RIDGID R7130 - Manual (Page 14)

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DRILLING
See Figures 9 - 11.
n
Attach the pipe handle.
n Select the appropriate position for the bail handle.
n �Set the speed selector at the desired speed for the type
of bit you are using.
n Check the direction of rotation lever for correct setting
(forward or reverse).
n Be sure the material to be drilled is secure and will not
move as the drill bit rotates.
n Plug the drill into power supply source.
n Hold the drill firmly and place the bit at the point to be
drilled.
WARNING:
To avoid loss of control or serious personal injury,
always use both hands when operating this tool.
Grip the bail handle or the pipe handle firmly with
one hand and grip the switch handle of the tool
with the other hand.
WARNING:
When drilling in HIGH speed, always hold the drill
securely using the pipe handle, or brace the drill
against a solid fixed object. Failure to securely
brace the drill can result in serious personal
injury.
n Depress the switch trigger to start the drill.
n Move the drill bit into the workpiece, applying only enough
pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force the drill or
apply side pressure to elongate a hole. Let the drill and
bit do the work.
WARNING:
Be prepared for binding at bit breakthrough. When
binding occurs, the drill has a tendency to react
and kick opposite to the direction of rotation. This
may cause loss of control when breaking through
materials. If not prepared, this loss of control can
result in possible serious injury.
NOTE: When drilling in forward, the bit will rotate in a
clockwise direction. If the bit binds in the hole, the bit will
come to a sudden stop and the drill will suddenly react in a
counterclockwise direction.
When drilling in reverse, the bit will rotate in a counter-
clockwise direction. If the bit binds in the hole, the bit will
come to a sudden stop and the drill will suddenly react in a
clockwise direction.
OPERATION
Fig. 9
DIRECTION OF
REACTION
DRILL BRACED FOR FORWARD ROTATION
Fig. 10
DIRECTION OF
ROTATION
DIRECTION OF
REACTION
DRILL BRACED FOR REVERSE ROTATION
DIRECTION OF
ROTATION
Fig. 11
DRILL BRACED FOR VERTICAL APPLICATION
DIRECTION OF
ROTATION
DIRECTION OF
REACTION