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Your hammer 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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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

1/2 in. HAMMER/PULSE DRILL

DOUBLE INSULATED
R5010

Summary of Contents for R5010

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...9 n Assembly 9 10 n Operation 11 13 n Adjustments 14 n Maintenance 15 16 n Warranty 17 n Customer Service Information 18 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and e...

Page 3: ...finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites acci dents n Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotatin...

Page 4: ...tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle Keep cord away from heat oil and sharp edges Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire n Make sure your exten...

Page 5: ...in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields...

Page 6: ...power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety g...

Page 7: ...double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the t...

Page 8: ...in wood unscrewing very tight screws and starting a drill bit on hard smooth surfaces FEATURES Before using this tool familiarize yourself with all operat ing features and safety requirements However...

Page 9: ...ll the depth gauge rod n Lock the switch trigger by placing the rotation selector in the center position n Loosen the auxiliary handle assembly by turning the knob counterclockwise n Insert the depth...

Page 10: ...elease the chuck collar and then turn the chuck body to the left Note Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the arrow marked GRIP to tighten chuck jaws n Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen t...

Page 11: ...l continue running To release the lock depress the switch trigger and re lease If you have the lock on feature engaged during use and the drill becomes disconnected from power supply disengage the loc...

Page 12: ...minimum speed and power is required For example starting holes without center punching driving screws mixing paint and drilling in ceramics n Medium speed is suitable for drilling hard metals plas ti...

Page 13: ...workpiece applying only enough pressure to keep the bit cutting Do not force the drill or apply side pressure to elongate a hole Let the drill and bit do the work WARNING Be prepared for binding or bi...

Page 14: ...led by a dial on top of the drill and numbered 1 6 with 1 being the lowest and 6 the highest Rotate the dial clockwise to increase torque Always reduce the torque setting when there is a risk of the b...

Page 15: ...To remove the chuck n Unplug the drill n Using two open end wrenches loosen the chuck See Figure 14 n This will loosen the chuck on the spindle It can now be unscrewed by hand TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHU...

Page 16: ...n chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic Electric tools used on fiberglass material wallboard spack ling compounds or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failur...

Page 17: ...ate of purchase The au thorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any defective part at our option at no charge to you One World Technologies Inc Hwy 8 Pic...

Page 18: ...d 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 serial nu...

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