Ryobi SDS65, Operator'S Manual

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9 — English
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Hold the drill firmly and place the bit at the point to be
drilled, or where the screw is to be driven.
WARNING:
Do not drive a screw where there is likely to be hidden
wiring behind the surface. Contact with a “live” wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and possibly
shock the operator. If you must drive a screw where hid-
den wire may be present, always hold tool by insulated
gripping surfaces (handle) when performing the operation
to prevent a shock to the operator.
 Depress the switch trigger to start the drill.
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Move the drill bit into the workpiece, applying only enough
pressure to keep the bit cutting or driving the screw. Do
not force the drill or apply side pressure to elongate a
hole. Let the tool do the work.
WARNING:
When drilling, be prepared for binding at bit breakthrough.
When these situations occur, the drill has a tendency to
grab and kick in the opposite direction and could cause
loss of control when breaking through material. If not
prepared, this loss of control can result in possible seri-
ous injury.
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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.
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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 AND METAL DRILLING
For maximum performance, use high speed steel bits for
wood or metal drilling. Select drilling mode. Begin drilling
at a very low speed to prevent the bit from slipping off the
starting point.
Wood Drilling
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Select Rotational Drilling Mode.
 Increase the speed as the drill bit bites into the material.
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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.
OPERATION
Metal and Steel Drilling
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Select Rotational Drilling Mode .
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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.
 Maintain a speed and pressure which allows cutting
without overheating the bit. Applying too much pressure
will:
• Overheat the drill;
• Wear the bearings;
• Bend or burn bits; and
• Produce off-center or irregular-shaped holes.
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When drilling large holes in metal, start with a small bit,
then finish with a larger bit.
MASONRY DRILLING
For maximum performance, use carbide-tipped masonry
impact bits or designated hammer drill bits when drilling holes
in brick, tile, concrete, etc. Select
Rotary Hammer Mode. 
NOTE: The hammer drill has not been designed for reverse
hammering.
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Apply light pressure at medium speed for best results in
brick.
 Apply additional pressure for hard materials such as
concrete.
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When drilling holes in tile, practice on a scrap piece to
determine the best speed and pressure. Begin drilling at
a very low speed to prevent the bit from slipping off the
starting point.
CHISELING
See Figure 8, page 12.
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Select Chisel Only Mode .
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Position the tip of the chisel at the point where chiseling
is to begin.
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Apply light pressure and medium speed for best results in
brick or tile. Apply additional pressure for hard materials
such as concrete.
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Selecting Chisel Adjust Mode allows the bit to rotate
freely to the best operating position for your chiseling
application.