RIDGID R6000 User Manual

R6000 Drywall Screwdriver

TOOL TIPS

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. If the operator’s manual which originally accompanied this tool is missing, additional copies are available upon request, free of charge, at the Home Depot Tool Rental Center. Operator’s manuals may also be available at www.ridgid.com or by calling 1-866-539-1710.

Operation and Safety

Application: Driving screws in drywall.

Set-up and operation

Follow the steps listed below to complete a drywall screw driving project safely.

Step Action

Preparation:

Step Action

1 Be sure screwdriver is in the lock-off position.

1 Install bit, if necessary.

2 Check forward/reverse lever for desired setting.

3 Adjust depth setting, if necessary.

2 Operational Instructions:

Step Action

1 Stabilize the workpiece.

2 Plug the screwdriver into a power supply.

3 Depress the switch trigger to start the screwdriver. Do not

lock the switch ON for jobs where the screwdriver may need to be stopped suddenly.

4 Hold the screwdriver firmly and place the bit and screw at

the point to be driven.

NOTE: The bit is magnetized and will hold most commercial drywall screws.

5 Apply quick, snap-action type pressure to the bit. The

pressure applied will engage the clutch and drive the screw.

More on reverse . . .

R6000 Drywall Screwdriver

ADJUSTABLE

NOSEPIECE

MAGNETIC BIT

HOLDER

BELT CLIP

LOCK-ON

BUTTON

SWITCH

TRIGGER

FORWARD/

REVERSE

LEVER

LIGHTED PLUG

Questions or Problems?

Contact the Home Depot listed on your rental contract.

Need more information?

The instructions on this sheet are abbreviated instructions only and are provided solely as a customer service. They are not meant to replace the tool’s operation manual. If you are unsure of the tool’s safe and proper operation, please request an operator’s manual from one of our sales associates.

Step Action

3 Available Features:

The switch trigger for the drywall screwdriver is conveniently located on the handle of the tool.

The lock-on feature allows for continuous driving of screws for extended periods of time.

The variable speed switch delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure.

The forward/reverse lever changes the direction of bit rotation.

The soft-grip handle is designed with two grip position options for operator comfort and ease of handling.

The screwdriver has an adjustable nosepiece for varying screw depth and easy bit changes.

The magnetic bit holder holds the screwdriver bit and screws until you are ready to drive them into drywall.

A convenient belt clip is located on top of the motor housing.

The drywall screwdriver has a 12-foot power cord with a built-in cord wrap. The shape of the plug is designed not to snag on your work.

The lighted plug helps to easily identify live tools.

RIDGID® is a registered trademark

of RIDGID, INC., and is used under license.

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