8 - English
OPERATION
VARIABLE SPEED SELECTOR
See Figure 3, page 12.
To determine the appropriate speed setting for the material
being mixed, refer to material manufacturer's instructions or
the
Preset Mix Chart
on page 10.
Rotate the speed selector counter-clockwise to increase
speed and clockwise to decrease speed.
NOTE:
When the gear train is set to
LO (1)
, the tools
maximum speed is 460 RPMs. When the gear train is set
to
HI (2)
, the maximum speed is 620 RPMs.
INSTALLING/REMOVING PADDLES
See Figures 4 and 5, page 12.
NOTE:
This mud mixer is designed for use with the included
RIDGID mixing paddles only (model no. AC7131N). Do not
use any paddles not recommended by the manufacturer of
this product.
To install paddles:
Unplug the mixer.
Pull back and hold the quick-connect coupler.
Push the mixing paddle into the opening in the coupler.
Push the coupler forward so that the paddle is secured
properly. Check to see that the paddle is secure.
Repeat these steps to install the second paddle.
NOTE:
If necessary, rotate the second paddle in either
direction to ensure its blades do not contact or interfere
with the blades on the first paddle.
To remove paddles:
Unplug the mixer.
Pull back and hold the quick-connect coupler.
Remove the mixing paddle by pulling it from the quick-
connect coupler. Clean the paddle and store in a dry
location.
Repeat these steps to remove the second paddle.
OPERATING THE MIXER
See Figures 6 - 15, pages 12 - 14.
Plug the mixer into a power source.
NOTE:
When the mixer is connected to a power supply,
it defaults to
Manual Mode
.
Lift the display cover on the top of the tool to view the
digital display. The digital display shows the current mode
and mixing option you have selected for the mixer.
NOTE:
The current mode or option will have a selection
icon (
>
) beside it (i.e.
>
Custom Mode
). Certain options
will have a selection icon on either side (i.e.
>
START
<
).
Rotate the program button clockwise to navigate to the
next available mode or option and counterclockwise to
navigate to the previous one.
To select a mode or option, push the program button.
To return to
Manual Mode
, squeeze and release the
switch trigger.
Manual Mode
(see figure 7)
:
Squeeze and release the switch trigger or select
Manual
Mode
in the digital display.
Use the two speed gear train and variable speed selector
to adjust the mixing speed.
Use the switch trigger to start and stop the mixer in this
mode.
Preset Mode
(see figures 8 - 9)
:
Certain materials require periods of mixing and periods of
rest to allow them to absorb moisture. For your convenience,
the mixer has several presets that include appropriate rest
and mix times for items such as drywall, concrete, and paint.
Squeeze and release the switch trigger to return to
Manual Mode
.
Select
Preset Mode
in the digital display.
Use the program button to cycle through and select one
of the following preset mix sets:
Thinset, Grout, Leveler,
Mortar, Paint, Drywall, Concrete,
or
Maintain
(see
Preset
Mix Chart
on page 10
for details).
NOTE:
Select
Back
to return to the previous menu.
Use the two speed gear selector to choose the preset's
recommended gear setting.
NOTE:
During preset operations, the mixing speed can
not be adjusted with the variable speed selector.
To start mixing
, choose a preset mix set and select
START
.
NOTE:
Select
BACK
to choose another preset mix set.
NOTE:
If the preset mode you selected has a rest time
and the bucket guard is installed properly, a chime will
sound and the lights behind the clear LED covers will
flash. You will then be prompted to press the program
button to begin the final mix cycle.
Custom Mode
(see figures 10 - 14)
:
You can create and save up to 10 custom mix sets. Each
mix set includes an initial mixing period, a rest period, and
a final mixing period.
Squeeze and release the switch trigger to return to
Manual Mode
.
Select
Custom Mode
in the digital display.
Use the program button to cycle through and select a
custom mix set.
NOTE:
Select
Back
to return to the previous menu.
To edit the mix set
, select
EDIT
in the digital display.
• Use the program button to choose the duration of your
first mixing time, rest time, and final mixing time (up
to ten minutes each).
• Save changes to your custom mix set by selecting
Save Settings
in the digital display. Saved custom
sets are identified by their initial mix, rest, and final
mix times. For example, a custom set with an initial
mix time of four minutes, a rest time of one minute,
