RIDGID R7121 Manuel D'utilisation page 9

ASSEMbLY
INSTALLING AUXILIARY HANDLE
See Figure 2, page 14.
An auxiliary handle is packed with the drill for ease of op-
eration and to help prevent loss of control. The auxiliary
handle may be installed at three different positions on the
drill body.
To install the auxiliary handle:
 Insert the threaded end of the handle into one of the three
positions on the drill as shown in figure 2.
 Tighten the auxiliary handle at the desired angle by turn-
ing the handle clockwise.
To prevent thread damage and possible loss of control, the
auxiliary handle should be checked periodically for tightness.
Do not operate the drill with the handle loose.
INSTALLING SPADE HANDLE
See Figure 3, page 14.
A two-position spade handle is packed with the drill for ease
of operation and to help prevent loss of control.
To install the spade handle:
 Place handle either vertically or horizontally on the mount-
ing boss, located on the rear end of the drill.
 Turn the cap screw clockwise and tighten securely. Do not
over tighten.
To prevent thread damage and possible loss of control, the
spade handle should be checked periodically for tightness.
Do not operate the drill with the handle loose.
TO INSTALL bITS
See Figure 4, page 14
 Unplug the drill.
 Insert the chuck key and twist counterclockwise as
shown in figure 4.
 Insert the drill bit into the chuck the full length of the
jaws.
WARNING:
Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws and tighten as
shown in figure 5. This could cause the drill bit to
be thrown from the drill resulting in possible serious
personal injury or damage to the chuck.
 Tighten the chuck jaws securely on the drill bit, using
the chuck key provided. Do not use a wrench to tighten
or loosen the chuck jaws. For best performance, repeat
this for the remaining two key holes.
 Remove the chuck key and return it to the storage
area.
TO REMOVE bITS
 Unplug the drill.
 Loosen the chuck jaws using the chuck key provided.
See To Install bits.
 Remove the drill bit from the chuck jaws.
 Remove the chuck key and return it to the storage
area.
CHUCk kEY
A chuck key has been provided for use when installing or
removing bits. It is also used when removing the chuck. (See
chuck removal section.)
When not in use, the chuck key can be placed in the key
strap.
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