Ridgid R7120 - Manual

6 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 not need to be...

7 FEATURES Before using this tool, familiarize yourself with all operatingfeatures and safety requirements. However, do not let famil-iarity with the tool make you careless.This new drill is equipped with the following features. See Figure 1. SINGLE SPEED REVERSIBLE SWITCH This drill has a single sp...

8 R F R Fig. 1 SWITCH TRIGGER / FORWARD-REVERSE LEVER SPADE HANDLE LOCK-ON BUTTON CHUCK AUXILIARY HANDLE LIGHTED PLUG FEATURES 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-clude...

9 WARNING: The tool should never be connected to a powersupply when you are assembling parts, makingadjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, orwhen the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the toolwill prevent accidental starting that could causeserious injury. ASSEMBLY INSTALLING AUXILIARY HANDL...

10 ASSEMBLY Fig. 4 TO INSTALL BITS See Figure 4. Unplug the drill. Insert the chuck key and twist counterclockwise asshown in figure 4. Insert the drill bit into the chuck the full length of thejaws. WARNING: Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws and tighten asshown in figure 5. This could cause t...

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 6. To turn the drill ON , depress the sw...

12 DRILLING See Figures 8 and 9. Attach auxiliary handle (except for very light duty jobs) Depress and release the switch trigger to be sure the drillis in the OFF position before connecting it to power sup- ply. Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clampsto keep it from turning as th...

13 MAINTENANCE Fig. 10 CHUCK REMOVAL See Figure 10, 11, and 12. The chuck must be removed in order to use some accesso-ries. To remove: Unplug the drill. Open chuck jaws using the provided chuck key. Insert a 3/8 inch (10 mm) or larger hex key wrench intothe chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck ...

14 MAINTENANCE WARNING: This tool should never be connected to a powersupply when you are assembling parts, making ad-justments, cleaning, performing maintenance, orwhen the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the toolwill prevent accidental starting that could causeserious injury. BRUSH REPLACEMENT S...

15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID ® replace- ment parts. Use of any other parts may create ahazard or cause product damage. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plas-tics are susceptible to damage from various types of com-mercial solvents and...

17 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...

18 ® OPERATOR’S MANUAL R7120Single 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 ...