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OPERATION

DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR

See Figure 6.

The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by 
a selector located above the switch trigger. With the impact 
driver held in normal operating position, the direction of rota-
tion selector should be positioned to the left of the switch 
trigger for driving. The driving direction is reversed when the 
selector is to the right of the switch trigger. 
Setting the switch trigger in the 

OFF

 (center lock) position 

helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting when not 
in use.

CAUTION:

 

To prevent gear damage, always allow the 

coupler to come to a complete stop before changing 
the direction of rotation. 

To stop the impact driver, release the switch trigger and allow 
the coupler to come to a complete stop.

NOTE: 

The impact driver will not run unless the direction of 

rotation selector is pushed fully to the left or right.

INSTALLING BITS

See Figure 7.

n

  Lock  the  switch  trigger  by  placing  the  direction  of 

rotation selector in the center position.

n

  Remove the battery pack from the impact driver.

n

  Pull the coupler away from the driver (1).

n

  Insert driver bit to be used into the coupler (2).

n

  Release the coupler (3).

n

  Pull on the bit to make sure it is secured in the coupler. 

There  may  be  some  play  in  the  installed  bit;  this  is 
normal.

  NOTE:

  Use  only  impact  quality  bits  with  a  locking 

groove.

WARNING:

Make sure the bit is secured in the coupler before 
using  the  impact  driver.  Failure  to  do  so  could 
cause serious personal injury.

REMOVING BITS

See Figure 7.

Lock  the  switch  trigger  by  placing  the  direction  of 
rotation selector in the center position.

n

  Remove the battery pack from the impact driver.

n

  Pull the coupler away from the driver.

n

  Remove driver bit from the coupler.

Fig. 6

DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR

(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK) 

SWITCH

TRIGGER

FORWARD

REVERSE

BIT

Fig. 7

1

2

3

PULL COUPLER

 FORWARD

INSERT BIT

RELEASE COUPLER

COUPLER

LOCKING GROOVE

Summary of Contents for R84230

Page 1: ...ety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for buying a RIDGID product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERATOR S MANUAL 18 VOLT 1 4 in IMPACT DRIVER R84230 ...

Page 2: ...Assembly 9 n Operation 10 14 n Maintenance 15 n Warranty 17 n Customer Service Information 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate ...

Page 3: ...ontrol of the tool in unexpected situations n Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions n Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be drawn into air vents n Do not use on a ladder or unstable support Stable footing on a solid surface ena...

Page 4: ...ool or when changing accessories Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury n Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury n Never use a battery that has been dropped or received a sharp blow A damaged battery is subject to explosion Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged...

Page 5: ...lug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and c That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below Cord Length Feet 25 50 100 Cord Size AWG 16 16 16 NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge n Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug which could cause shor...

Page 6: ...njury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seriou...

Page 7: ...he product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic ing use only identical replacement parts WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product The o...

Page 8: ...ON OF ROTATION SELECTOR FORWARD REVERSE CENTER LOCK CHARGER PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Coupler 1 4 in Keyless Motor 18 Volt DC Switch Variable Speed No Load Speed 0 3 200 min Blows Per Minute 0 3 050 BPM Torque Maximum 1 450 in lb Charger Input 120 V 60 Hz AC only Charge Rate 30 minutes ...

Page 9: ...llows the operator to get into tight areas COUPLER Quickly and easily change bits without the need for tools UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box n Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping n Do not disc...

Page 10: ... supply n Attach the battery pack to the charger by aligning the raised ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the charger then slide the battery pack onto the charger n After normal usage 30 minutes of charging time is required to be fully charged n The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging This is normal and does not indicate a problem n Do not place the charge...

Page 11: ...NDICATOR BATTERY PACK RED LED GREEN LED ACTION Power Evaluate Evaluate Evaluate Evaluate Charging Full Without battery pack Hot battery pack Cold battery pack Deeply discharged Thermistor shorted or open Fast charging Slow charging ON Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Flashing ON E ar E e Cha x tio n Note The 9 6 volt 12 volt and 14 4 volt battery packs will not slide ...

Page 12: ...internal components TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figure 5 n Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and depress both sides to release the battery pack from the impact driver n Remove the battery pack WARNING Battery tools are always in operating condition Therefore switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side SWITCH TRIGGER See Figure 6 n To turn the impact driv...

Page 13: ... fully to the left or right INSTALLING BITS See Figure 7 n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in the center position n Remove the battery pack from the impact driver n Pull the coupler away from the driver 1 n Insert driver bit to be used into the coupler 2 n Release the coupler 3 n Pull on the bit to make sure it is secured in the coupler There may be some play ...

Page 14: ... surfaces handle when performing the operation to prevent a shock to the operator as seen in figure 8 CAUTION The impact driver is not designed to be used as a drill DRIVING OR REMOVING SCREWS See Figures 8 9 n Place the direction of rotation selector in the correct posi tion for the operation n Hold the impact driver with one hand n Place the bit on the screw head and slowly depress the switch tr...

Page 15: ...re doing The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble free life However like all batteries they will eventually wear out Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries Handling of these batteries especially when wearing rings and jewelry could result in a serious burn To obtain the longest possible battery life we suggest the following n Remove the...

Page 16: ...16 NOTES ...

Page 17: ...ite at www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will re pair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any part covered under the warranty at our option at no charge to you One World Technologies Inc Hwy 8 Pickens SC 29671 RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY WHAT ...

Page 18: ...ocation of the authorized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgid com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the serial number in the space provided below When ordering repair parts always give the following information Model No Serial No R84230 OPERATOR S MANUAL 18 VOLT 1 4 in IMPACT DRIVER R8423...

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