Ryobi PBLHM101 Operator's Manual page 7

WARNING:
Make sure to insert the drill bit straight into the chuck
jaws. Do not insert the drill bit into the chuck jaws at an
angle, then tighten. This could cause the drill bit to be
thrown from the drill, resulting in possible serious per-
sonal injury or damage to the chuck.
WARNING:
Do not hold the chuck sleeve with one hand and use
the power of the drill to tighten the chuck jaws on the
drill bit. The chuck body could slip in your hand, or your
hand could slip and come in contact with the rotating
drill bit. This could cause an accident resulting in serious
personal injury.
 To remove bits, lock the switch trigger and open the
chuck jaws.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BELT HOOK OR BIT
HOLDER (NOT INCLUDED)
See Figure 6, page 11.
The belt hook and bit holder are interchangeable. They may
be installed on either side of the base.
 Align hole in belt hook or bit holder with hole in tool's
base.
 Install screw to secure belt hook or bit holder in place.
 To uninstall, remove screw and then belt hook or bit
holder.
• Lag screws up to 3/8 in. dia. by 1-1/2 in. long
• Hole saw up to 2 in.
• Spade bits up to 1-1/2 in.
• Drill bits up to 1/2 in.
• Drilling into metal
• Concrete screws
• Deck or wood screws up to 3 in.
• Self tapping screws
• Deck or wood screws up to 2 in.
• Small screws or delicate work that requires more control
• Drilling into masonry and concrete.
OPERATION
APPLICATION
TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN (HI-LO SWITCH)
See Figure 7, page 11.
 Select low speed (1) for applications requiring higher
power and torque, such as driving screws and drilling in
metal.
 Select high speed (2) for fast drilling or driving applications,
for drilling in wood or masonry, and for hammer drilling.
NOTICE:
Never change speeds while the tool is running. Failure
to obey this caution could result in serious damage to
the drill.
NOTE: If you have difficulty changing from one gear range
to the other, turn the chuck by hand until the gears engage.
QUICK MODE SELECTOR
See Figure 8, page 11.
The Quick Mode Selector allows you to quickly switch from
drill mode to drive mode.
Drill mode should be used for drilling and other heavy duty
applications. Drive mode should be used for driving screws.
Hammer mode should be used for hammer drilling.
Using the chart, select the option that best matches the type
of bit, fastener, and material you will be using.
 Choose your APPLICATION.
 Choose the correct SPEED: (1/LOW or 2/HIGH)
 Choose the correct MODE: (DRIVE, DRILL, or HAMMER)
SPEED
1/LOW
2/HIGH
1/LOW
2/HIGH
2/HIGH
7 — English
MODE
DRILL MODE
(TORQUE ADJUSTMENT
NOT ACTIVE)
DRIVE MODE
Activated when selecting
1 – 22 on the Torque
Adjustment Ring.
HAMMER MODE
(TORQUE ADJUSTMENT
NOT ACTIVE)