RIDGID R87012 Manuel D'utilisation page 6

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.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
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, along with
hearing protection. 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 prod-
uct. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Drilling in all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling, composition board, and hard board), ceramics,
plastics, fiberglass, laminates, and metals; driving screws
into wood and drywall with screwdriver bits.
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.
CAUTION:
This drill is not intended to be used for mixing
concrete, drywall, grout or other similar types
of viscous mixtures. Failure to obey this caution
could cause poor performance, possible injury,
and will void your warranty.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BELT HOOK
OR BIT HOLDER
See Figure 1, page 11.
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.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 11.
To lock the switch trigger, place the direction of rotation

selector in the center position.
Insert the battery pack into the battery port as shown.

Make sure the latches on the battery pack snap into place

and the battery pack is secured in the product before
beginning operation.
Depress the latches and pull to release and remove the

battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's
manuals for your battery pack and charger.
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