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RB-214 Core Drilling RB-215 Machines OPERATOR’S MANUAL • Pour français voire page 13 • Para el castellano vea la página 27 WARNING! Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Model and Serial Number...1 General Safety Information Work Area Safety ...2 Electrical Safety...2 Personal Safety ...2 Tool Use and Care ...3 Service ...3 Specific Safety Information Machine Safety...3 Description, Specifications and Equipment Description ...4...
RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Core Drilling Machines Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate. Serial...
RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine General Safety Information WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Work Area Safety • Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
Rotating han- dle can result in injury. • Do not force drill bit. Drill should be used at a speed and feed rate that does not overload the motor. When starting bits, do not use more than two 12″...
The RIDGID No. RB-214 and RB-215 are heavy-duty Core Drilling Machines. Drilling bit sizes range from through 14″. The RB-214 Machine has a combination an- chor/vacuum base which provides additional flexibility by incorporating both bases in one unit. The RB-215 has an anchor base only.
1. Make sure Core Drilling Machine is unplugged and the drill mast switch is set to the OFF position (Figure 1). 2. Inspect the vacuum seal for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Securing Machine WARNING! Drilling machine must be properly secured to the work surface to prevent serious injury to the op- erator. Movement during drilling will cause chatter of bit against work surface, fracturing diamonds. Bit may also bind in hole causing damage to the bit.
Never turn drill ON with bit resting on CAUTION the concrete. 2. Check hole alignment by lowering drill until it is about ″ from concrete. 3. Position 2-speed selector knob on drill to desired speed. Move selector down towards spindle to select high speed for up through 4″...
1. Drill to full depth of bit. 2. Back drill out and remove bit and core. 3. Put drill bit back into hole and connect a 4, 6 or 12″ bit extension rod to bit and secure with spindle wrench.
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.
RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Wiring Diagram (115V, 60Hz) Motor Amp-Meter w/Current Switch Transformer 20 Amp 125 Volt 12 GA (Black) Twistlock Plug 30 Amp 125 Volt Wiring Diagram (230V, 50-60Hz) - Australia and Europe Black Ammeter Motor Switch 10 Amp...
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RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Wiring Diagram (230V, 50-60Hz) - Cat. No. 16597 Black Ammeter Motor Switch 10 Amp 250V AC Green/Yellow Blue 250V AC Brown Filter Black White Black White Vacuum Switch 8 Amp 250V AC Black White Green/Yellow Ridge Tool Company...
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Duración de la cobertura Esta garantía cubre a la herramienta RIDGID durante toda su vida útil. La cobertura de la garantía caduca cuando el producto se torna inservible por razones distintas a las de defectos en la mano de obra o en los materiales.