RIDGID RB-214 User Manual
Core Drilling
Machines
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
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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.
Table of Contents
Recording Form for Machine Model and Serial Number............................................................................................1
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety...........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety...........................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use and Care......................................................................................................................................................3
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Machine Safety............................................................................................................................................................3
Description, Specifications and Equipment
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................4
Machine Inspection .......................................................................................................................................................5
Machine and Work Area Set-Up ...................................................................................................................................5
Securing Machine
Bolt Anchor Method-to-Floor.......................................................................................................................................6
Bolt Anchor Method-to-Wall ........................................................................................................................................6
Vacuum Anchor Method-to-Floor................................................................................................................................6
Ceiling Jack Anchor Method........................................................................................................................................7
Operating Instructions..................................................................................................................................................7
Removing Cores
Breaking a Core ..........................................................................................................................................................8
Removing Broken Core Below the Surface.................................................................................................................8
Removing Broken Core Stuck in Bit............................................................................................................................8
Removing a Lodged Bit from Hole ..............................................................................................................................8
Installing Bit Extension Rods.......................................................................................................................................8
Accessories
Accessories for Core Drilling Machines.......................................................................................................................8
Maintenance Instructions
Lubrication...................................................................................................................................................................9
Ventilation....................................................................................................................................................................9
Motor Brush Replacement...........................................................................................................................................9
Bit Replacement..........................................................................................................................................................9
Shims ..........................................................................................................................................................................9
Vacuum Seal...............................................................................................................................................................9
Machine Storage............................................................................................................................................................9
Service and Repair ........................................................................................................................................................9
Wiring Diagrams..........................................................................................................................................................10
Lifetime Warranty..........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
Ridge Tool Companyii
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.
RB-214/215
Cor e Drilling Machine
RB-214/215 Core Drilling Machine
Ridge Tool Company2
General Safety Information
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 Area Safety
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
Electrical Safety
• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet,
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the
grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically
malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces. There
is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is
grounded.
• Do not expose electrical tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a tool will increase the risk of
electrical shock.
• Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to carry the
tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electrical shock.
• When operating a power tool outside, use an out-
door extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These
cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of
electrical shock.
• Use only three-wire extension cords which have
three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept the tool’s plug. Use of other
extension cords will not ground the tool and increase
the risk of electrical shock.
• Use proper extension cords. (See chart.) Insufficient
conductor size will cause excessive voltage drop, loss
of power.
• Keep all electric connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plugs or tool with wet hands.
Reduces the risk of electrical shock.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medications. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jew-
elry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF
before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on
the switch or plugging tools in that have the switch ON
invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys before turning the tool
ON. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating
part of the tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Wear hearing protectors, ear plugs or muffs when
using tool. Noise level may affect hearing with prolonged use.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
Grounded
Receptacle
Extension Cord
Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cord
Nameplate
Amps Total Length (in feet)
0 – 25 26 – 50 51 – 100
0 – 6 18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG
6 – 10 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG
10 – 12 16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG
12 – 16 14 AWG 12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED
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 conditions.
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area and work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
Tool Use and Care
• Do not use if switch does not turn it ON or OFF.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories
or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended for
your tool. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool
may become hazardous when used on another tool.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a
risk of electrical shock or injury.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING!
Read this operator’s manual carefully before using
the Core Drilling Machine. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service
Department at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.
Machine Safety
• Core Drilling Machine is made to drill holes in
granite, masonry and steel reinforced concrete.
Follow instructions on proper use of this machine.
Do not use for other purposes. Other uses or mod-
ifying this machine for other applications may increase
the risk of serious injury.
• Do not wear loose cloth gloves or loose clothing
when operating machine. Wear only leather gloves.
Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned. Do not reach
across the machine or drill bit. Clothing can be
caught by the machine resulting in entanglement and
serious injury.
• Use extreme caution when drilling through floors.
Provide protection of all personnel and material
below the area. Cores generally drop from the drill at
completion of the hole.
• Keep fingers and hands away from drill bit. This
practice will prevent entanglement and reduces risk of
being cut.
• Secure drill stand to the work surface. Use bolts,
ceiling jack or vacuum hold-down. Do not secure
with a vacuum hold-down when drilling on vertical
surfaces such as walls. Drill stand must be prop-
erly secured to prevent bit damage and serious injury.
• When releasing carriage locking handle, maintain
a firm grip on feed handle to prevent feed handle
from revolving due to weight of drill. Rotating han-
dle can result in injury.
• Do not force drill bit. Drill should be used at a
speed and feed rate that does not overload the
motor. When starting bits, do not use more than two
12″ extensions. Less likely to bind and lose control.
WARNING
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