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Your drill has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current...
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call RIDGID customer service for assistance.
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect- ing insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
This tool has a 12-foot power cord. The plug features smooth corners that are designed not to snag on your work. SWITCH TRIGGER To turn the drill ON, depress the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to turn the drill OFF. LOCK-ON BUTTON Fig.
KEYLESS CHUCK The drill has a keyless chuck that makes it simple to tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws. Grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand. Rotate the chuck body with your other hand.
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Tighten the auxiliary handle assembly securely by turning the handle clockwise. SWITCH See Figure 3. To turn the drill ON, depress the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to turn the drill OFF. D IR E CTI ON OF RO TATIO N S ELECTO R (FORWARD/REVERSE) See Figure 4.
Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the open- ing is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. Also, raise the front of the drill slightly to keep the bit from falling out of the chuck jaws.
Plug the drill into power supply source. Hold the drill firmly and place the bit at the point to be drilled. Depress the switch trigger to start the drill. Do not lock the switch ON for jobs where the drill may need to be stopped suddenly.
Unplug the drill. Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely. Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a clock- wise direction. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK 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: ...
Tools covers all defects in workmanship or materials and normal wear items such as brushes, chucks, motors, switch- es, cords, gears and even cordless batteries in this RIDGID tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool. Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary.
R7110 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com.