RIDGID R8804 Caulking Gun User Manual


 
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR ADHESIVE/CAULK GUN
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
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.
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 puncture 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
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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.
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.
WARNING:
Do not attempt 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.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause seri-
ous personal injury, always remove the battery pack
from the tool when assembling parts.
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.
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or dam-
age occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
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
ASSEMBLY