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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing use only identical RIDGID
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields during power tool operation or when
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a
dust mask.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or
performing any maintenance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may
result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at a RIDGID authorized service center.
CHUCK REMOVAL
See Figures 17 - 19.
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Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of ro-
tation selector in center position.
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Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the
drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
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Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise di-
rection. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy
removal.
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Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key. Remove
the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction.
Note:
The screw has left hand threads.
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Insert the hex key in the chuck and tighten chuck jaws
securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise
direction. This will loosen the chuck on the spindle. It
can now be unscrewed by hand.
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
Fig. 17
SCREWDRIVER
MALLET
CHUCK
JAWS
KEYLESS
CHUCK
HEX KEY WRENCH