Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) ...
Page 4 - SERVICE; SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make expo...
Page 5 - SYMBOLS; SYMBOL
5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Properinterpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Voltage ...
Page 6 - CAUTION
6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: To avoi...
Page 7 - DOUBLE INSULATION; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; EXTENSION CORDS; ELECTRICAL
7 DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect-ing insulation. Double insulated tools do not need ...
Page 8 - FEATURES; DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
8 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Chuck ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1/2 in.Switch ...........................................................................
Page 9 - ASSEMBLY; APPLICATIONS; WARNING
9 UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Do not discard t...
Page 10 - OPERATION; SWITCH; D I R E C T I O N O F R O TAT I O N S E L E C T O R
10 OPERATION A D J U S T I N G T H E A U X I L I A R Y H A N D L E ASSEMBLY See Figure 2. Unplug the drill. Loosen the auxiliary handle assembly by turning the handle counterclockwise. Rotate the auxiliary handle assembly to the desired location. Tighten the auxiliary handle assembly securel...
Page 11 - INSTALLING BITS; REMOVING BITS
11 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...
Page 12 - DRILLING; WOOD DRILLING�; METAL DRILLING�
12 DRILLING See Figure 8. Depress and release the switch trigger to be sure the drill is in the OFF position before connecting it to power supply. Check the direction of rotation selector for correct setting (forward or reverse). Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps to ke...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE
13 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical 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 ...
Page 14 - TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
14 ACCESSORIES Look for these accessories at The Home Depot: High Speed Bits (For wood or metal) ................................................................................................. 1/2 in. (13 mm) Max. Masonry Bits ......................................................................
Page 15 - WARRANTY
15 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting warranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications ...
Page 16 - Customer Service Information:; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
16 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...