Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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 INSTRUCTIONSWORK AREA n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invi...
Page 4 - SERVICE
4 n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per-forming an operation where the cutting tool may con-tact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. n Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care-fully. Learn its ...
Page 5 - SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER
5 n An extension cord should not be used unlessabsolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. Ifextension cord must be used, make sure: a . T h a t p i n s o n p l u g o f e x t e n s i o n c o r d a r e t h e s a m e n u m b e r , s i z e a n...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS
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. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands S...
Page 7 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7 SYMBOLS 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. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SAVE TH...
Page 8 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
8 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Chuck ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1/2 in.Motor ......................................................................
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; UNPACKING; OPERATION; CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:
10 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not...
Page 12 - CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK; TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
12 OPERATION CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery 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 t...
Page 13 - INSERTING BITS; REMOVING BITS
13 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 RIGHT 2 0 5 LOCK (Tighten) CHUCK JAWS CHUCK SLEEVE DRILL BIT UNLOCK (Release) 2 0 5 WRONG OPERATION INSERTING BITS See Figure 6. n Lock the trigger switch by placing the rotation selector in the center position. n Position the chuck jaws so that the opening is slightly larger than t...
Page 14 - ADJUSTING
14 20 OPERATION 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. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. ADJUSTIN...
Page 15 - ADJUSTING THE TORQUE
15 2 0 24 5 OPERATION ADJUSTING THE TORQUE See Figure 11. 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 i...
Page 16 - USING THE LEVELS
16 20 15 OPERATION USING THE LEVELS See Figure 13. Two levels are recessed in the motor housing of the hammer drill. One is located on top, while the other is located on the end. They can be used to keep drill bits level during both horizontal and vertical drilling operations. DRILLING See Figure 13...
Page 17 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE
17 MAINTENANCE 2 0 5 Fig. 15 2 0 5 Fig. 16 HEX KEY 2 0 5 CHUCK JAWS KEYLESS CHUCK MALLET Fig. 14 SCREWDRIVER WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses ...
Page 18 - BATTERIES; TIGHTENING THE CHUCK
18 MAINTENANCE BATTERIES The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life. However, like all bat...
Page 19 - NOTES
Page 20 - • MODEL NUMBER; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com 983000-540 6-05 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your neares...