Ridgid R8804 User Manual

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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.
� To lock the switch trigger, slide the switch lock up. This 
will  prevent  the  caulk  gun  switch  trigger  from  being 
depressed.
� 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.
� To turn the caulk gun 
ON, depress the switch trigger.
� To turn the caulk gun 
OFF, release the switch trigger.
INSTALLING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 7.
 
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 
side 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.
� Lock the switch trigger by sliding the switch lock up.
� Depress the latches on the side of battery pack.
� Remove the battery pack from the tool.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
LATCHES
DEPRESS LATCHES TO 
RELEASE BATTERY PACK
BATTERY PACK
SWITCH 
LOCK
UNLOCK
ON
SWITCH 
TRIGGER
OFF
ON