Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES
3 WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol-low all instructions listed below, may result in elec-tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area ■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. ■ Do n...
Page 4 - Service; Additional Safety Rules
4 Service ■ Tool service must be performed only by qualified re-pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. GENERAL SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Additional Safety Rules ■ Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care-fully. Le...
Page 5 - SYMBOLS
5 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 V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency ...
Page 6 - SPECIFICATIONS; Double Insulation; Electrical Connection; ELECTRICAL
6 SPECIFICATIONS Double Insulation Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools,which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire groundedpower cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from theinternal metal motor components with protecting insulation.Double insulated tools do...
Page 7 - UNPACKING; Instructions; APPLICATIONS
7 UNPACKING Instructions When unpacking the drill: ■ Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the box. ■ Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are in-cluded. ■ Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage ordamage occurred during shipping. ■ Do not discard the packing mate...
Page 8 - FEATURES
8 FEATURES Before using this tool, familiarize yourself with all operatingfeatures and safety requirements. However, do not letfamiliarity with the tool make you careless. WARNING: Exercise caution when using the drill. Careless ac-tions, for even a fraction of a second, can result inserious persona...
Page 9 - ASSEMBLY; Installing Auxiliary Handle
9 WARNING: The tool should never be connected to a power sup-ply when you are assembling parts, making adjust-ments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or whenthe tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will pre-vent accidental starting that could cause serious in-jury. ASSEMBLY Fig. 2 Installing ...
Page 10 - To Install Bits
10 ASSEMBLY Fig. 3 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 drill bit into chuck jaws and tighten asshown in figure 4. This co...
Page 11 - OPERATION; Switch; Reversible
11 OPERATION WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses withside shields when operating this tool. Failure to doso could result in dust, shavings, or loose particlesbeing thrown into your eyes, resulting in possibleserious injury. Switch See Figure 5. To turn the drill ON , depress the sw...
Page 13 - Drilling
13 WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses withside shields when operating this tool. Failure to doso could result in dust, shavings, or loose particlesbeing thrown into your eyes, resulting in possibleserious injury. Drilling See Figure 8. 1. Depress and release the switch trigger to ...
Page 14 - ADJUSTMENTS; Chuck Removal
14 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 9 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. 3. Insert a 5/16 inch (8 mm) or larger hex key wrench into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuc...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; General; ACCESSORIES
15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID ® replace- ment parts. Use of any other parts may create ahazard or cause product damage. WARNING: This tool should never be connected to a power sup-ply when you are assembling parts, making adjust-ments, cleaning, performing maintena...
Page 16 - NOTES
Page 19 - WARRANTY
19 This product is manufactured under license from Ridgid, Inc.by One World Technologies, Inc. All warranty communicationsshould be directed to One World Technologies, Inc. at (toll-free) 1-866-539-1710. 90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you...
Page 20 - OPERATOR’S MANUAL; Customer Service Information:
20 ® OPERATOR’S MANUAL R7100Two Speed/ReversibleDouble Insulated Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information whenyou call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you...