RIDGID R71211 Manual Del Operador página 8

ASSEMBLY
UNPACkING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing
or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly
and completely assembled could result in serious
personal injury.
 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
PACkING LIST
1/2 in. Variable Speed Reversible Drill
Spade Handle
Auxiliary Handle
Chuck Key
Key Strap
Operator's Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Use of
this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly
is complete. Failure to comply could result in
accidental starting and possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
The tool should never be connected to a power
supply when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or
when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool
will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious injury.
INSTALLING AUxILIARY HANDLE
See Figure 2, page 13.
An auxiliary handle is packed with the drill for ease of op-
eration and to help prevent loss of control. The auxiliary
handle may be installed at three different positions on the
drill body and should be used when mixing paint and drywall
compounds.
To install the auxiliary handle:
 Insert the threaded end of the handle into one of the three
positions on the drill as shown in figure 2.
 Tighten the auxiliary handle at the desired angle by turning
the handle clockwise.
To prevent thread damage and possible loss of control, the
auxiliary handle should be checked periodically for tightness.
Do not operate the drill with the handle loose.
INSTALLING SPADE HANDLE
See Figure 3, page 13.
A two-position spade handle is packed with the drill for
ease of operation and to help prevent loss of control. Use
the spade handle for drilling and never for mixing paint and
drywall compounds.
To install the spade handle:
 Place handle either vertically or horizontally on the mount-
ing boss, located on the rear end of the drill.
 Turn the cap screw clockwise and tighten securely. Do not
over tighten.
To prevent thread damage and possible loss of control, the
spade handle should be checked periodically for tightness.
Do not operate the drill with the handle loose.
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