Ryobi HP1830M Operator's Manual

1/2 in. (13 mm) three speed cordless hammer drill

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This new cordless hammer drill has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the drill-driver will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before
using this product.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
1/2 in. (13 mm) THREE SPEED
CORDLESS HAMMER DRILL
MODEL NO. HP1830M

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  • Page 1 This new cordless hammer drill has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the drill-driver will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARNING: The operation of any drill can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.
  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire. ■ Use battery only with charger listed. MODEL BATTERY HP1830M 130224007 PERSONAL SAFETY ■ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com- mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alco- hol, or medication.
  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    SERVICE ■ Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions For Charger

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol- low all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. ■ Never use a battery that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion.
  • Page 6: Symbols

    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...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    ■ If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800- 525-2579 for assistance. You may use the cordless hammer drill for the purposes listed below: Hammer drilling in concrete, brick, or other masonry. Drilling in wood.
  • Page 8: Features

    FEATURES THREE SPEED GEAR TRAIN This hammer drill has a three-speed gear train. A slide switch is located on top of the drill to select either LO (1), HI (2) or SUPER-HI (3) speed. FORWARD/REVERSE SELECTOR (DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR) The hammer drill has a forward/reverse selector located above the switch trigger.
  • Page 9 FEATURES THREE SPEED GEAR TRAIN (LO-HI-SUPER-HI) DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR KEYLESS CHUCK SWITCH TRIGGER STORAGE AREA BATTERY PACK Fig. 1 Page 9...
  • Page 10: Adjustments

    ■ Loosen the auxiliary handle assembly by turning the knob counterclockwise. ■ Adjust the depth gauge rod so that the drill bit extends beyond the end of the rod to the required drilling depth. ■ Tighten the auxiliary handle assembly by turning the knob clockwise.
  • Page 11 ADJUSTING THE TORQUE See Figure 4. The hammer drill is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch for driving different types of screws into different materials. Adjust the torque as necessary. We recommend that you use carbide-tipped bits and select hammer mode when drilling in hard materials such as brick, tile, concrete, etc.
  • Page 12 6. WARNING: Do not insert a drill bit into the chuck jaws and tighten as shown in Figure 7. This could cause the drill bit to be thrown from the drill resulting possible serious injury or damage to the chuck.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury. CHARGING YOUR DRILL-DRIVER The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it prior to use.
  • Page 14 TURNING ON/OFF THE HAMMER DRILL See Figure 10. Follow these steps to turn on/off the hammer drill. ■ Turn on the hammer drill : Depress the trigger switch. ■ Turn off the hammer drill : Release the trigger switch. VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 10.
  • Page 15 KEYLESS CHUCK See Figure 12. A keyless chuck has been provided with your drill to allow for easy installation and removal of bits. As the name implies, you can hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws.
  • Page 16: Parts Ordering / Service

    ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Place the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 10. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Place the battery pack in your drill. Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in drill's battery port.
  • Page 17 OPERATION ■ Hold the drill at a right angle as shown in figure 16. Do not force or apply side pressure to elongate the hole. ■ If the hammer speed decreases while drilling deep holes, it may be necessary to lift up partially on the tool to clear debris from the hole.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    ■ Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key wrench into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely. ■ Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    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. ■ Storing and charging your batteries in temperatures above 100°F or below 50°F will shorten battery life.
  • Page 20 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.

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