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Your cordless 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.
Thank you for your purchase.
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Hp496 — 9.6 v
Hp412 — 12 v

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  • Page 1 Your cordless 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WHAt tHIs WARRANty coveRs: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI tool for a period of two years from the date of purchase. With the exception of batteries, power tool accessories are warranted for ninety (90) days.
  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    WARNING! ReAd ANd uNdeRstANd All INstRuctIoNs. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. sAve tHese INstRuctIoNs WoRk AReA  keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.  do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
  • 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 per- forming an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.
  • Page 5: Safety Rules For Charger

    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.  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.
  • Page 6: Symbols

    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...
  • Page 7: Symbols

    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 technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AutHoRIZed seRvIce ceNteR for repair.
  • Page 8: Features

    pRoduct specIFIcAtIoNs Chuck ... 3/8 in. Keyless Motor Model HP496 ... 9.6 V DC Model HP41 ... 1 V DC Switch ...Variable Speed No Load Speed Model HP496 ... 0-580 r/min. (RPM) Model HP41 ... 0-550 r/min. (RPM) Clutch ... 4 Positions Charger Input...
  • Page 9: Features

    Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. keyless cHuck The drill-driver has a keyless chuck that allows you to hand tighten or release drill bit in the chuck jaws. level To keep drill bit level during drilling operations, a level is located on the top end of the motor housing.
  • Page 10: Assembly

     Do not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.  If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-55-579 for assistance. pAckING lIst Cordless Drill Charger Battery Pack (Model HP41 only includes ) Double-ended Bit Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 11: Operation

    Note: If charger does not charge battery pack or orange LED continues to glow after more than 30 minutes of charging, return battery pack and charging assembly to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electri- cal check.  The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging.
  • Page 12 BAtteRy pAck” for normal recharging of batteries. If the charging assembly does not charge the battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charging assembly to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electrical check. to INstAll BAtteRy pAck See Figure 3.
  • Page 13: Removing Bits

     Open or close chuck jaws to a point where the opening is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. Also, raise the front of the drill slightly to keep the bit from fall- ing out of the chuck jaws.
  • Page 14: Variable Speed

    See Figure 7. To turn the drill oN, depress the switch trigger. To turn it oFF, release the switch trigger. vARIABle speed See Figure 7. The drill has a variable speed feature in the switch. The switch delivers higher speed and torque with increased trigger pressure.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16: Operation

    AdJustABle toRQue clutcH See Figure 12. When using the drill-driver for various driving applications, it becomes necessary to increase or decrease the torque in order to help prevent the possibility of damaging screw heads, threads, workpiece, etc. In general, torque should correspond to the intensity of the screw diameter. If the torque is too high or the screws too small, the screws may be damaged or broken.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    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. cHuck RemovAl See Figures 13 - 15. To remove chuck:  Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation...
  • Page 18 to RetIGHteN A loose cHuck The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a wobble. Periodically check chuck screw for tightness. To tighten, follow these steps:  Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position.  Open the chuck jaws.
  • Page 19 Notes...
  • Page 20 Authorized Service Centers can be located online at www.ryobitools.com or by calling 1-800-55-579. • HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT: To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1-800-55-579. RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® 983000-501 09-10-08 (REV:06) opeRAtoR’s mANuAl coRdless dRIll-dRIveR Hp496 —...

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