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RB-214
Core Drilling
RB-215
Machines
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
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WARNING!
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.
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RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Model and Serial Number............................................................................................1 General Safety Information Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................2 Electrical Safety..........................................................................................
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RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Core Drilling Machines Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate. Serial No.
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RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine • When operating a power tool outside, use an out- General Safety Information door extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of to follow all instructions listed below may electrical shock. result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. • Use only three-wire extension cords which have SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! three-prong grounding plugs and
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RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine tion. Dusk mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or Specific Safety Information hearing protection must be used for appropriate con- ditions. WARNING! WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, Read this operator’s manual carefully before using sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities the Core Drilling Machine. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in contains chemicals known to the State of California to ele
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RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Description, Specifications and Ceiling Jack Screw Standard Equipment Shim Adjusting Mast with Gear Rack Screw (6) Description Head Carriage The RIDGID No. RB-214 and RB-215 are heavy-duty 1 2 Core Drilling Machines. Drilling bit sizes range from / ″ Warning Plate through 14″. The RB-214 Machine has a combination an- chor/vacuum base which provides additional flexibility Carriage by incorporating both bases in one unit. The RB-215 Locking Handle has an anchor bas
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RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Machine Inspection Machine and Work Area Set-Up WARNING! WARNING! To prevent serious injury, inspect your Core Drilling To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the Machine. The following inspection procedures machine and work area is required. The following should be performed on a daily basis: procedures should be following to set-up the ma- chine. 1. Make sure Core Drilling Machine is unplugged and the 1. Check that the work area has the following: drill ma
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RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Vacuum Anchor Method-to-Floor Securing Machine (RB-214 Only) WARNING! The Vacuum Anchor Method is recommended for 8″ diameter holes or less. The Anchor Vacuum Method is NOT recommended on rough or cracked floor conditions, holes deeper than one bit length, or steel concentration greater than standard rebar. WARNING Do not use Vacuum Anchor Method to mount machine to a wall. Drilling machine must be properly secured to the 1. Turn machine on its back and insert va
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RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine 7. Frequently check the water level in the vacuum water over 4″. Make certain speed is proper for bit diame- trap. When water trap becomes half full, stop drilling ter being used. and empty water. CAUTION DO NOT move speed selector while drill spindle is rotating. 8. After using, turn drill motor ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, then turn vacuum motor ON/OFF switch NOTE! If a water collector ring and pump is used, plug to the OFF position, unplug power cord and
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RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine 10. Your control panel amp-meter will go into the red Installing Bit Extension Rods area when you hit steel. When you encounter rebar, In order to drill deeper than the 13″ long bit will allow, bit lessen feed feed rate to allow needle to return to the extension rods must be used. Drilling rate will be slower green area. because of the extra amount of drag on the bit walls. NOTE! It is recommended that after cutting steel, you NOTE! When it is necessary to place
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RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Maintenance Instructions Service and Repair WARNING Make sure machine is unplugged from power source before performing maintenance or making WARNING! any adjustment. Lubrication Keep a light coating of oil on rack and pinion and drill spindle. Ventilation Service and repair work on this Core Drilling Machine Keep drill motor inlet and air passage clear to assure must be performed by qualified repair personnel. proper motor ventilation. Machine should be taken to
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RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Wiring Diagram (115V, 60Hz) 12 GA (Black) 14 GA (Black) Vacuum Receptacle B B 15 Amp Motor Vacuum Motor 125 Volt Amp-Meter w/Current Receptacle Switch Transformer Switch 20 Amp 16 Amp 20 Amp GR 125 Volts 125 Volt 125 Volt W W 14 GA (Black) 12 GA (Black) 14 GA (White) 12 GA (Green) 12 GA (White) 14 GA (Green) 12 GA (Green) To Box Twistlock Plug 30 Amp 125 Volt Wiring Diagram (230V, 50-60Hz) - Australia and Europe Black White Black Black Ammeter White Motor Rece
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RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine Wiring Diagram (230V, 50-60Hz) - Cat. No. 16597 Black White Black Black White Ammeter Motor Receptacle 20 Amp 250V AC Vacuum Motor Vacuum Receptacle Switch Switch 15 Amp 10 Amp 8 Amp GR 250V AC GR 250V AC 250V AC Black White Green/Yellow Blue 250V AC Brown Green Green/Yellow Filter Ridge Tool Company 11 Red Black Green
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RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine 12 Ridge Tool Company
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FULL LIFETIME FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY WARRANTY Against Material Defects Against Material Defects & Workmanship & Workmanship What is covered Ce qui est couvert ® ® RIDGID tools are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material. Les outils RIDGE sont garantis contre tous vices de matériaux et de main d’oeuvre. How long coverage lasts Durée de couverture ® ® This warranty lasts for the lifetime of the RIDGID tool. Warranty coverage ends when the prod- Cette garantie est applicable du
