RIDGID R8660 Manual Del Operador página 8

OPERATION
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, switch should always be locked when
not in use or carrying at your side.
ADJUSTING THE BELT CLIP
See Figure 3, page 13.
The belt clip may be attached to either side of the tool.
 Press in on both sides of the belt clip to remove it.
 Insert the ends of the clip into the holes on the other side
and release it.
 Make sure the clip is securely attached to the tool before
hanging it from a belt.
TURNING THE SCREWDRIVER ON/OFF
See Figure 4, page 13.
To turn the screwdriver ON, depress the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to turn the screwdriver OFF.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCk)
See Figure 4, page 13.
The direction of rotation of the bit is controlled by a selector
located above the switch trigger. With the screwdriver held in
normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector
should be positioned to the left of the switch for forward
driving operation. The direction of rotation is in reverse when
the selector is to the right of the switch.
NOTE: The screwdriver will not run unless the forward/
reverse selector is pushed fully to the left or right.
NOTICE:
To prevent gear damage, always allow the bit to
come to a complete stop before changing the
direction of rotation.
INSTALLING BITS
See Figure 5, page 13.
 Remove the battery pack from the screwdriver.
 Remove screw strip from the tool if previously loaded.
 Hold the screwdriver upright and pull the bit release
toward the rear of the tool.
 Drop the bit into the feed housing.
 While still holding the bit release, depress the nosepiece
with the palm of your opposite hand to center the bit.
 Cycle the nosepiece up and down while gently shaking
the tool until the bit drops into place.
NOTE: You should not be able to see the bit above the
feed housing.
 Release the button when the bit drops into place.
 Make sure that the bit is secure by pointing the tool
downward and shaking the tool.
 If the bit is not secure, repeat the installation steps.
REMOVING BITS
See Figure 6, page 14.
 Remove the battery pack from the screwdriver.
 Remove screw strip from the tool if previously loaded.
 Hold the tool with the nose pointed downward.
 Pull the bit release toward the rear of the tool and shake
the tool.
 Release the button when the bit drops out of the feed
housing.
SETTING SCREW LENGTH
See Figure 7, page 14.
The adjustable nosepiece allows the tool to automatically
drive screws to preset depths.
To make preset depth adjustments:
 Remove the battery pack from the screwdriver.
 Remove the nosepiece screw by turning counterclock-
wise with the supplied 9/64 in. hex key.
 Slide nosepiece into the slot along the side of the feed
housing.
 Align marks on the adjustable nosepiece with edge of
feed housing for proper screw length.
 Reinsert and tighten the nosepiece screw by turning in
clockwise direction using supplied 9/64 in. hex key.
 Make sure the nosepiece is securely attached before
operating.
CHANGING THE NOSEPIECE
See Figure 7, page 14.
Two nosepieces are included, one for wood and one for
drywall. The nosepiece can be removed and changed out
by following the instructions in "Setting Screw Length."
LOADING COLLATED SCREWS
See Figures 8 - 9, page 14.
Before loading the screwdriver, check to be sure tops of
screws are resting on top of the collated tape material as
shown in figure 8.
To load the screw strip:
 Remove the battery pack from the screwdriver.
 Adjust the nosepiece to the proper screw length. Follow
the instructions in Setting Screw Length.
 Unsnap and rotate the screw guard out of the way.
 Feed the strip into the strip guide.
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