Ryobi HD1800M Operator's Manual
Ryobi HD1800M Operator's Manual

Ryobi HD1800M Operator's Manual

18 volt hammer drill

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Your new 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 hammer drill 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 buying a Ryobi product.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
HAMMER DRILL
18 VOLT
HD1800M

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  • Page 1 Your new 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 hammer drill 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

    I Operation ... 13-15 I Maintenance ... 16-17 I Customer Service Information ... 18 Your hammer drill has many features for making the use of this product more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec- tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA I Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES I Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may create a risk of in- jury when used on another tool. I Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
  • Page 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES CHARGER RULES Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on bat- tery charger, and product using battery charger. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury. I To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-cad- mium type rechargeable batteries.
  • Page 6: I 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 Watt Minutes Direct Current Alternating Current...
  • Page 7: Specifications

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

    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 the drill in the LO (1) speed range, the speed decreases and the tool has more power and torque.
  • Page 9 FEATURES TOP VIEW OF LEVEL FOR END VIEW OF LEVEL FOR HORIZONTAL DRILLING VERTICAL DRILLING LEVEL LEVEL TWO SPEED GEAR TRAIN (HI-LO) WING SCREW AUXILIARY HANDLE STORAGE DEPTH AREA GAGE ROD DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR (FORWARD/REVERSE) KEYLESS CHUCK MODE SELECTOR TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING TRIGGER SWITCH...
  • Page 10: I Adjustments

    I Loosen the auxiliary handle assembly by turning the knob counterclockwise. I Adjust the depth gauge rod so that the drill bit extends beyond the end of the rod to the required drilling depth. I Tighten the auxiliary handle assembly by turning the knob clockwise.
  • Page 11 ADJUSTING THE TORQUE See Figure 5. 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 Note: To open the chuck jaws, turn the chuck sleeve counterclockwise. To close the chuck jaws, turn the chuck sleeve clockwise. I Raise the front of the drill to keep the drill bit from falling out of the chuck jaws. WARNING: Do not insert a drill bit into the chuck jaws and tighten as shown in Figure 8.
  • Page 13: I Operation

    CHARGING BATTERIES for normal recharging of batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger/charging assembly to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electrical check. GREEN LIGHT "ON"...
  • Page 14 TURNING ON/OFF THE HAMMER DRILL See Figure 12. Follow these steps to turn on/off the hammer drill. I Turn on the hammer drill : Depress the trigger switch. I Turn off the hammer drill : Release the trigger switch. OPERATION...
  • Page 15 The oil will prolong the life of the bit and increase the drilling action. I If the bit jams in the workpiece or if the drill stalls, stop the tool immediately. Remove the bit from the workpiece and determine the reason for jamming.
  • Page 16: I Maintenance

    WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: The hammer drill should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use.
  • Page 17 I Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key wrench into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely. I 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 18: Customer Service Information

    CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service, contact your nearest Ryobi authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-800-525-2579 or visit us online at www.ryobitools.com.

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