RIDGID R5010 Operator's Manual page 13

OPERATION
DRILLING
See Figure 12.
Depress and release switch trigger to be sure your
drill is in OFF position before connecting it to power
supply.
Check the direction of rotation lever for correct
setting (forward or reverse). See Figure 4.
Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with
clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates.
Plug your drill into power supply source.
Hold your drill firmly and place bit at the point to be
drilled.
Depress the switch trigger to start your drill. Do not
lock the switch ON for jobs where your drill may
need to be stopped suddenly.
Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only
enough pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force
your drill or apply side pressure to elongate a hole.
Let your drill and bit do the work.
WARNING:
Be prepared for binding or bit breakthrough. When
these situations occur, drill has a tendency to grab
and kick opposite to the direction of rotation and
could cause loss of control when breaking through
materials. If not prepared, this loss of control can
result in possible serious injury.
HELPFUL HINTS
When drilling hard, smooth surfaces use a center punch to
mark the desired hole location. This will prevent the drill bit
from slipping off center as the hole is started. However, the
variable speed feature allows starting holes without center
punching if desired. To accomplish this, operate your drill
at a low speed until the hole is started.
Pulse mode allows you to drill on hard surfaces without a
center punch.
When drilling metals use a light oil on the drill bit to keep
it from overheating. The oil will prolong the life of the bit and
increase the drilling action.
If the bit jams in the work piece or if your drill stalls, stop the
tool immediately. Remove the bit from the work piece and
determine the reason for jamming.
WARNING:
Do not force the tool. Forcing the tool can result in
jamming and loss of balance or footing, which
could result in personal injury.
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