Adjustments - RIDGID R7100 Operator's Manual

ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:
This tool should never be connected to a power sup-
ply when you are assembling parts, making adjust-
ments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when
the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will pre-
vent accidental starting that could cause serious in-
jury.
Chuck Removal
See Figure 9 and 10.
The chuck must be removed in order to use some accesso-
ries. To remove:
1. Unplug the drill.
2. Open chuck jaws using the provided chuck key.
3. Insert a 5/16 inch (8 mm) or larger hex key wrench into
the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
4. Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a clock-
wise direction. See Figure 9. This will loosen the screw in
the chuck for easy removal.
5. Open chuck jaws and remove hex key. Remove the chuck
screw by turning it in a clockwise direction.
Note: The screw has left hand threads.
6. Insert hex key wrench in the chuck and tighten chuck jaws
securely.
7. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise dir-
ection.See Figure 10. This will loosen chuck on the
spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand.
To Retighten a Loose Chuck
See Figure 9.
The chuck may become loose on the spindle and develop a
wobble when using the drill. Periodically check chuck screw
for tightness. A loose screw may cause the chuck jaws to
bind and prevent them from closing. To tighten, follow these
steps:
1. Unplug the drill.
2. Open the chuck jaws.
3. Insert the hex key wrench into the chuck and tighten the
chuck jaws securely. Tap the hex key sharply with a mal-
let in a clockwise direction. See Figure 9. This will tighten
the chuck on the spindle.
4. Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key wrench.
5. Tighten the chuck screw.
Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
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Fig. 9
Fig. 10