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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER. Your new cordless drill-driver has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
Use battery only with charger listed. MODEL BATTERY HP962 1311146 HP1202M 1311148 ■ Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire. Use only with battery pack listed.
Tool Use and Care ■ Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. ■ Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your appli- cation.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS WARNING: A damaged battery is subject to explosion. To avoid serious personal injury, properly dispose of a damaged battery. Important Safety Instructions For Charger ■ Save these instructions. This manual contains im- portant safety and operating instructions for charger. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current No Load Speed...
Your Drill-Driver" for normal recharging of batteries. If the charger/charging assembly does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger/charging assembly to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electrical check. DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTED BATTERY...
This practice will increase battery life. OPERATION TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING SWITCH TRIGGER KEYLESS CHUCK MAG TRAY™ (Model HP1202M) BATTERY PACK CHARGING ASSEMBLY Page 7 LEVEL STORAGE AREA DIRECTION OF ROTATION...
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■ Place the direction of rotation selector in center posi- See Figure 3. tion. ■ Place the battery pack in your drill. Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in drill's battery port. ure 4. ■ Make sure the latches on each side of your battery pack snap in place and that battery pack is secured in drill before beginning operation.
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Also, raise the front of your drill slightly to keep the bit from falling out of the chuck jaws. ■ Insert your drill bit into the chuck the full length of the See Figure 6. jaws.
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LEVEL DRILLING See Figure 10. A convenient new feature provided with your drill is a level. It is recessed in the motor housing on top of your drill. It can be used to keep drill bit level during drilling operations. OPERATION...
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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.
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■ Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key into the chuck of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely. ■ Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise See Figure 13.
CAUTION: Any repairs requiring disassembly should only be performed by a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. For the repair center nearest you, call 1-800-525-2579. ■ Store and charge your batteries in a cool area. Temperatures above or below normal room temperature wil shorten battery life.
Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.