Maintenance - RIDGID R1500 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other part can create a hazard or
cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 during product
operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust
mask.
GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
a clean cloth to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
 Frequently blow out any saw dust that may accumulate
inside the motor housing.
 Check belt condition often
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which could
result in serious personal injury.
LUBRICATION
The ball bearings in the quill and V-belt pulley are
permanently lubricated. To lubricate the spindle, pull quill
down to maximum depth and oil moderately once every three
months. Oil all slide bars lightly every two months. If cranking
becomes difficult, grease bracket lightly. Periodically
lubricate the gear rack in order to keep the vertical movement
smooth and to help prolong the life of your drill press.
PULLEYS
See Figures 26 and 27, page 24.
Should you experience a high level of vibration or if the drill
press fails to drive the bit, check for proper tensioning of the
belts. If the main shaft fails to turn, the problem could be a
loose hex nut on the main shaft. To make sure the pulleys
are properly seated and tight, locate the set screw on the
main hex nut. Loosen the set screw with a 3 mm hex key
and thoroughly tighten the main hex nut with an adjustable
wrench. Retighten the set screw.
NOTE: The set screw is tightened clockwise and the large
hex nut is tightened counter-clockwise.
REMOVING CHUCK
See Figure 28, page 24.
 Unplug the drill press.
 Lower the spindle until the slots in the spindle are visible.
 Insert the screwdriver into the spindle slot.
 Using a strap wrench, rotate the chuck clockwise to
remove the chuck from the spindle.
NOTE: Make sure and hold onto the chuck to prevent it
from dropping when it is released from the spindle nose.
 Remove the screwdriver from the spindle.
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