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OPERATION

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

WRONG

UNLOCK 

(RELEASE)

DRILL B

IT

 CHUCK 

JAWS

 

CHUCK 

BODY

LOCK 

(TIGHTEN)

RIGHT

CHUCK 

COLLAR

INSTALLING BITS

See Figure 5 - 6.

  Unplug the drill.

  Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the open-

ing is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. 
Also, raise the front of the drill slightly to keep the bit from 
falling out of the chuck jaws.

 

Insert the drill bit.

WARNING:

Make  sure  to  insert  the  drill  bit  straight  into  the 
chuck jaws. Do not insert the drill bit into the chuck 
jaws at an angle then tighten, as shown in figure 6. 
This could cause the drill bit to be thrown from the 
drill, resulting in possible serious personal injury or 
damage to the chuck.

  Tighten the chuck jaws securely on the bit. 

 

NOTE: 

Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the arrow 

marked 

LOCK 

to tighten the chuck jaws. Do not use a 

wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.

REMOVING BITS

See Figure 5.

  Unplug the drill.

  Open chuck jaws.

  NOTE: 

Rotate  the  chuck  body  in  the  direction  of  the  

arrow marked 

UNLOCK

 to loosen the chuck jaws. Do not 

use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.

  Remove the drill bit.

LOCK-ON BUTTON

See Figure 7.

This  drill  is  equipped  with  a  lock-on  feature,  which  is 
convenient for continuous drilling for extended periods of 
time.

To lock-on:

  Depress the switch trigger.

  Push in and hold the lock-on button, located on the side 

of the handle.

  Release the switch trigger.

  Release  the  lock-on  button  and  the  drill  will  continue 

running.

  To  release  the  lock,  depress  and  release  the  switch 

trigger.

If the lock-on feature is engaged during use and the drill 
becomes disconnected from the power supply, disengage 
the lock-on feature immediately.

Fig. 7

LOCK-ON BUTTON

Summary of Contents for R7110

Page 1: ...operly 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 Thank...

Page 2: ...9 12 Maintenance 13 14 Accessories 14 Warranty 15 Customer Service Information 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety perfo...

Page 3: ...idents Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep prop...

Page 4: ...operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock fire or serious injury Make su...

Page 5: ...peed orbits etc per minute Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Precauti...

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

Page 7: ...ck 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 tool will dr...

Page 8: ...rotation forward reverse selector located above the switch trigger for changing the direction of bit rotation KEYLESS CHUCK The keyless chuck allows you to hand tighten or release the drill bit in th...

Page 9: ...ply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury OPERATION WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is...

Page 10: ...otation selector should be positioned to the left of the switch trigger for drilling The drilling direction is reversed when the selector is to the right of the switch trigger CAUTION To prevent gear...

Page 11: ...chuck body in the direction of the arrow marked LOCK to tighten the chuck jaws Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws REMOVING BITS See Figure 5 Unplug the drill Open chuck jaws NOTE...

Page 12: ...his will prevent the drill bit from slipping off center as the hole is started When drilling metals use a light oil on the drill bit to keep it from overheating The oil will prolong the life of the bi...

Page 13: ...ngs brushes commutators etc Consequently we do not recommend using this tool for extended work on these types of materi als However if you do work with any of these materials it is extremely important...

Page 14: ...accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury MAINTENANCE TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK The chuck may become loose on the spindle and develop a wobble when using the drill Periodicall...

Page 15: ...at www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any p...

Page 16: ...ervice 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 numbe...

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