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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
1/2 in. (13 mm) Drill
®
R7100
Two Speed/Reversible
Double Insulated
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.
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 ■ Specific Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 ■ Symbols .......................................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off be- WARNING: fore plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol- switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on, invites low all instructions listed below, may result in elec- accidents. tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. ■ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of th
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement Service parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section ■ Tool service must be performed only by qualified re- of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of elec- unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. tric shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ■ Hold tool by insulated gripping surfa
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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 DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION VVolts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) WWatt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load 0 Class II Construction Double-insulated construction .../min Per Minute
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SPECIFICATIONS Chuck ................................................................................................................................................... 1/2 in. (13mm), Keyed Switch.................................................................................................................................. Electronic Two Speed/Reversible No Load Speed ..............................................................................................................................
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UNPACKING Instructions WARNING: When unpacking the drill: If any parts are missing do not operate the tool until ■ Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the box. the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could ■ Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are in- result in possible serious personal injury. cluded. ■ Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. WARNING: ■ Do not discard the packing material until you have care- Th
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FEATURES Before using this tool, familiarize yourself with all operating Reversible features and safety requirements. However, do not let The direction of rotation is reversible. familiarity with the tool make you careless. Auxiliary Handle This drill is equipped with an auxiliary handle for ease of WARNING: operation and to prevent loss of control. Exercise caution when using the drill. Careless ac- tions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in Power Cord serious personal injury. This t
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: 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. Installing Auxiliary Handle See Figure 2. An auxiliary handle is packed with the drill for ease of opera- tion and to help prevent loss of control. To use the auxiliary handle: 1. Open the clamping ring by turning t
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: 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. 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. WARNING: Do not insert
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OPERATION DIRECTION OF ROTATION WARNING: SELECTOR Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with (FORWARD/REVERSE) 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 to turn the drill OFF. Reversible See Figure 5. The direction of chuck rotation is controlled by a switch lo-
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OPERATION WARNING: 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. Two-Speed Settings See Figure 7. The drill features a High or Low speed selector. Select the desired speed by turning the selector to either 1 (Low) or 2 (High). The following guidelines may be used in determining correct speed for various applications. ■ L
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OPERATION WARNING: 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 before connecting it to power supply. 2. Check the direction of rotation lever for correct setting (forward or reverse). 3. Secure the material to b
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ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: 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. Disconnecting the tool will pre- vent accidental starting that could cause serious in- jury. Chuck Removal See Figure 9 and 10. The chuck must be removed in order to use some accesso- ries. To remove: 1. Unplug the drill. 2. Open chuck jaws using the provided chuck key. Fig. 9 3. Insert a 5/16 inch (8 m
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MAINTENANCE Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spack- WARNING: ling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear ® When servicing use only identical RIDGID replace- and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips ment parts. Use of any other parts may create a and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, com- hazard or cause product damage. mutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended us- ing this tool for extended work on these types of
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WARRANTY ® RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY AND 90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY This product is manufactured under license from Ridgid, Inc. WHAT IS NOT COVERED by One World Technologies, Inc. All warranty communications This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc. at (toll- and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers free) 1-866-539-1710. defects arising under normal usage a
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL R7100 ® Two 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 online at www.ridgidwoodworking.com. The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Please record the serial number in the sp
