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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 14.4 VOLT DRILL 2-SPEED HP214 Your drill 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.
The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period from the date of the original purchase. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI power ®...
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any HP214 130224010 1412001 or 140309002 other condition that may affect the power tool’s PERSONAL SAFETY operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired ...
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the accordance with these instructions and in the manner battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. intended for the particular type of power tool, taking ...
SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER An extension cord should not be used unless WARNING! absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. cord must be used, make sure: Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in a.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this 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 DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
If you ing, use only identical replacement parts. do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
FEATURES KNOW YOUR DRILL MAG TRAY ™ See Figure 1. The Mag Tray conveniently stores screws or other small ™ The safe use of this product requires an understanding of parts. the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as QUICK MODE SELECTOR well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
OPERATION NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they WARNING: are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged. Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
OPERATION CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery GREEN LED pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot, this will cause the green LED to come on instead of the red LED.
OPERATION DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR WARNING: (FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK) Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, REVERSE switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. SWITCH TRIGGER See Figure 5. To turn the drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it OFF, release the switch trigger.
OPERATION TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN TWO-SPEED See Figure 7. GEAR TRAIN (HIGH-LOW) SPEED 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 HIGH and unit will have more power and torque.
OPERATION REMOVING BITS See Figure 9. Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in the center position. Rotate the chuck sleeve clockwise to open the chuck jaws. NOTE: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the arrow marked UNLOCK to loosen the chuck jaws.
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OPERATION QUICK MODE SELECTOR SELECTING DRIVE OR DRILL SETTING See Figure 12. See Figure 13. The Quick Mode Selector allows you to quickly switch from Using the chart below, select the option that best matches drill mode to drive mode. the type of bit, fastener, and material you will be using.
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OPERATION TORQUE ADJUSTMENT See Figure 14. TO DECREASE When using the drill for various driving applications, it TORQUE TORQUE ADJUSTING RING 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 intensity should correspond to the screw diameter.
OPERATION DRILLING See Figure 17. Check the direction of rotation selector for the correct setting (forward or reverse). Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates. ...
MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
MAINTENANCE CHUCK REMOVAL See Figures 18 - 20. The chuck may be removed and replaced by a new one. MALLET Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. CHUCK Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the JAWS drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: HP214 • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com...