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Your drill-driver has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it 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.
n Introduction ... 2 n General Safety Rules ... 3-4 n Specific Safety Rules... 4 n Safety Rules for Charger ... 5 n Symbols... 6-7 n Features... n Assembly ... 9 n Operation... 10-15 n Maintenance ... 16-17 n Parts Ordering / Service ... 18 This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.
Use battery only with charger listed. MODEL BATTERY PACK (P100) CHARGER (P110) P206 130224028 130224028 n Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
SERVICE n Tool service must be performed only by qualified re- pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per- forming an operation where the cutting tool may con- tact hidden wiring.
SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. n Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current...
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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service tech- nician.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Chuck ... 1/2 in. Keyless Motor ...18 Volt DC Switch...Variable Speed No Load Speed ...0-350/0-1,300/min. TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING KEYLESS CHUCK (SCREW HOLDER) END VIEW OF LEVEL FOR VERTICAL DRILLING FEATURES Clutch...24 position Torque... Maximum 330 in.lb. Charger Input ... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Charge Rate ...1 Hour TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN (HI-LO)
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. BIT STORAGE Bits provided with the drill can be placed in the storage area, located on the top of motor housing. DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR...
NOTE: If the charger does not charge the battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electrical check. n Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided.
LED. After 30 minutes, reinsert the battery pack in the charger. If the green LED continues to remain on, return battery pack to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for checking or replacing. NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use of the tool causes the batteries to become hot.
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KEYLESS CHUCK See Figure 6. The drill has a keyless chuck to tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws. Grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand. Rotate the chuck body with your other hand. The...
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The drill has a two-speed gear train designed for drilling or driving at LO (1) or HI (2) speeds. A slide switch is located on top of the drill to select either LO (1) or HI (2) speed. When using drill in the LO (1) speed range, speed will decrease and unit will have more power and torque.
Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the open- ing 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.
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Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates. n Hold the drill firmly and place the bit at the point to be drilled. n Depress the switch trigger to start the drill.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
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Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely. n Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise di- rection. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.
Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below. • HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi is a registered trademark of Ryobi ® 983000-815 7-05 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1/2 in./18 VOLT DRILL-DRIVER...