Assembly - RIDGID R1500 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully lift tool from the carton and place it on a level work
surface.
NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, keep your
knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back, and get
help when needed.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose
Parts List are already assembled to your product
when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not
assembled to the product by the manufacturer and
require customer installation. Use of a product that
may have been improperly assembled could result
in serious personal injury.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
 Remove the protective oil that is applied to the table and
column. Use any ordinary household type grease and
spot remover.
 Apply a coat of paste wax to the table and column to
prevent rust. Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry
cloth.
 The machine is factory set for accurate drilling. After
assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has
influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures
explained in this manual.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate
this tool 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 tool or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
tool. 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:
Do not lift the tool without help. Hold it close to
your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your
legs, not your back. Ignoring these precautions can
result in back injury.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected drill
press movement, bolt it to the floor. Make sure and
leave adequate room to fully open the belt guard.
If the workpiece is too large to easily support with
one hand, provide an auxiliary support.
TOOLS NEEDED
See Figure 3, page 18.
The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are
needed for assembly:
 15/16 in. Socket Wrench
 Adjustable Wrench
 Combination Square
LOOSE PARTS LIST
See Figure 4, page 18.
The following items are included with the tool:
Head assembly .......................................................... 1
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Collar .......................................................................... 1
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 Column ....................................................................... 1
Rack ........................................................................... 1
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Column support ......................................................... 1
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Base ........................................................................... 1
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Flat washer ................................................................. 4
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Lock washer ............................................................... 4
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 Hex bolt ...................................................................... 4
Table support ............................................................. 1
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Table crank ................................................................. 1
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Feed handle ............................................................... 3
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Table .......................................................................... 1
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Chuck ......................................................................... 1
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 Switch key .................................................................. 1
Hex key ...................................................................... 2
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