RIDGID R7111 - Manual (Page 10)

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OPERATION
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE)
See Figure 3.
The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled
by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the drill
held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation
selector should be positioned to the left of the switch trigger
for forward drilling. The drilling direction is reversed when
the selector is to the right of the switch trigger.
CAUTION:
To prevent gear damage, always allow the chuck
to come to a complete stop before changing the
direction of rotation.
To stop the drill, release the switch trigger and allow the
chuck to come to a complete stop.
NOTE: The drill will not run unless the direction of rotation
selector is pushed fully to the left or right.
Avoid running the drill at low speeds for extended periods
of time. Running at low speeds under constant usage may
cause the drill to become overheated. If this occurs, cool
the drill by running it without a load and at full speed.
TO INSTALL BITS
See Figures 4 - 5.

Unplug the drill.
 Insert the chuck key and twist counterclockwise.
 Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the opening
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.
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 sho
wn in figure 5.
This could cause the drill bit to be thrown from the
drill, resulting in possible serious personal injury or
damage to the chuck.
 Insert the drill bit.
 Tighten the chuck jaws securely on the drill bit, using the
chuck key provided.
 Remove the chuck key.
TO REMOVE BITS
See Figure 4.

Unplug the drill.
 Loosen the chuck jaws using the chuck key provided.
 Remove the drill bit.
 Remove the chuck key.
Fig. 3
RIGHT Fig. 4
WRONG Fig. 5
DRILL
BIT
TO TIGHTEN
CHUCK
JAWS
TO LOOSEN
CHUCK
KEY
CHUCK
CHUCK KEY
HOLDER
SWITCH TRIGGER
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE)
REVERSE
FORWARD