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KEYLESS CHUCK
See Figure 4.
The drill has a keyless chuck to tighten or release
drill bits in the chuck jaws. The arrows on the chuck
indicate which direction to rotate the chuck body in
order to
LOCK
(tighten) or
UNLOCK
(release) the
drill bit.
INSTALLING BITS
See Figures 4 - 5.
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in the center position.
Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where
the opening is slightly larger than the bit size you
intend to use. Also, raise the front of the drill
slightly to keep the bit from falling out of the
chuck jaws.
Insert the drill bit.
Tighten the chuck jaws securely on the bit.
REMOVING BITS
See Figures 4.
Lock the switch trigger by placing the forward/
reverse selector in the center position.
Open the chuck jaws.
Remove the drill bit.
ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH
This product is equipped with an adjustable torque
clutch for driving different types of screws into
different materials. The proper setting depends on
• 1 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 12
• 13 - 16
For driving small screws
For driving screws into soft material
For driving screws into soft and hard
materials
For driving screws into hard wood
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When drilling hard, smooth surfaces, use a
center punch to mark the desired hole location.
This will prevent the drill bit from slipping
off-center as the hole is started.
When drilling metals, use a light oil on the drill bit
to keep it from overheating. The oil will prolong
the life of the bit and increase the drilling action.
If the bit jams in the workpiece or if the drill
stalls, stop the tool immediately. Remove the bit
from the workpiece and determine the reason for
jamming.
WOOD DRILLING
For maximum performance, use high speed steel
bits for wood drilling.
Begin drilling at a very low speed to prevent the
bit from slipping off the starting point. Increase
the speed as the drill bit bites into the material.
When drilling through holes, place a block of
wood behind the workpiece to prevent ragged or
splintered edges on the back side of the hole.
METAL DRILLING
For maximum performance, use high speed steel
bits for metal or steel drilling.
Begin drilling at a very low speed to prevent the
bit from slipping off the starting point.
Maintain a speed and pressure which allows
cutting without overheating the bit. Applying too
much pressure will:
When drilling large holes in metal, start with a
small bit, then finish with a larger bit. Also,
lubricate the bit with oil to improve drilling action
and increase bit life.
• Overheat the drill;
• Wear the bearings;
• Bend or burn bits; and
• Produce off-center or irregular-shaped holes.
WARNING
Battery products are always in operating
condition. Therefore, the switch should
always be locked when not in use or
carrying at your side.
SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 3.
To turn the drill
ON
, depress the switch trigger. To
turn it
OFF
, release the switch trigger.
FOWARD/REVERSE SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
See Figure 3.
The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is
controlled by a selector located above the switch
trigger. With the drill held in a normal operating
position, the forward/reverse selector should be
positioned to the left of the switch trigger for
forward drilling. The drilling direction is reversed
when the selector is to the right of the switch
trigger.
Setting the switch trigger in the
OFF
(center lock)
position helps reduce the possibility of accidental
starting when not in use.
WARNING
Do not hold the chuck with one hand and
use the power of the drill to tighten the
chuck jaws on the drill bit. The chuck body
could slip in your hand, or your hand could
slip and come in contact with the rotating
drill bit. This could cause an accident
resulting in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Make sure to insert the drill bit straight into
the chuck jaws. Do not insert the drill bit
into the chuck jaws at an angle then 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.
OPERATION
OPERATION
NOTE:
Rotate the chuck body in the direction of
the arrow marked
GRIP
to close the chuck jaws.
Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the
chuck jaws.
NOTE:
Rotate the chuck body in the direction of
the arrow marked
RELEASE
to open the chuck
jaws. Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the
chuck jaws.
DRILLING
See Figure 6.
Check the position of the rotation selector for the
correct setting (forward or Reverse).
Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with
clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit
rotates.
Hold the drill firmly and place the bit at the point
to be drilled.
Depress the switch trigger to start the drill.
Move the drill bit into the workpiece, applying
only enough pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do
not force the drill or apply side pressure to
elongate a hole. Let the tool do the work.
WARNING
Be prepared for binding at the bit
breakthrough. When these situations occur,
the drill has a tendency to grab and kick
opposite to the direction of rotation and
could cause loss of control when breaking
through material. If not prepared, this loss of
control can result in possible serious injury.
NOTE:
This drill has an electric brake. When the
switch trigger is released, the chuck stops turning.
When the brake is functioning properly, sparks will
be visible through the vent slots on the housing.
This is normal and is the action of the brake.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi
replacement parts. Use of any other parts
may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum based products, penetrating oils,
etc., come in contact with plastic parts.
Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create
accessories not recommended for use with
this tool. Any such alteration or modification
is misuse and could result in a hazardous
condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from
various types of commercial solvents and may be
damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove
dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can
damage the tool as well as the workpiece.
TO INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2.
Place the forward/reverse selector in the centre
lock position.
Insert the battery pack into the product as
shown.
Make sure the latches on each side of the
battery pack snap in place and that the battery
pack is secured in the product before beginning
operation.
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
Place the forward/reverse selector in the centre
lock position.
Depress the latches on each side of the battery
pack.
Remove the battery pack from the drill.
To stop the drill, release the switch trigger and
allow the chuck to come to a complete stop.
CAUTION:
To prevent gear damage, always allow the
chuck to come to a complete stop before
changing the direction of rotation.
NOTE:
The drill will not run unless the forward/
reverse selector is pushed fully to the left or right.
Avoid running the drill at low speeds for extended
periods of time. Running at low speeds under
constant usage may cause the drill to become
overheated. If this occurs, cool the drill by running it
without load and at full speed.
the type of material and the size of screw you are
using.
ADJUSTING TORQUE
There are sixteen torque indicator settings
located on the front of the drill.
Rotate the adjusting ring to the desired setting.
