Ryobi HD1830 manual

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  • Page 1

    This new cordless 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 drill-driver will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of injury , the user must read and understand the operator'[...]

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    Page 2 ■ Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■ General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................[...]

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    Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W ARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA ■ Keep your work area clean and well lit . Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. ■ Do not operate power t[...]

  • Page 4

    Page 4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ■ Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator . ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION ■ Know your power tool. Read operator[...]

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    Page 5 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol- low all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. ■ Never use a battery that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of[...]

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    Page 6 SYMBOLS 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 [...]

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    Page 7 SPECIFICA TIONS Chuck .......................................................................................................................... ..................... 1/2 in. (13 mm) Keyless Motor .......................................................................................................................... .......................[...]

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    Page 8 KNOW YOUR HAMMER DRILL See Figure 1. Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However, do not let familiarity with the tool make you careless. KEYLESS CHUCK This hammer drill has a heavy-duty keyless chuck that allows you to hand tighten or release drill bit in the chuck jaws. SWITC[...]

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    Page 9 FEA TURES KEYLESS CHUCK BIT STORAGE AREA SWITCH TRIGGER BA TTERY P ACK DIRECTION OF ROT A TION SELECTOR THREE SPEED GEAR TRAIN (LO-HI-SUPER-HI) TORQUE ADJUSTING RING AUXILIAR Y HANDLE ASSEMBL Y DEPTH GAUGE ROD 15 Fig. 1[...]

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    Page 10 ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: 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. ADJUSTING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY See Figure 2.[...]

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    Page 11 ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE TORQUE See Figure 4. 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. [...]

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    Page 12 ADJUSTMENTS CHANGING THE BIT ROTATION See Figure 5. The direction of the chuck is controlled by the rotation selector located above the trigger switch. Follow these steps to change the bit rotation. ■ For forward rotation : Move the rotation selector to the left. ■ For reverse rotation : Move the rotation selector to the right. Note: Th[...]

  • Page 13

    Page 13 OPERA TION W ARNING: Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury. CHARGING YOUR DRILL-DRIVER The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it prior to use. Note: Batteries[...]

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    Page 14 OPERA TION TURNING ON/OFF THE HAMMER DRILL See Figure 10. Follow these steps to turn on/off the hammer drill. ■ Turn on the hammer drill : Depress the trigger switch. ■ Turn off the hammer drill : Release the trigger switch. VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 10. Your drill has a variable speed feature in the switch. The switch delivers higher s[...]

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    Page 15 OPERA TION THREE SPEED GEAR TRAIN See Figure 11. The hammer drill has a three-speed gear train that provides a super-high speed of approximately 2,200/min, a high speed of approximately 750/min. and a low speed of approximately 370/min (stated speeds are with the trigger switch in the “Full-on” position). Follow these steps to adjust th[...]

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    Page 16 OPERA TION BIT STORAGE See Figure 14. When not in use, the bit provided with this drill can be placed in the storage area located on the base of the drill. ELECTRIC BRAKE This drill has an electric brake. When the trigger switch is released, the chuck stops turning. When the brake is functioning properly , sparks will be visible through the[...]

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    Page 17 OPERA TION W ARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tool. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, or loose particles being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. DRILLING See Figure 15. The material to be drilled should be secured in a vise or with clamps to keep [...]

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    Page 18 MAINTENANCE REMOVING THE CHUCK See Figures 16, 17, and 18. Follow these steps to remove the chuck. ■ Lock the trigger switch by placing the rotation selector in the center position. ■ Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key wrench into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely. ■ Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mal[...]

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    Page 19 MAINTENANCE W ARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use a clean cloth to remove [...]

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    R YOBI 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 983000-339 4- 04 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to[...]