RIDGID R7130 Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Fig. 13

CHUCK REMOVAL

See Figures 13 - 15.

To remove the chuck:

Unplug the drill.

Select LOW (1) speed.

Open chuck jaws using the provided chuck key.

Insert a 3/8 in. or larger hex key wrench into the chuck

of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws se cure ly.

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.

Open chuck jaws and remove hex key. Remove the chuck

screw by turning it in a clockwise direction.

NOTE:

The screw has left hand threads.

Insert hex key wrench in the chuck and tighten chuck

jaws se cure ly.

Tap sharply with a mallet in a coun ter clock wise direc-

tion.

This will loosen chuck on the spin dle. It can now be

un screwed by hand.

TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK

See Figure 15.

The chuck may become loose on the spindle and develop a

wobble when using the drill. Periodically check chuck screw

for tight ness. A loose screw may cause the chuck jaws to

bind and pre vent them from closing.

To tighten:

Unplug the drill.

Open the chuck jaws.

Insert the hex key wrench into the chuck and tighten the

chuck jaws se cure ly. Tap the hex key sharply with a mal let

in a clock wise di rec tion. This will tight en the chuck on

the spin dle.

Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key wrench.

Tighten the chuck screw by turning counterclockwise.

NOTE:

The chuck screw has left hand threads.

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

MALLET

HEX KEY

SCREWDRIVER

CHUCK

MALLET

HEX KEY

CHUCK