RIDGID Drill R83001 User Guide

OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
3/8 in., 14.4 VOLT DRILL-DRIVER  
R83001  
This new drill has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and opera-  
tor safety. When properly cared for, the drill 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  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
n Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all  
times. Proper footing and balance enable better control  
of the tool in unexpected situations.  
WARNING!  
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.  
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may  
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal  
injury.  
n Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust  
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing pro-  
tection 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.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WORK AREA  
n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches  
and dark areas invite accidents.  
n Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable foot-  
ing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool  
in unexpected situations.  
n Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,  
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or  
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the  
dust or fumes.  
TOOL USE AND CARE  
n Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support  
the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by  
hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to  
loss of control.  
n Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while oper-  
ating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose  
control.  
n Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.  
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate  
for which it is designed.  
n Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool  
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous  
and must be repaired.  
n Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in  
the locked or off position before making any adjustments,  
changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive  
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool ac-  
cidentally.  
n Store idle tools out of reach of children and other un-  
trained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of  
untrained users.  
n When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other  
metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws,  
or other small metal objects that can make a connec-  
tion from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery  
terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.  
n Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and  
clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges  
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY  
n A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a  
separate battery pack must be recharged only with the  
specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be  
suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire  
when used with another battery.  
n Usebatteryoperatedtoolonlywithspecificallydesignated  
battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk  
of fire.  
n Use battery only with charger listed.  
MODEL  
R83001  
BATTERY PACK  
130252003  
CHARGER  
140276001  
140276002  
130254002  
n Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the  
charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges,  
or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.  
Damaged cords may create a fire.  
PERSONAL SAFETY  
n Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common  
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while  
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-  
tion. A moment of inattention while operating power tools  
may result in serious personal injury.  
n Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,  
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may  
affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool  
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by  
poorly maintained tools.  
n Use only accessories that are recommended by the  
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be  
suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used  
on another tool.  
n Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.  
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves  
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long  
hair can be caught in moving parts.  
n Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked  
or off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying tools  
with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack  
into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.  
n Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from  
oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when clean-  
ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based  
products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. Fol-  
lowing this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and  
deterioration of the enclosure plastic.  
n Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the  
tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating  
part of the tool may result in personal injury.  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement  
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section  
of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to  
follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of  
shock or injury.  
SERVICE  
n Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair  
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by un-  
qualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.  
Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.  
n Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the pres-  
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
n Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully.  
enceofasourceofignition, suchasapilotlight. Toreduce  
the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless  
Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the spe-  
product in the presence of open flame. An exploded bat-  
cific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this  
tery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush  
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious  
with water immediately.  
injury.  
n Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location.  
n Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday  
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.  
glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT  
safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of  
eye injury.  
n For best results, your battery tool should be charged in  
a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but  
less than 100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.  
n Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery  
leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your  
skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neu-  
tralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets into your  
eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes,  
then seek immediate medical attention. Following this  
rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.  
IMPORTANT RULES FOR BATTERY TOOLS  
n Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical  
outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition.  
Be aware of possible hazards when not using your bat-  
tery tool 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.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER  
n Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc.  
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals  
that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.  
n An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely  
necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result  
in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must  
be used, make sure:  
WARNING!  
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.  
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may  
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal  
injury.  
n Before using battery charger, read all instructions and  
cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger,  
battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of  
the products and possible injury or damage.  
n CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage  
to the charger and battery, charge only nickel-cadmium  
rechargeable batteries as specifically designated on your  
charger. Other types of batteries may burst, causing  
personal injury or damage.  
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 battery  
immediately.  
n Do not expose charger to wet or damp conditions. Water  
entering charger will increase the risk of electric shock.  
n Donotuseanyattachmentoraccessorynotrecommended  
by the battery charger manufacturer. Attachments and  
accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become  
hazardous when used on another tool.  
n Do not abuse cord or charger. Never use the cord to carry  
the charger. Do not pull the charger cord rather than the  
plug when disconnecting from receptacle. Damage to the  
cord or charger could occur and create an electric shock  
hazard. Replace damaged cords immediately.  
n Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped  
on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp edges or  
moving parts or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.  
This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which could  
cause injury, and damage to the cord, which could result  
in electric shock.  
a. That pins on plug 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)  
Cord Size (AWG)  
25'  
16  
50'  
16  
100'  
16  
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage  
n Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug,  
which could cause shorting and electric shock. If  
damaged, have the charger replaced by an authorized  
serviceman.  
n Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,  
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take  
it to an authorized serviceman for electrical check to  
determine if the charger is in good working order.  
n Do not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized  
serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect  
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.  
n Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any  
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric  
shock.  
n Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in  
use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock or damage  
to the charger if metal items should fall into the opening.  
It also will help prevent damage to the charger during a  
power surge.  
n Save these instructions.Refer to them frequently and use  
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan  
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also to  
prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.  
n Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent damage to  
housing or internal parts.  
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities  
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these  
chemicals are:  
• lead from lead-based paints,  
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and  
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure  
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust  
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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SYMBOLS  
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper  
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.  
SYMBOL  
NAME  
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION  
V
A
Volts  
Voltage  
Current  
Amperes  
Hz  
W
Hertz  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Power  
Watt  
min  
Minutes  
Time  
Alternating Current  
Direct Current  
No Load Speed  
Type of current  
---  
Type or a characteristic of current  
Rotational speed, at no load  
n
o
Class II Construction  
Per Minute  
Double-insulated construction  
.../min  
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute  
Precautions that involve your safety  
Safety Alert  
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand  
the operator’s manual before using this product.  
Read The Operator’s Manual  
Eye Protection  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields  
and a full face shield when operating this product.  
Wet Conditions Alert  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.  
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations  
with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any  
danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.  
SYMBOL  
MEANING  
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or  
serious injury.  
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or  
serious injury.  
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or  
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.  
Note:  
Advises you of additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the equipment.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Chuck.................................................................................................................................................3/8 in. (10 mm) Keyless  
Motor...................................................................................................................................................................14.4 Volt DC  
Switch..............................................................................................................................................................Variable Speed  
Gear Train...................................................................................................................................................................2 Speed  
No Load Speed .........................................................................................................................................0-400/0-1400/min.  
Clutch.................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Positions  
Charger Input ....................................................................................................................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only  
Charge Rate .......................................................................................................................................................... 20 minutes  
Torque...................................................................................................................................................... Maximum 400 in.lb.  
UNPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
When unpacking the tool:  
WARNING:  
If any parts are missing do not operate the tool until  
the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so  
could result in possible serious personal injury.  
n Carefully remove the tool and 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 discard the packing material until you have care-  
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.  
n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call  
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.  
PACKING LIST  
3/8 in. (10 mm) Two Speed Drill  
Charger  
Battery Pack (2)  
Auxiliary Handle  
Double-ended Bit  
Operator’s Manual  
Case  
APPLICATIONS  
You may use the two speed drill for the purposes listed below:  
n Drilling in wood  
n Drilling in ceramics, plastics, fiberglass, and laminates  
n Drilling in both hard and soft metals  
n Using driving accessories, such as driving screws with screwdriver bits  
n Mixing paints  
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FEATURES  
Before using this tool, familiarize yourself with all operat-  
ing features and safety requirements. However, do not let  
familiarity with the tool make you careless.  
FORWARD/REVERSE SELECTOR  
(DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR)  
The drill-driver has a forward/reverse selector located above  
the switch trigger.  
This new drill-driver is equipped with the following features.  
See Figure 1.  
AUXILIARY HANDLE  
This drill is equipped with an auxiliary handle for ease of  
operation and to prevent loss of control.  
KEYLESS CHUCK  
The drill-driver has a keyless chuck that allows you to hand  
tighten or release drill bit in the chuck jaws.  
BIT STORAGE  
When not in use, bits provided with the drill-driver can be  
placed in the storage area located on the rear of the motor  
housing.  
SWITCH  
The drill-driver has a conveniently located variable speed  
switch.  
SWITCH LOCK  
The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This  
feature helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting  
when not in use.  
CHARGER  
The charger has a "key hole" hanging feature for convenient,  
space saving storage. Screws should be installed so that  
center distances are 4-1/8 inches apart.  
TWO SPEED GEAR TRAIN  
The drill-driver has a two-speed gear train designed for  
drilling or driving at LO (1) or HI (2) speeds. A slide switch  
is located on top of your drill to select either LO (1) or HI  
(2) speed.  
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FEATURES  
AUXILIARY  
HANDLE ASSEMBLY  
TWO-SPEED  
GEAR TRAIN (HI-LO)  
TORQUE  
ADJUSTMENT RING  
KEYLESS  
CHUCK  
DIRECTION OF  
ROTATION SELECTOR  
(FORWARD/REVERSE/LOCK OFF)  
BIT  
STORAGE  
REVERSE  
BATTERY  
PACK  
FORWARD  
4-1/8 in.  
CHARGER  
Fig. 1  
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OPERATION  
WARNING:  
Do not allow familiarity with your drill-driver to  
make you careless. Remember that a careless  
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe  
injury.  
CHARGING BATTERY PACK  
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low  
charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,  
you should charge it until the light on front of charger  
changes from flashing green to continuous green.  
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they  
are charged. Allow several cycles (drilling followed by  
recharging) for them to become fully charged. This is normal  
for nickel-cadmium batteries.  
TO CHARGE  
n Charge battery pack only with the charger provided.  
n Make sure power supply is normal house voltage, 120  
volts, 60 Hz, AC only.  
n Connect the charger to a power supply.  
n Attach battery pack to charger by aligning raised ribs on  
battery pack with grooves in charger, then slide battery  
pack onto charger. See Figure 2.  
Fig. 2  
n After normal usage, 20 minutes of charging time is  
IMPORTANTINFORMATIONFORRECHARGING  
COOL BATTERY PACK  
If battery pack is below normal temperature range, the red  
LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off. When  
the battery warms to a temperature of more than 41°F (5°C),  
the charger will automatically begin fast charge mode.  
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 charger in an area of extreme heat or cold.  
It will work best at normal room temperature.  
Note: Refer to "CHARGING BATTERY PACK" for normal  
recharging of batteries. If the charger does not charge your  
battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the  
battery pack and charger to your nearest repair center for  
electrical check. For the location of your nearest repair cen-  
ter, please call 1-866-539-1710.  
n When the batteries become fully charged, unplug your  
charger from power supply and remove the battery  
pack.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING  
HOT BATTERY PACK  
When using your drill continuously, the batteries in your bat-  
tery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack  
cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting  
to recharge. When the battery pack becomes discharged  
and is hot, the green LED will be off and the red LED will  
begin flashing.  
CAUTION:  
To prevent damage to battery pack, remove battery  
pack from charger immediately if no LED comes  
on. Return battery pack and charger to your  
nearest service center for checking or replacing.  
Also, if you are removing battery pack from  
charger and no LEDs are on, return both battery  
pack and charger to your nearest service center.  
Do not insert another battery pack into charger. A  
damaged charger may damage a battery pack.  
When the battery pack cools down to approximately 104°F  
(40°C), the charger will automatically begin fast charge  
mode.  
If the Red LED continues to flash for more than 90 minutes,  
and the green LED remains off, this may indicate a damaged  
battery that will not charge.  
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OPERATION  
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER  
See Figure 3.  
LED  
INDICATOR  
BATTERY  
PACK  
RED  
LED  
GREEN  
LED  
ACTION  
Power  
Without battery pack  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
Ready to charge battery pack  
Evaluate  
Evaluate  
Evaluate  
Evaluate  
Hot battery pack  
Flashing  
Flashing  
Flashing  
Flashing  
When battery pack reaches  
cooled temperature, charger  
begins fast charge mode  
Cold battery pack  
Deeply discharged  
When battery pack reaches  
warmed temperature, charger  
begins fast charge mode  
Charger pre-charges battery  
until normal voltage is reached,  
then begins fast charge mode  
Thermistor shorted  
or open  
If red LED continues flashing for  
more than 90 minutes, and  
green LED remains off, this may  
indicate a damaged battery  
Charging  
Full  
Fast charging  
Slow charging  
ON  
Flashing  
ON  
Fast charges in 30 minutes  
OFF  
Fast charging is complete.  
Charger maintains charge mode.  
POWER  
INDICATOR  
EVALUATE  
INDICATOR  
Note: The 9.6 Volt, 12 Volt, and  
14.4 volt battery packs will not  
slide all the way down onto the  
charger port. Insert 9.6 Volt, 12  
Volt, and 14.4 Volt battery packs  
until they click into place and  
are aligned with the line on the  
charger, shown at left.  
CHARGING  
INDICATOR  
FULL  
INDICATOR  
Allow up to 5 seconds for the  
“charge” light to come on after  
the battery pack is inserted.  
Fig. 3  
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OPERATION  
SELECTOR WITH CENTER  
LOCK POSITION  
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK  
n
Lock the switch trigger on the drill by placing the  
direction of rotation (forward-reverse) selector in center  
position. See Figure 4.  
n
n
Place battery pack in the drill. Align raised rib on battery  
pack with the groove inside the drill. See Figure 5.  
Make sure the latches on each side of your battery pack  
snap in place and battery pack is secured in the drill  
before beginning operation.  
REVERSE  
CAUTION:  
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure  
raised rib on battery pack aligns with the slide on  
the bottom of the drill and latches snap into place  
properly. Improper assembly of the battery pack  
can cause damage to internal components.  
FORWARD  
Fig. 4  
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK  
n
Lock the switch trigger on the drill by placing the  
direction of rotation selector in center position.  
See Figure 4.  
n
n
n
Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to  
release battery pack from the drill. See Figure 5.  
The battery pack will automatically disconnect in  
direction to be removed when buttons are depressed.  
Remove the battery pack from your drill.  
SWITCH  
See Figure 6.  
To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it  
OFF, release the switch trigger.  
VARIABLE SPEED  
See Figure 6.  
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher  
speed and torque with increased trigger pressure. Speed is  
controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression.  
DEPRESS LATCHES TO  
RELEASE BATTERY PACK  
This drill has an electric brake. When the trigger switch  
is released, the chuck stops turning. When the brake is  
functioning properly, sparks will be visible through the vent  
slots on the housing. This is normal and is the action of  
the brake.  
Fig. 5  
Note: You might hear a whistling or ringing noise from the  
switch during use. Do not be concerned, this is a normal  
part of the switch function.  
VARIABLE SPEED  
SWITCH TRIGGER  
Fig. 6  
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OPERATION  
TWO SPEED  
GEAR TRAIN (HI-LO)  
REVERSIBLE  
See Figure 4.  
LO  
SPEED  
This tool has the feature of being reversible. The direction of  
rotation is controlled by a selector located above the switch  
trigger. With the drill held in normal operating position, the  
direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the left  
of the switch for drilling. The drilling direction is reversed  
when the selector is to the right of the switch. When the  
selector is in center position, the switch trigger is locked.  
1
2
HI  
SPEED  
CAUTION:  
To prevent gear damage, always allow chuck to  
come to a complete stop before changing the  
direction of rotation or the two speed gear train  
(hi-lo).  
To stop, release switch trigger and allow the chuck to come  
to a complete stop.  
Fig. 7  
AUXILIARY  
HANDLE ASSEMBLY  
TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN  
See Figure 7.  
Your drill has a two-speed gear train designed for drilling or  
driving at LO (1) or HI (2) speeds. A slide switch is located on  
top of your drill to select either LO (1) or HI (2) speed. When  
using drill in the LO (1) speed range, speed will decrease  
and unit will have more power and torque. When using drill  
in the HI (2) speed range, speed will increase and unit will  
have less power and torque. Use LO (1) speed for high power  
and torque applications and HI (2) speed for fast drilling or  
driving applications.  
AUXILIARY HANDLE  
See Figure 8.  
TO  
LOOSEN  
An auxiliary handle is packed with the drill for ease of op-  
eration and to help prevent loss of control.  
TO  
TIGHTEN  
To use the auxiliary handle:  
n Open the clamping ring by turning the handle counter-  
clockwise.  
Fig. 8  
n Slide the ring of the auxiliary handle onto the spindle col-  
lar of the machine behind the torque adjustment ring.  
n Tighten the auxiliary handle at the desired angle by turn-  
ing the handle clockwise.  
Note: For convenience the screw has been trapped inside  
the auxiliary handle.  
To prevent thread damage and possible loss of control, the  
auxiliary handle should be checked periodically for tightness.  
Do not operate the drill with the handle loose.  
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OPERATION  
UNLOCK  
(RELEASE)  
INSTALLING BITS  
See Figure 9.  
n
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota-  
tion selector in center position. See Figure 4.  
n
Open or close chuck jaws to a point where the opening  
is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. Also,  
raise the front of the drill slightly to keep the bit from  
falling out of the chuck jaws.  
n
Insert drill bit straight into chuck the full length of the  
jaws as shown in figure 9.  
n
n
Tighten the chuck jaws on the drill bit.  
To tighten the chuck jaws on drill bit; grasp and hold  
the collar of the chuck with one hand, while rotating the  
chuck body with your other hand.  
LOCK  
(TIGHTEN)  
Note: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the arrow  
marked LOCK to tighten chuck jaws.  
Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck  
jaws.  
n
Fig. 9  
WARNING:  
Make sure to insert drill bit straight into chuck jaws.  
Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws at an angle  
then tighten, as shown in Figure 10. This could  
cause drill bit to be thrown from drill, resulting in  
possible serious personal injury or damage to the  
chuck.  
REMOVING BITS  
See Figure 9.  
n
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of ro-  
tation selector in center position. See Figure 4.  
n
n
Loosen the chuck jaws from the drill bit.  
To loosen: grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with  
one hand, while rotating chuck body with your other  
hand. Note: Rotate chuck body in the direction of the  
arrow marked UNLOCK to loosen chuck jaws.  
WRONG  
n
n
Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck  
jaws.  
Fig. 10  
Remove the drill bit from the chuck jaws.  
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OPERATION  
ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH  
ADJUSTING  
RING  
TO DECREASE  
TORQUE  
This drill is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch for  
driving different types of screws into different materials. The  
proper setting depends on the type of material and the size  
of screw you are using.  
TO ADJUST TORQUE  
n Identify the twenty four torque indicator settings located  
on the front of the drill. See Figure 11.  
n Rotate adjusting ring to the desired setting.  
• 1 - 4  
• 5 -8  
• 9 -12  
For driving small screws.  
TO INCREASE  
TORQUE  
For driving screws into soft material.  
For driving screws into soft and hard  
materials.  
• 13 -16 For driving screws in hard wood.  
Fig. 11  
• 17 - 20 For driving large screws.  
• 21 -  
For heavy drilling.  
BIT STORAGE  
See Figure 12.  
When not in use, the bit provided with this drill can be placed  
in the storage area located on the rear of the drill.  
WARNING:  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with  
side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so  
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes,  
resulting in possible serious injury.  
SCREWDRIVER BIT  
BIT STORAGE AREA  
Fig. 12  
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OPERATION  
DRILLING  
See Figure 13.  
When drilling hard smooth surfaces use a center punch to  
mark desired hole location. This will prevent the drill bit from  
slipping off center as the hole is started. However, the low  
speed feature allows starting holes without center punching  
if desired. To accomplish this, simply operate the drill at a  
low speed until the hole is started.  
The material to be drilled should be secured in a vise or with  
clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates.  
Hold tool firmly and place the bit at the point to be drilled.  
Depress the switch trigger to start tool.  
Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only enough  
pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force or apply side  
pressure to elongate a hole.  
WARNING:  
Be prepared for binding or bit breakthrough. When  
these situations occur, drill has a tendency to grab  
and kick opposite to the direction of rotation and  
could cause loss of control when breaking through  
material. If not prepared, this loss of control can  
result in possible serious injury.  
When drilling metals, use a light oil on the drill bit to keep it  
from overheating. The oil will prolong the life of the bit and  
increase the drilling action.  
If the bit jams in workpiece or if the drill stalls, release switch  
trigger immediately. Remove the bit from the workpiece and  
determine the reason for jamming.  
Fig. 13  
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MAINTENANCE  
MALLET  
CHUCK REMOVAL  
See Figures 14, 15, and 16.  
CHUCK JAWS  
The chuck must be removed in order to use some acces-  
sories. To remove:  
n
n
n
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of ro-  
tation selector in center position. See Figure 4.  
Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the  
drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.  
Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise  
direction. See Figure 14. This will loosen the screw in  
the chuck for easy removal.  
HEX KEY  
n
n
Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key. Remove  
the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction.  
See Figure 15.  
KEYLESS  
CHUCK  
Note: The screw has left hand threads.  
Fig. 14  
Insert the hex key in the chuck and tighten chuck jaws  
securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise  
direction. This will loosen the chuck on the spindle. It  
can now be unscrewed by hand. See Figure 16.  
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK  
The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a  
wobble. Periodically check chuck screw for tightness.  
To tighten, follow these steps:  
n
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of ro-  
tation selector in center position. See Figure 4.  
n
n
Open the chuck jaws.  
Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten chuck  
jaws securely. Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in  
a clockwise direction. This will tighten the chuck on the  
spindle. See Figure 14.  
SCREWDRIVER  
n
n
Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.  
Tighten the chuck screw.  
Fig. 15  
Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.  
Fig. 16  
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MAINTENANCE  
BATTERIES  
WARNING:  
The battery pack for your tool is equipped with nickel-  
cadmiumrechargeablebatteries.Lengthofservicefromeach  
charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.  
When servicing use only identical RIDGID®  
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may  
create a hazard or cause product damage.  
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.  
Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage  
tool as well as workpiece.  
GENERAL  
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.  
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the  
following:  
WARNING:  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,  
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.  
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain  
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy  
plastic.  
n
Store and charge your batteries in a cool area.  
Temperatures below 50°F or above 100°F will shorten  
battery life.  
n
n
Neverstorebatteriesinadischargedcondition.Recharge  
them immediately after they are discharged.  
All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the  
temperature the quicker they lose their charge. If you  
store your tool for long periods of time without using it,  
recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice  
will prolong battery life.  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create  
accessories not recommended for use with this  
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse  
and could result in a hazardous condition leading  
to possible serious personal injury.  
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION  
FOR RECYCLING  
WARNING:  
WARNING:  
Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals  
with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to  
destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove  
any of its components. Nickel-cadmium batteries  
must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also,  
never touch both terminals with metal objects  
and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep  
away from children. Failure to comply with these  
warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with  
side shields when using compressed air to clean  
tools. If the operation is dusty, also wear a dust  
mask.  
To preserve natural resources, please  
recycle or dispose of batteries properly.  
This product contains nickel-cadmium  
batteries. Local, state or federal laws  
may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium  
batteries in ordinary trash.  
Consult your local waste authority for information regarding  
available recycling and/or disposal options  
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WARRANTY  
RIDGID® HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL  
3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY  
Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-  
ranty service.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail  
and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers de-  
fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any  
malfunction, failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse,  
neglect, alteration, modification or repair by other than an  
authorized service center for RIDGID® branded hand held  
and stationary power tools. Consumable accessories pro-  
vided with the tool such as, but not limited to, blades, bits  
and sand paper are not covered.  
Limited to RIDGID® hand held and stationary power tools  
purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured  
by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed  
from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be  
directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand  
Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll  
free) 1-866-539-1710.  
90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY  
During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are  
dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID® Hand Held  
and Stationary Power Tool for any reason you may return  
the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full  
refund or exchange. To receive a replacement tool you must  
present proof of purchase and return all original equipment  
packaged with the original product. The replacement tool  
will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of  
the 3 YEAR service warranty period.  
RIDGID, INC. AND ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
MAKE NO WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR  
PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE  
OF ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFI-  
CALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY.  
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS  
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied war-  
ranties, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FIT-  
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any  
implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability  
or fitness for a particular purpose, that cannot be disclaimed  
under state law are limited to three years from the date of  
purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. and RIDGID, Inc.  
are not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or conse-  
quential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on  
how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the  
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-  
ages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This  
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE 3 YEAR  
LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY  
This warranty on RIDGID® Hand Held and Stationary Power  
Tools covers all defects in workmanship or materials and nor-  
mal wear items such as brushes, chucks, motors, switches,  
cords, gears and even cordless batteries in this RIDGID®  
tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool.  
Warranties for other RIDGID® products may vary.  
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE  
To obtain service for this RIDGID® tool you must return it;  
freight prepaid, or take it in to an authorized service center  
for RIDGID® branded hand held and stationary power tools.  
You may obtain the location of the authorized service center  
nearest you by calling (toll free) 1-866-539-1710 or by log-  
ging on to the RIDGID® website 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  
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
3/8 in., 14.4 VOLT DRILL-DRIVER  
R83001  
Customer Service Information:  
For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be  
sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the  
authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online  
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:  
R83001  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
983000-299  
5-05  
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