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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A R YOBI CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER. Y our new cordless drill-driver 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[...]
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Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ T able Of Contents/T ypical Applications. ................................................................................ 2 ■ Rules For Safe Operation ................................................................................................... 3-5 A. Precautions On Using Y our Cordless T ool ..................[...]
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Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 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 ac[...]
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Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION (Continued) when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents. ■ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. ■ PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or dust mask if operat[...]
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Page 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION (Continued) ■ To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by the body rather than the cord when disconnecting charger/charging assembly. ■ Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. ■ An extension cord should not be used u[...]
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Page 6 SPECIFICATIONS: Model HP1201M Chuck 3/8 in. Keyless Motor DC Motor 12.0V Switch Variable Speed No Load Speed 0 - 550 RPM Clutch 24 Positions Charger Input 120V, 60 Hz, AC Only Charge Rate 3-6 Hours IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES When using your drill-driver continuously, the batteries in your battery pack become hot. You [...]
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Page 7 OPERA TION Fig. 1 KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. W ARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. CHARGING YOUR DRILL-DRIVE[...]
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Page 8 2 4 6 10 8 6 2 3 10 4 8 OPERA TION Fig. 4 Fig. 3 W ARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury. SWITCH See Figure 3. Your drill starts and stops by depressing and releasing the switch trigger. VARIABLE SPEED Your drill has a vari[...]
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Page 9 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 10 OPERA TION Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Note: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the arrow marked GRIP to tighten the chuck jaws. DO NOT use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws. W ARNING: Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws and tighten as shown in figure 7. This could cause drill bit to be thrown from drill re[...]
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Page 10 16 18 22 20 2 4 6 8 10 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 OPERA TION REMOVING BITS See Figure 6. ■ Place the direction of rotation selector in center position. This will turn off the power to your drill. ■ Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit . ■ T o loosen: grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand, while rotating chuck body with your other [...]
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Page 11 OPERA TION W ARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tool. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury . DRILLING See Figure 11. When drilling hard, smooth surfaces, use a center punch to mark the desired hole location. This will pre[...]
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Page 12 2 4 6 8 10 OPERA TION Fig. 12 CHUCK REMOV AL See Figures 12, 13, and 14. ■ Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. ■ Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key wrench into the chuck of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely . ■ T ap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a clock[...]
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Page 13 MAINTENANCE W ARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage. A void 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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OPERA T OR'S MANUAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER MODEL NO. HP1201M R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. Post Office Box 910 Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2 Phone 1-800-265-6778 972000-758 8-00 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased y[...]