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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
3/8 in. PROFESSIONAL
ELECTRIC DRILL
DOUBLE INSULATED
VARIABLE SPEED
R7000
Your drill has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator
safety. When properly cared for, it 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 n General Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................................................3-4 n Specific Safety Rules.................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before WARNING: plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch Read and understand all instructions. Failure to or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites ac- cidents. follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. n Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement SERVICE parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance sec- n Tool service must be performed only by qualified re- tion of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. electric shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n Hold tool by insulated gripping
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Doub
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in Death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, When using a power tool at a considerable distance from which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An un- internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. dersized cord will cause a drop i
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FEATURES Your new tool is equipped with the following features. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS See Figure 1. n Chuck Capacity .....1/16 in. (1.6 mm) to 3/8 in. (10 mm) LEVEL AND BELT CLIP n Input.......................120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 6.5 Amperes Two convenient features provided on your drill are a level n No Load Speed........................................... 0-2500/min. and a belt clip. The level is recessed in the motor housing n Net Weight ...........................................
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Your drill has been shipped completely assembled. If any parts are missing do not operate this tool n Carefully remove the tool from the box. until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so n Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are could result in possible serious personal injury. included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. WARNING: n Do not discard the packing material unti
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® OPERATION n Medium speed is suitable for drilling hard metals, plastics, KEYLESS CHUCK and laminates. See Figure 3. Your new drill has a keyless chuck. As the name implies, you n High speed produces best results when maximum power can hand tighten or release drill bit in the chuck jaws. Grasp is required. For example, drilling in wood; soft metals such and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand. Rotate the as aluminum, brass, and copper, and when using driving chuck body with your ot
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® OPERATION n Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit. TO INSTALL BITS See Figures 6 and 7. n To loosen: grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand, while rotating chuck body with your other hand. n Unplug your drill. NOTE: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the ar- row marked RELEASE to loosen chuck jaws. WARNING: n Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck Failure to unplug your drill could result in accidental jaws. starting causing serious injury. n Remove drill bi
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® ® OPERATION DRILLING See Figures 8 and 9. n Depress and release switch trigger to be sure your drill is in OFF position before connecting it to power supply. LEVEL n Check the direction of rotation lever for correct setting (forward or reverse). See Figure 4. n Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates. n Plug your drill into power supply source. n Hold your drill firmly and place bit at the point to be END VIEW drilled. n D
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL LUBRICATION Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of the unit under commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica- clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc. tion is required. CHUCK WARNING: MALLET Do not at any time le
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MAINTENANCE CHUCK REMOVAL See Figures 10 - 12. To remove the chuck: n Unplug your drill. WARNING: Failure to unplug your drill could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. n Insert a 8 mm (5/16 in.) or larger hex key into the chuck of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely. n Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise di- rection. See Figure 10. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal. n Open the chuck jaws and remove hex key. Remove the chu
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WARRANTY ® RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war- WHAT IS NOT COVERED ranty service. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail ® and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers de- Limited to RIDGID hand held and stationary power tools fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured malfunction, failure or d
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL 3/8 in. PROFESSIONAL ELECTRIC DRILL DOUBLE INSULATED VARIABLE SPEED R7000 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.ridgid.com. The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Please record the se
