RIDGID R8804 User's Manual
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1. For a finished appearance and to help the caulk adhere to application surfaces draw a moistened finger or other smoothing tool along the caulk bead after applying Use a damp towel or rag to clean off any excess caulk 17 CAULK BEAD Fig 13 MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical RIDGID replace ment parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance A GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petro leum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can dam age weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury To work properly the plunger rod of the tool must remain clean and free of all caulk and adhesive material If material does get on the plunger rod mechanism clean the mate rial off according to the directions of the caulk or adhes2. hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate condi tions will reduce personal injuries E Avoid accidental starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents E Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury E Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations E Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts E If devices are provided for the connection of dust extrac tion and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used Use of these devices can reduce dust related hazards E Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be drawn into air vents E Do not use ona ladder or unstable support Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations POWER TOOL USE AND CARE E Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
3. 24V LITHIUM ION CHARGER See Figure 4 LED INDICATOR Charging Fast charging Charging BATTERY PACK Charging En charge Cargando Deeply Discharged Full Charge max Completo Maintenance charging OFF ON Charges in 1 hour Charger pre charges battery until normal voltage is reached then begins fast charge mode May take longer than 1 hour to fully charge Fast charging is complete Charger maintains charge mode RED GREEN F Evaluate Hot battery Flashing OFF When battery pack reaches cooled temperature pack charger begins fast charge mode Evaluer Evaluar Cold battery When battery pack reaches warmed temperature Flashing Flashing Battery pack or charger is defective Defective D fectueux Defectuoso e If defective try to repeat the conditions a second time by removing and reinstalling the battery pack If the LED status repeats a second time try charging a different battery e f a different battery charges normally dispose of the defective pack see Maintenance section e f a different battery also indicates Defective the charger may be defective THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR RIDGID NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY PACKS AND CHARGERS Battery packs for this tool are shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems Therefore you should charge the pack until the light on the front of the charger changes from flashing green to continuous green NOTE
4. 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 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 cen ter 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
5. by logging 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 repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any part covered under the warranty at our option at no charge to you 19 WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers defects 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 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 warranties including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE are disclaimed Any implied warranties including warranties of merchant ability 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 RI
6. cut off the tip of the spout on a tube of caulk Cut the tip at a 45 angle Remove as little as possible taking into consideration the size of the bead of caulk you need E Check for a second inner seal at the base of the spout If found insert the puncture tool inside the spout to break the seal before using If using a partially filled tube use the puncture tool to remove any hardened material from the tip NOTE An inner seal is usually found only in cardboard caulk tubes E Depress the plunger rod release trigger and pull the handle of the plunger rod away from the caulk gun Con tinue pulling until piston reaches the back of the carriage frame E Load the caulk tube into the carriage frame making sure it is well seated at both ends ELECTRONIC OVERLOAD PROTECTION The caulk gun is protected by an electronic overload protec tion feature If too much pressure is exerted on the tube the motor will shut down This helps to prevent damage to the tool and the caulk tube If the motor shuts off make sure that Nozzle tip is cut Inner seal in the caulk tube is broken Hardened material is removed from the nozzle Caulk tube is not damaged or frozen Plunger rod is free of caulk adhesive materials Release the trigger and wait for 3 to 5 seconds to allow the electronics to reset If the motor again shuts off move the variable speed selector to the middle position and press the trigger again If the motor continues to s
7. it was designed E Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired E Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally E Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users m Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or bind ing of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools E Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control GENERAL SAFETY RULES Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations dif ferent from those intended could result in a hazardous situation BATTERY TOOL US
8. pack or charger 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 Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the presence of a source of ignition such as a pilot light To reduce the risk of serious personal injury never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals If exposed flush with water immediately Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock 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 Under extreme usage or temperature conditions bat tery leakage may occur If liquid comes in contact with your skin wash immediately with soap and water then neutralize 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 If the power supply cord is damaged it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER A WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or s
9. Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged Allow several cycles operation followed by recharging for them to become fully charged This is normal for nickel cadmium batteries TO CHARGE E Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided E Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage 120 volts 60 Hz AC only Connect the charger to a power supply 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 See Figure 5 The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging This is normal and does not indicate a problem Do not place the charger in an area of extreme heat or cold It will work best at normal room temperature For average charge times refer to the chart on the following page 12 m When the batteries become fully charged unplug the charger from the power supply and remove the battery pack CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK When using the tool continuously the batteries in the battery 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 When the battery pack cools down to approximately 104 F 40 C the charger will automatically begin fast charge mode CHARGI
10. DGID Inc are not responsible for direct indirect incidental or con sequential 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 One World Technologies Inc P O Box 35 Hwy 8 Pickens SC 29671 RIDGID 983000 965 4 17 06 REV 00 OPERATOR S MANUAL 18 VOLT 24 VOLT MaxSelect ADHESIVE CAULK GUN R8804 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 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 R8804 Serial No
11. E AND CARE Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack Inserting the battery pack into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents Recharge only with the charger specified by the manu facturer A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another bat tery pack Use power tools only with specifically designated bat tery packs Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire 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 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES connection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire Under abusive conditions liquid may be ejected from the battery avoid contact If contact accidentally occurs flush with water If liquid contacts eyes addi tionally seek medical help Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns SERVICE E Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruc tion manual E When servicing a power tool use only identical replace ment parts Follow instructions in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual Use of unauthorized p
12. NG A COOL BATTERY PACK If the 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 NOTE Refer to CHARGING THE 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 center please call 1 866 539 1710 OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF RIDGID NICKEL CADMIUM CHARGERS See Figure 5 LED BATTERY RED GREEN INDICATOR PACK ACTION Power Alimentation Power Without battery pack ON Corriente Hot battery pack Flashing Evaluer 7 Evaluate Cold battery pack Flashing Evaluar Evaluate Deeply discharged Flashing Ready to charge battery pack When battery pack reaches cooled OFF temperature charger begins fast charge mode 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 Flashing Flashing Battery pack or charger is defective Defective e If defective try to repeat the conditions a second time by removing and reinstalling the battery D fectueux pack If the LED status repeats a second time try charging a different battery si e f a di
13. ON EXPLANATION Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product I N e 0 Read The Operator s Manual Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and as necessary a full face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Pinch Point To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any pinch point Het Surface ha the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot Eye Protection lt C a vue SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result DANGER in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result WARNING in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in CAUTION minor or moderate injury i Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property CAUTION a SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for re
14. OPERATOR S MANUAL 18 VOLT 24 VOLT Mas Select ADHESIVE CAULK GUN R8804 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY NEW LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACKS MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE FIRST USE RIDGID Your adhesive caulk gun has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance A 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Taiere lUe Yaa AA AA AA AAA AA AA AAA AAA 2 E Gonera Say RUlCS EA IA E E 3 4 E Specie caely AI E TA O EAR snes EEA EA A ARRANT EREE EARN 4 E Safety Rules for CHanQer scsccz2veieiecicenthiieseit E OT 5 B SYMON 6 7 m Feature Sines AA a AI E a a RRES 8 9 WASOMI E E A E E A E AE E A TE E pace elect E E 9 M Operati Oi ssanie inanin ade Bee Seed vane a ede anad EEEa raae eae hdc dwn aiir AA AA AAA 10 17 WM NA AAA AA AA EA E A EA 18 E WI AI 19 m Customer Service INFO ANON ia trie eai ieia aadar asaan tinaa aaa a aiaa adka sh AKWA ea iii 20 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 A WARNING Some dust
15. arts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or injury Know your power tool Read operator s manual care fully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool Fol lowing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious injury Always wear safety glasses with side shields Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses They are NOT safety glasses Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury Protect your hearing Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Keep hands out of the plunger and plunger rod area of the caulk gun Fingers can be pinched between the tube holder and the plunger Maintain labels and nameplates These carry important information If unreadable or missing contact an authorized service center for a replacement 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 Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury Do not crush drop or damage battery pack Do not use a battery
16. ck 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 Risk of electric shock Do not touch uninsulated portion of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery chargers 18V 140276003 140276004 R84009 and 24V 140315001 R85009 Before using battery charger read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger battery and product using battery CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury charge only RIDGID lithium ion batteries on the RIDGID lithium ion charger and RIDGID nickel cadmium batteries on RIDGID nickel cadmium chargers These batteries and chargers are not interchangeable Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury or damage SYMBOLS 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 DESIGNATI
17. cord and charger from heat to prevent damage to housing or internal parts Do not let gasoline oils petroleum based prod ucts etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic 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 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 25 50 100 Cord Size AWG 16 16 16 NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge 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 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 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 Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric sho
18. 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 e lead from lead based paints e crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e 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 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING Read all instructions Failure to follow all instruc tions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury The term power tool in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated corded power tool or battery operated cordless power tool SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA E Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents E 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 E Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control ELECTRICAL SAFETY E Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never m
19. de of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured on the tool before beginning operation CAUTION When placing battery pack in the tool be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the tool and latches into place properly Improper installation of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK See Figure 7 E Lock the switch trigger by sliding the switch lock up E Depress the latches on the side of battery pack E Remove the battery pack from the tool 14 UNLOCK qmim r SrA ON OFF gat ji BATTERY PACK DEPRESS LATCHES TO RELEASE BATTERY PACK SWITCH TRIGGER Fig 6 Fig 7 OPERATION ADJUSTING THE VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 8 The trigger pressure speed selection material type tem perature and nozzle diameter will all affect the material flow rate When using a tube or pack with a smaller diameter nozzle use a slower speed rate or the material could be forced around the seal at the rear of the tube E Use the variable speed selector knob to set the maximum speed rate desired for proper bead width and material feed rate E Change the amount of pressure applied to the switch trigger to increase or decrease the speed of material delivery up to the maximum speed set by the variable speed selector LOADING CAULK See Figures 9 10 E Lock the switch trigger by sliding switch lock up E Using a utility knife
20. erious personal injury 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 A CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger and battery charge only lithium ion or nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries as specifically designated on your charger Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury or damage Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or damp conditions Water entering charger will increase the risk of electric shock Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury 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 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 Keep
21. fferent battery charges normally dispose of the defective pack see Maintenance section e If a different battery also indicates Defective the charger may be defective Charging En charge Charging Fast charging ON Flashing See chart below for charge times Cargando Full Fast charging is complete Charge max Full Slow charging OFF ON Pe i Completo charger maintains charge mode RED LED GREEN LED POWER BATTERY AVERAGE CHARGE TIME INDICATOR COMPACT SERIES NE Y in INDICATOR CHARGING j INDICATOR FULL INDICATOR Fig 5 13 OPERATION LOCKING THE SWITCH TRIGGER See Figure 6 The switch trigger of the caulk gun can be locked off using the slide switch located below the switch trigger E To lock the switch trigger slide the switch lock up This will prevent the caulk gun switch trigger from being depressed E To unlock the switch trigger slide the switch down This will allow the caulk gun switch trigger to be depressed STARTING STOPPING THE CAULK GUN See Figure 6 Before attempting to start the caulk gun be sure the switch lock is in the unlocked position E To turn the caulk gun ON depress the switch trigger E To turn the caulk gun OFF release the switch trigger INSTALLING BATTERY PACK See Figure 7 E While holding the caulk gun pointed away from you lock the switch trigger by sliding the switch lock up Place the battery pack on the tool Make sure the latches on each si
22. he caulk gun allowing the adhe sive to extrude from the tube tip NOTE If the bead of adhesive is too narrow re cut the nozzle to provide a larger opening Carefully move the caulk gun at an even pace along the surface The motor will shut off automatically when an adhesive tube becomes empty Depress the plunger rod release trigger pull the plunger rod back and replace the tube as necessary To end the adhesive bead release the switch trigger 16 RAISED JOIST NOTCHES FOLLOWER A TO INSTALL TO REMOVE Fig 11 ADHESIVE BEAD JOIST FOLLOWER OPERATION APPLYING CAULK See Figure 13 Prepare the surface by removing any dust dirt or remnants of old caulk Make sure the area is clean and dry Set the speed of the caulk gun to match your application needs Experiment in an out of the way area to find the best speed and trigger pressure to use to deliver the caulk bead size you want Hold the gun at a slight angle If filling a crack insert the spout into the crack if possible otherwise run the caulk gun along the surface Squeeze the trigger on the caulk gun and move the caulk gun at an even pace along the surface NOTE If the bead of caulk is too narrow re cut the nozzle to provide a larger opening However it is better to apply a thin bead of caulk and add a little more if necessary than to apply too much and attempt to remove the excess To end the caulk bead release the switch trigger
23. hut off try another tube of material or take the tool to an authorized service center VARIABLE SPEED SELECTOR PUNCTURE CARRIAGE TOOL a ae PLUNGER ROD SPOUT CAULK TUBE HANDLE Fig 10 15 OPERATION INSTALLING THE JOIST FOLLOWER See Figure 11 E Hold and lightly squeeze the open end of the joist follower in one hand E Insert the closed end of the joist follower into the opening located beneath the end of the carriage frame Make sure it is completely seated to the raised notches on the joist follower E Release the open end of the joist follower E When finished squeeze the open end of the joist follower and pull to remove A WARNING Battery tools are always in operating condition Therefore switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side APPLYING ADHESIVE WITH THE JOIST FOLLOWER See Figure 12 Use the joist follower to put a straight center bead of adhesive on wood surfaces between 1 1 4 in and 2 5 8 in wide E Install the joist follower as previously described E Prepare the surface by removing any dust dirt or remnants of old adhesive Make sure the area is clean and dry Set the speed of the caulk gun to match your application needs using just enough adhesive to do the job Experi ment in an out of the way area to find the best speed and trigger pressure to use to deliver the adhesive bead size you want Hold the gun at a slight angle Squeeze the trigger on t
24. information on the tool and in this operator s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules AUTO SHUT OFF When the caulk tube is empty the auto shut off feature will cause the motor to shut off AUTOMATIC PRESSURE RELIEF The adhesive caulk gun features automatic pressure relief to help stop the flow of material as soon as the trigger is released CARRIAGE FRAME The carriage frame will support a 30 oz quart size tube or a standard 10 oz tube of caulk depending on your application ELECTRONIC OVERLOAD PROTECTION An electronic overload protection feature causes the motor to automatically shut down if too much pressure is exerted on the caulk tube JOIST FOLLOWER Use the joist follower when applying adhesive to floor joists prior to installing sub flooring or on wall joists before installing sheetrock ASSEMBLY PLUNGER ROD The forward movement of the plunger rod applies pressure to the bottom of an open caulk tube causing caulk to be dis pensed PLUNGER ROD HANDLE The plunger rod handle is used to retract the plunger rod allow ing caulk to be loaded The plunger rod can only be moved while the plunger rod release trigger is depressed PLUNGER ROD RELEASE TRIGGER Depressing the plunger rod release trigger allows you to move the plunger rod handle PUNCTURE TOOL For your convenience a p
25. ive manufacturer When the tool is shut off by the electronic overload protection system always wait for 3 to 5 seconds before depressing the trigger for restart Frequently depressing and releasing the trigger under these circumstances may cause interior damage to the caulk gun Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should be replaced at a RIDGID authorized service center BATTERIES This tool will accept 24V lithium ion batteries or 18V nickel cadmium batteries Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are 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 18 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 For lithium ion batteries E Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use For battery pack storage longer than 30 days E Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 80 F and away from moisture E Store battery packs in a 30 50 charged condition E Every six months of storage charge the pack as normal For nickel cadmium batteries E Remove the battery pack fr
26. odify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock E Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded E Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock E Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock E When operating a power tool outdoors use an exten sion cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock Em Use battery only with charger listed MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER R8804 18V 130254007 18V 140276003 140276004 R84009 24V 130377001 24V 140315001 R85008 R85009 PERSONAL SAFETY E Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while oper ating power tools may result in serious personal injury E Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Safety equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes
27. om the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use For battery pack storage longer than 30 days E Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 80 F E Store battery packs in a discharged condition BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING To preserve natural resources please recycle or dispose of batteries properly This product uses lithium ion or nickel cad mium batteries Local state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of nickel cadmium batteries in ordinary trash Consult your local waste authority for infor mation regarding available recycling and or disposal options A 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 Lithium ion and 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 WARRANTY RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war ranty service 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
28. pair When servic ing use only identical replacement parts A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual If you do not understand the warnings and instruc tions in the operator s manual do not use this product Call RIDGID customer service for assis tance A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI 287 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 18 Volt 24 Volt DC MOI aa Charger MD awa Ka Wawa toute aadd iano aana line kamasi Ka lwa kadi enetsduesbavvaguated es 120 V 60 Hz AC only EEE a ALE A E TST 02 A A A E F 10 oz and 30 oz tubes PLUNGER ROD HANDLE PISTON PLUNGER ROD we ZS a a PLUNGER ROD VARIABLE SPEED RELEASE SELECTOR TRIGGER 3 SWITCH Sa CARRIAGE TRIGGER PUNCTURE FRAME TOOL SWITCH E LOCK JOIST FOLLOWER gt A gt S Fig 1 FEATURES KNOW YOUR ADHESIVE CAULK GUN See Figure 1 The safe use of this product reguires an understanding of the
29. tempt to modify this tool or create acces sories 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 A WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause seri ous personal injury always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts OPERATION A 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 A 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 A WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not rec ommended can result in serious personal injury APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below E Applying adhesive E Sealing cracks to keep your home s conditioned air inside while keeping unconditioned air outside increasing your home s energy efficiency Filling holes and cracks before painting Creating a moisture barrier around areas that could be damaged by water Sealing cracks to keep insects out of your home CAUTION If at any point during the charging process none of the LEDs are lit remove the batter
30. uncture tool is provided for breaking the seal on a new tube of caulk When using a partially filled caulk tube the puncture tool can be used to remove any hard ened material from the tube s nozzle SWITCH LOCK The switch lock prevents depression of the switch trigger SWITCH TRIGGER Depressing the switch trigger starts the forward motion of the plunger rod The amount of pressure applied to the switch trigger determines the speed of material delivery up to the maximum speed set by the variable speed selector VARIABLE SPEED SELECTOR The plunger speed can be adjusted with the variable speed selector This allows you to adjust the material feed rate to suit your particular application UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included E Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or dam age occurred during shipping Em Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool E If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 866 539 1710 for assistance PACKING LIST Adhesive Caulk Gun Joist Follower Operator s Manual A WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury A warnine Do not at
31. y pack from the charger to avoid damaging the product DO NOT insert another battery Return the charger and battery to your nearest service center for service or replacement CAUTION Charge in a well ventilated area Do not block charger vents Keep them clear to allow proper ventilation NOTE Charge only RIDGID lithium ion batteries on the RIDGID lithium ion charger and RIDGID nickel cadmium batteries on RIDGID nickel cadmium chargers These batteries and chargers are not interchangeable Refer to the General Safety Rules for compatibility 10 THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR RIDGID 24V LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACKS AND THE 24V RIDGID LITHIUM ION CHARGER CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK NOTE New 24 Volt lithium ion battery packs will not work without first being charged Before first time use charge the battery pack to activate it It is not necessary to drain the battery pack completely before recharging Lithium ion battery packs have no memory and can be recharged at any time It is therefore possible to charge the battery pack before extended usage even if the battery pack is not completely drained of charge Use the charge level indicator to determine the amount of charge in the battery pack Lithium ion batteries deliver fade free power for their entire run time 24 Volt lithium ion tools will not gradually lose power due to decreasing battery charge Instead power from the battery pack will drop from full to
32. y pack is above normal temperature range the red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off When the battery pack cools down to approximately 150 F 65 C the charger will automatically begin fast charge mode NOTE Refer to CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK for normal recharging of batteries If the charger does not charge the 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 center please call 1 866 539 1710 CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK If the 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 14 F 10 C the charger will automatically begin charge mode COLD WEATHER OPERATION The lithium ion battery pack can be used in temperatures down to 4 F When the battery pack is very cold it may buzz for the first minute of use to warm itself up Put the battery pack on a tool and use the tool in a light duty application After about a minute the pack will have warmed itself up and begin operating normally 11 FULL 3 4 CAPACITY CAPACITY 1 2 CAPACITY Ad cance LEVEL INDICATOR BUTTON 1 4 CAPACITY CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR Fig 3 RED LED GREEN LED CHARGING INDICATOR FULL INDICATOR EVALUATE INDICATOR DEFECTIVE INDICATOR OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF RIDGID
33. zero once the full charge has been drained from the battery Once this happens the tool s power drops from full to zero and recharging of the battery is required CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR DAWA OPERATION TO CHARGE A fully discharged battery pack with a temperature between 32 F 0 C and 150 F 65 C will charge in about an hour E Charge the 24 Volt lithium ion battery pack only with the charger provided Connect the charger to a power supply NOTE If needed the charger can operate with most generators and inverters rated at 300 Watts or higher E 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 See Figure 2 Do not place the charger in an area of extreme heat or cold It will work best at normal room temperature After charging is complete the continuous green light will come on and the charge level indicator lights on the battery will go off The charger will keep the battery pack fully charged if left on the charger CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR See Figure 3 The charge level indicator shows that the battery is charged at 1 4 1 2 3 4 or full capacity To display the amount of charge left in the battery press and hold the charge level indicator button NOTE When the battery pack contains less than 10 charge the 1 4 charge level indicator will flash CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK If the batter
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