RIDGID R7100 manual

1 ® This new two speed drill has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability , ease of operation and operator safety . When properly cared for , the drill will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. W ARNING To reduce the risk of injury , the user must read and understand the operator ’s manual before usi[...]

2 ■ General Safety Rules ........................................................................................................... ........................................ 3-4 ■ Specific Safety Rules .......................................................................................................... .....................................[...]

3 W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol- low all instructions listed below , may result in elec- tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W ork Area ■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. ■ Do not operate power tools in explosive atm[...]

4 Service ■ T ool service must be performed only by qualified re- pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury . GENERAL SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Additional Safety Rules ■ Know your power tool. Read operator ’ s manual care- fully . Learn its applications and limitations,[...]

5 SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the ool better and safer . SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION VV olts V oltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) WW att Power min Minutes T[...]

6 SPECIFICA TIONS Double Insulation Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. W ARNING: The doubl[...]

7 UNP ACKING Instructions When unpacking the drill: ■ Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the box. ■ Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are in- cluded. ■ Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. ■ Do not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspect[...]

8 FEA TURES Before using this tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However , do not let familiarity with the tool make you careless. W ARNING: Exercise caution when using the drill. Careless ac- tions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury . Y our new drill is equipped with[...]

9 W ARNING: The tool should never be connected to a power sup- ply when you are assembling parts, making adjust- ments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will pre- vent accidental starting that could cause serious in- jury . ASSEMBL Y Fig. 2 Installing Auxiliary Handle See Figure 2. An auxiliar[...]

10 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 3 To Install Bits See Figure 3. 1. Unplug the drill. 2. Insert the chuck key and twist counterclockwise as shown in figure 3. 4. Insert the drill bit into the chuck the full length of the jaws. W ARNING: Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws and tighten as shown in figure 4. This could cause the drill bit to be thrown from the d[...]

11 OPERA TION W ARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, or loose particles being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury . Switch See Figure 5. To turn the drill ON , depress the switch trigger . Release the switch trigger t[...]

12 OPERA TION W ARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, or loose particles being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury . T wo-Speed Settings See Figure 7. The drill features a High or Low speed selector . Select the desire[...]

13 W ARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, or loose particles being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury . Drilling See Figure 8. 1. Depress and release the switch trigger to be sure the drill is in the OFF position bef[...]

14 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 9 Chuck Removal See Figure 9 and 10. The chuck must be removed in order to use some accesso- ries. T o remove: 1. Unplug the drill. 2. Open chuck jaws using the provided chuck key . 3. Insert a 5/16 inch (8 mm) or larger hex key wrench into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely . 4. T ap the hex key wrench s[...]

15 MAINTENANCE W ARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID ® replace- ment parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. W ARNING: This tool should never be connected to a power sup- ply when you are assembling parts, making adjust- ments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconn[...]

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19 This product is manufactured under license from Ridgid, Inc. by One World Technologies, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc. 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 [...]

20 ® OPERA T OR’S MANUAL R7100 T wo Speed/Reversible Double Insulated 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[...]