RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine
Ridge Tool Company 9
Maintenance Instructions
Make sure machine is unplugged from
power source before performing maintenance or making
any adjustment.
Lubrication
Keep a light coating of oil on rack and pinion and drill
spindle.
Ventilation
Keep drill motor inlet and air passage clear to assure
proper motor ventilation.
Motor Brush Replacement
Check motor brushes every 200 hours and replace when
brushes become
1
/
4
inch or less in length.
Bit Replacement
Bit is considered worn when the crown shows excessive
wear and has become flush with tube.
Shims
Carriage head will become loose due to vibrations.
Tighten shim adjusting screws to remove play.
Vacuum Seal
Replace vacuum seal if it becomes mushroomed on
bottom edge, cracked, pitted, or worn.
Machine Storage
Motor-driven equipment must be kept indoors or well cov-
ered in rainy weather. Always remove vacuum seal from
base of machine. Store the machine in a locked area that
is out of reach of children and people unfamiliar with
drilling machines. This machine can cause serious injury
in the hands of untrained users.
Service and Repair
WARNING!
Service and repair work on this Core Drilling Machine
must be performed by qualified repair personnel.
Machine should be taken to a RIDGID Independent
Authorized Service Center or returned to the factory. All
repairs made by Ridge service facilities are warranted
against defects in material and workmanship.
When servicing this machine, only identical replace-
ment parts should be used. Failure to follow these
instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or
other serious injury.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair
of this machine, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company
Technical Service Department
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001
Tel: (800) 519-3456
E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com
For name and address of your nearest Independent
Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool
Company at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.ridgid.com
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