RIDGID R5011 Drill User Manual


 
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OPERATION
WARNING:
Before connecting the drill to a power supply
source, always check to be sure it is not in lock-on
position (depress and release the switch trigger).
Failure to ensure that it is not locked-on could
result in accidental starting of the drill resulting
in possible serious injury. Do not lock the switch
trigger in applications where the drill may need to
be suddenly stopped.
DRILLING
See Figure 13
Depress and release the switch trigger to be sure the drill
is in the OFF position before connecting it to a power
supply.
Check the direction of rotation selector for the correct
setting (forward or reverse).�
Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps
to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates.�
Plug the drill into power supply. Hold the drill firmly and
place the bit at the point to be drilled.�
Depress the switch trigger to start the drill.
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 tool do
the work.
WARNING:
Be prepared for binding at bit breakthrough. When
these situations occur, the drill has a tendency to
grab and kick in the opposite direction and could
cause loss of control when breaking through
material. If not prepared, this loss of control can
result in possible serious injury.
Fig. 13
Fig. 12
SWITCH
TRIGGER
LOCK-ON
BUTTON
LOCK-ON BUTTON
See Figure 12.
This drill is equipped with a lock-on feature, which is con-
venient for continuous drilling for extended periods of time.
To lock-on:
Depress the switch trigger.
Push in and hold the lock-on button, located on the side
of the handle.
Release the switch trigger.
Release the lock-on button and the drill will continue
running.
To release the lock, depress and release the switch
trigger.
If the lock-on feature is engaged during use and the drill
becomes disconnected from the power supply, disengage
the lock-on feature immediately.