Operation; Assembly - RIDGID R1500 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

SQUARING THE TABLE TO HEAD
See Figure 14, page 21.
 Insert precision round steel rod or straight drill bit
approximately 3 in. long into chuck and tighten.
 Raise table to a working height and place a combination
square flat on table beside rod or bit.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
tool. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent the workpiece or the backup material
from being torn from your hand while drilling,
position them against the left side of the column.
If the workpiece or the backup material are not
long enough to reach the column, clamp them to
the table. Failure to do this could result in personal
injury.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY
See Figure 15, page 21.
This saw is equipped with a switch assembly that has a
built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent
unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and
others.
To turn your saw on:
 With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the switch
to turn ON ( l ).
 If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the table bevel lock
bolt with an adjustable wrench.
 Align the square to the bit by rotating table until the square
and rod or bit are in line.
 Retighten the table bevel lock.
To turn your saw off:
 Press the switch down to turn OFF ( O ).
To lock your saw:
 Press the switch down.
 Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a
safe, secure location.
WARNING:
ALWAYS remove the switch key when the tool is
not in use and keep it in a safe place. In the event
of a power failure, turn the switch OFF ( O ) and
remove the key. This action will prevent the tool
from accidentally starting when power returns.
WARNING:
ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in
contact with the bit before operating the switch
to start the tool. Failure to heed this warning may
cause the workpiece to be kicked back toward the
operator and result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of accidental starting, ALWAYS
make sure the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position
before plugging tool into the power source.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BITS
See Figures 16 and 17, page 22.
To install bits:
 Unplug your drill press.
 Clean tapered surfaces on the chuck and spindle with
a clean cloth. Make sure there are no foreign particles
sticking to these surfaces.
 Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the opening
is slightly larger than the drill bit you intend to use.
 Insert drill bit into chuck the full length of the jaws.
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