Ryobi D552HK- Manual

6 SyMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, ...

7 EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use the chart t...

8 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Chuck Capacity ........................................................ 1/ in. Switch ............................. VSR (Variable Speed Reversible)Blows Per Minute ........................ 0-17,000/0-51,000 BPM No Load Speed ................... 0-1,000/0-3,00...

9 WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alte...

1 OPERATION Fig. 8 USING THE AUXILIARy HANDLE ASSEMBLy See Figure 8. The drill is equipped with an auxiliary handle assembly. For ease of operation, use the handle with either the left or right hand. The handle can be rotated 360°. To adjust the auxiliary handle assembly:  Loosen the handle assembl...

13 OPERATION WARNING: Before connecting the drill to a power supply source, always check to be sure it is not in lock-on position (depress and release the switch trigger). Failure to ensure that it is not locked-on could result in accidental starting of the drill resulting in possible serious injury...

14 OPERATION WOOD DRILLING For maximum performance, use high speed steel bits for wood drilling.  Select normal drilling mode.  Begin drilling at a very low speed to prevent the bit from slipping off the starting point. Increase the speed as the drill bit bites into the material.  When drilli...

15 MAINTENANCE CHUCk REMOVAL See Figures 11 - 13. The chuck may be removed and replaced with a new one.  Unplug the drill.  Open chuck jaws using the provided chuck key.  Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.  Tap the hex key sharply...

16 • PARTS AND SERVICE Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate. • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER • HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS: Replacement parts can be purchased online at www.ryobitools.com or by calling ...