RIDGID R86212, Operator'S Manual

5 - English

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

Do not use this product if it is not completely 
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or 
damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and 
completely assembled or with damaged or missing 
parts could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create ac-
cessories or attachments not recommended for use 
with this product. Any such alteration or modifica-
tion is misuse and could result in a hazardous con-
dition leading to possible serious personal injury.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you 
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a 
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

WARNING:

Always remove battery pack from the tool when 
you are assembling parts, making adjustments, 
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery 
pack will prevent accidental starting that could 
cause serious personal injury.

WARNING :

Always wear eye protection with side shields 
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do 
so could result in objects being thrown into your 
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not 
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. 
The use of attachments or accessories not recom-
mended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

 

Driving nuts and bolts using an impact socket

HIGH TEMPERATURE PROTECTION

Li-ion battery packs are equipped with a high temperature 
protection feature that automatically deactivates the tool 
when it is overheated. To resume operation, allow the tool 
to cool and then squeeze the trigger.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION

When the tool is forced or the motor is overloaded, the tool 
will automatically shut off. To reset the tool, release the trigger 
and resume operation. If the tool still does not resume opera-
tion, remove and reinsert the battery. Do not force the tool.

INSTALLING/REMOVING BELT HOOK 

(NOT INCLUDED)

See Figure 1, page 8.

The belt hook may be installed on either side of the housing.



  Align hole in belt hook with hole in the housing.



  Install screw to secure belt hook in place.



  To uninstall, remove screw then remove belt hook.

VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER

See Figure 2, page 8.

The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with 
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased 
trigger pressure.
To turn the tool 

ON

, depress the switch trigger. To turn it 

OFF

, release the switch trigger and allow the anvil to come 

to a complete stop.

NOTE:

  A whistling or ringing noise coming from the switch 

during use is a normal part of the switch function.

DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR

(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)

See Figure 2, page 8.

Set the direction of rotation selector in the OFF (center lock) 
position to lock the switch trigger and help prevent accidental 
starting when not in use.
Position the direction of rotation selector to the left of the 
switch trigger for forward operation. Position the selector to 
the right of the switch trigger to reverse the direction.

NOTE: 

The tool will not run unless the direction of rotation 

selector is pushed fully to the left or right.