Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RB-215 RIDGID
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Cor e Drilling Machines OPERA TOR’S MANUAL • Pour français voire page 13 • Para el castellano vea la página 27 RB-214 RB-215 W ARNING! Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
T able of Contents Recording Form for Machine Model and Serial Number ............................................................................................1 General Safety Information Work Area Safety ...........................................
Core Drilling Machines Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate. Serial No. RB-214/215 Cor e Drilling Machine.
RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Ridge Tool Company 2 General Safety Infor mation WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Work Ar ea Safety • Keep your work area clean and well lit.
RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Ridge Tool Company 3 tion. Dusk mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate con- ditions.
RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Ridge Tool Company 4 Figure 1A – RB-214 Core Drilling Machine Figure 1B – RB-215 Core Drilling Machine Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment Description The RIDGID No. RB-214 and RB-215 are heavy-duty Core Drilling Machines.
RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Ridge Tool Company 5 Machine Inspection WARNING! To prevent serious injury, inspect your Core Drilling Machine. The following inspection procedures should be performed on a daily basis: 1 . Make sure Core Drilling Machine is unplugged and the drill mast switch is set to the OFF position (Figure 1) .
RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Ridge Tool Company 6 Securing Machine WARNING! Drilling machine must be properly secured to the work surface to prevent serious injury to the op- erator. Movement during drilling will cause chatter of bit against work surface, fracturing diamonds.
7. Frequently check the water level in the vacuum water trap. When water trap becomes half full, stop drilling and empty water. 8. After using, turn drill motor ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, then turn vacuum motor ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, unplug power cord and remove, clean and store vacuum seal.
RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Ridge Tool Company 8 10. Your control panel amp-meter will go into the red area when you hit steel. When you encounter rebar, lessen feed feed rate to allow needle to return to the green area. NOTE! It is recommended that after cutting steel, you stop and break out core and any loose pieces of steel, then proceed.
RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Ridge Tool Company 9 Maintenance Instructions Make sure machine is unplugged from power source before performing maintenance or making any adjustment. Lubrication Keep a light coating of oil on rack and pinion and drill spindle.
RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Ridge Tool Company 10 Wiring Diagram (230V , 50-60Hz) - Australia and Europe Vacuum Switch 8 Amp 250V AC Motor Switch 10 Amp 250V AC Vacuum Receptacle 15 Amp 250V AC M.
RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Ridge Tool Company 11 Wiring Diagram (230V , 50-60Hz) - Cat. No. 16597 Vacuum Switch 8 Amp 250V AC Motor Switch 10 Amp 250V AC Vacuum Receptacle 15 Amp 250V AC Motor R.
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Printed in U.S.A. 2/01 999-998-024.10 Ridge Tool Subsidiary Emerson Electric Co. Ridge T ool Company 400 Clark Street Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001 Against Material Defects & Workmanship FULL LIFETIME W.
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