RIDGID R862312, Operator'S Manual

6 - English

OPERATION

  WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with this product to make 
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction 
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious 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 and other possible serious injuries.

  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, tightening, and removing screws, nuts, and bolts

INSTALLING/REMOVING BELT HOOK OR BIT 
HOLDER

See Figure 1, page 9.

The belt hook and bit holder are interchangeable. They may 
be installed on either side of the base.



  Align hole in belt hook or bit holder with hole in tool’s 

base.



  Install screw to secure belt hook or bit holder in place.



  To uninstall, remove screw and then belt hook or bit 

holder.

DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR

(FORWARD / REVERSE / CENTER LOCK)

See Figure 2, page 9.

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.

NOTICE: 

To prevent gear damage, always allow the coupler 
to come to a complete stop before changing the 
direction of rotation. 

  WARNING:

Battery tools are always in operating condition. 
Lock the switch when not in use or carrying at your 
side, when installing or removing the battery pack, 
and when installing or removing bits.

VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER

See Figure 2, page 9.

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

ON

, depress the switch trigger. To turn it 

OFF

, release the switch trigger and allow the chuck 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.

NOTE:

 Running at low speeds under constant usage may 

cause the driver to become overheated. If this occurs, cool 
the driver by running it without a load and at full speed.

ASSEMBLY

  WARNING:

Do not use this product if it is not completely as-
sembled 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 
accessories or attachments not recommended 
for use with this product. Any such alteration 
or modification is misuse and could result in a 
hazardous condition leading to possible serious 
personal injury.

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