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Ryobi HD501 Operator's Manual

Ryobi HD501 Operator's Manual

1/2 in. (13 mm) hammer drill double insulated
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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI HAMMER DRILL.
Your new hammer drill has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new hammer drill.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your hammer drill properly and only
for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so we can be of future service to you.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
HD501 - 1/2 in. (13 mm) Hammer Drill
DOUBLE INSULATED

SPECIFICATIONS:

Chuck Capacity
Rating
No Load Speed
Hammer Speed
Switch
1/16 in. (1.5 mm) - 1/2 in. (13 mm)
120 volts, 60Hz, AC only, 5.5 Amperes
0 - 1,000 & 0 - 3,000 RPM
Adjustable Variable Speed/Reversible
0 - 48,000 BPM

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  • Page 1: Specifications

    THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI HAMMER DRILL. Your new hammer drill has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance...14 Parts Ordering / Service ...16 DOUBLE INSULATION Your Ryobi power tool is double insulated. This means you are separated from the tool's electrical system by two complete sets of electrical insulation. This extra layer of insulation is intended to protect the user from electrical shock due to a break in the wiring insulation.

  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew- elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 12 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length.

  • Page 6: Extension Cords

    Hammer Drill with Auxiliary Handle Assembly Carrying Case Operator's Manual Warranty Registration Card WARNING: If any parts are missing do not operate your hammer drill until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury. Page 6...

  • Page 7: Features

    Before attempting to use your hammer drill, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your hammer drill to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

  • Page 8: Operation

    (depress and release switch trigger). Failure to do so could result in accidental starting of your drill resulting in possible serious injury. Also, do not lock the trigger on jobs where your drill may need to be stopped suddenly. REVERSIBLE See Figure 3.

  • Page 9: Variable Speed

    Running at low speeds under constant usage may cause your drill to become overheated. If this occurs, cool your drill by running it without a load and at full speed. The following guidelines may be used in determining correct...
  • Page 10 USING DEPTH GAGE ROD See Figure 6. A depth gage rod has been installed on your hammer drill to assist you in controlling the depth of drilled holes. Adjust depth gage rod so that the drill bit extends beyond the end of the rod to the required drilling depth.
  • Page 11 Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the opening is slightly larger than the drill bit you intend to use. Also, raise the front of your drill slightly to keep the drill bits from falling out of the chuck jaws.
  • Page 12 To accomplish this, operate your drill at a low speed until the hole is started. 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 13: Operation

    Open chuck jaws. Insert a 5/16 in. (8 mm) or larger hex key into the chuck of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely. Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plas- tics are susceptible to damage from various types of commer- cial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
  • Page 15 NOTES Page 15...

  • Page 16: Parts Ordering / Service

    Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.

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