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WARNING:

Carefully read through this entire operator's manual
before using your new screwdriver. Pay close attention
to the Safety Rules, Warnings and Cautions. If you use
your screwdriver properly and only for what it is
intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

KNOW YOUR DRYWALL SCREWDRIVER

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to operate your screwdriver, familiarize
yourself with all operating features and safety
requirements.

WARNING:

If any parts are missing, do not operate your
screwdriver until the missing parts are replaced.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious
personal injury.

SWITCH

To turn your screwdriver 

ON

, depress the switch trigger.

Release switch trigger to turn your screwdriver 

OFF

.

FORWARD/REVERSE LEVER

Your screwdriver has a forward/reverse lever located
above switch trigger for changing direction of bit rotation.

FEATURES

SWITCH

 TRIGGER

LOCK-ON

BUTTON

Fig. 1

VARIABLE SPEED

This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is con-
trolled by the amount of switch trigger depression.

BELT CLIP

A convenient feature provided on your screwdriver is a
belt clip. It is molded on top of the motor housing of
your screwdriver.

MAGNETIC BIT HOLDER

Your screwdriver has a magnetic bit holder. The magnet
holds screwdriver bit and screws until ready to drive into
drywall.

ADJUSTABLE NOSEPIECE

Your screwdriver has an adjustable nosepiece for vary-
ing screw depth. It can also be removed for easy bit
changes.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your screwdriver has a precision built electric motor. It
should be connected to a

power supply that is 120

volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). 

Do

not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial
voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will
overheat. If your screwdriver does not operate when
plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.

BELT CLIP

ADJUSTING SLEEVE

FORWARD / REVERSE

LEVER

MAGNETIC

BIT HOLDER

1/4 in. (6.4 mm)

SCREWDRIVER

BIT

ADJUSTABLE

NOSEPIECE

Summary of Contents for DSG50

Page 1: ...free performance CAUTION Carefully read through this entire operator s manual before using your new screwdriver Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use you...

Page 2: ...Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply can result in accidents involv...

Page 3: ...wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair cloth ing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in mov ing parts Avoid accidental starting...

Page 4: ...will reduce the risk of elec tric shock or fire Make sure your extension cord is in good condi tion When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will...

Page 5: ...risk of fire electric shock and personal injury WARNING Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk...

Page 6: ...erator s manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product Read the operator s manual for complete safety assembly operating and maintenance and repair...

Page 7: ...BLE SPEED This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure Speed is con trolled by the amount of switch trigger depression BELT CLIP A convenient featur...

Page 8: ...by depressing the switch trigger Note Depress switch trigger all the way for maximum speed and torque of your screwdriver Depress switch trigger only part of the way for less speed and torque Avoid ru...

Page 9: ...sepiece to install or remove bits The magnetic bit holder shown in figure 5 illustrates the location of bit holder inside nosepiece Replace 1 4 in 6 4 mm screwdriver bits by pulling them out of magnet...

Page 10: ...ger to be sure yourscrewdriverisinOFF positionbeforeconnecting it to power supply Check the direction of rotation lever for correct set ting forward or reverse See Figure 4 Secure the workpiece Use cl...

Page 11: ...wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will...

Page 12: ...i Authorized Service Center You can also check our website at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on...

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