Ryobi Drill R10511 User Guide

OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER  
MODEL NOS. R10511/R10521/R10531  
2 4  
2 0  
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER.  
Your 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 manual before using your new cordless drill-driver.  
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your cordless drill-driver properly  
and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.  
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.  
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
 
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.  
SYMBOL MEANING  
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:  
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.  
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always  
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.  
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always  
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.  
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself  
or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal  
injury.  
NOTE:  
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.  
KNOW YOUR CORDLESS TOOL  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
Safe operation of this cordless tool requires that you read  
and understand this Operator's Manual and all labels affixed  
to the tool. Learn its applications and limitations as well as  
the potential hazards related to a cordless tool. Keep this  
manual readily available for future reference.  
1. KEEPTHEWORKAREACLEAN. Clutteredwork  
areas and work benches invite injuries.  
2. CONSIDERWORKAREAENVIRONMENT.Keep  
work area well lit. Do not use tool in presence of  
flammable liquids or gases.  
IMPORTANT  
3. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY  
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH  
GROUNDED SURFACES. For example: Pipes,  
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.  
Servicing of a tool requires extreme care and knowledge of  
the system and should be performed only by a authorized  
service technician. For service we suggest you return the  
tool to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for  
repair. When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement  
parts.  
4. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All  
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a  
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors  
contact tool or extension cord.  
WARNING:  
5. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools  
should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up  
place - out of the reach of children.  
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read  
thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,  
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to  
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric  
shock, or serious personal injury. Save this operator's  
manual and review it frequently for continuing safe  
operation, and instructing others who may use this tool.  
6. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and  
safer at the rate for which it was designed.  
7. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or  
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't  
use tool for purpose not intended - for example - A  
circular saw should never be used for cutting tree  
limbs or logs.  
WARNING:  
When using power tools, basic safety precautions should  
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric  
shock, and personal injury, including the following  
precautions.  
8. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose  
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's  
moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber  
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)  
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair  
coveringtocontainlonghairandkeepitfrombeing  
drawn into nearby air vents.  
PRECAUTIONS ON USING YOUR  
CORDLESS TOOL  
This product contains Nickel-Cadmium batteries which  
must be disposed of properly.  
9. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday  
eyeglasseshaveonlyimpact-resistantlenses;they  
are NOT safety glasses.  
1. Be aware that this tool is always in an operating  
condition, because it does not have to be plugged  
into an electrical outlet.  
10. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or  
dust mask if operation is dusty.  
2. First, charge the battery.  
11. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing  
3. Be sure the battery is snapped in place.  
4. When not in use, lock the switch.  
protection during extended periods of operation.  
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold  
work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees  
both hands to operate tool.  
5. When operating at a high place, be aware of things  
below you.  
6. Before drilling into walls, ceilings, or floors, make  
sure that there are no concealed power cables  
inside.  
13. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and  
balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or  
unstable support.  
14. MAINTAINTOOLSWITHCARE.Keeptoolssharp  
at all times, and clean for best and safest  
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating  
and changing accessories.  
WARNING:  
Drilling into electrical wiring in walls can cause  
drill bit and chuck to become electrically live.  
Do not touch the chuck or metal housing when  
drilling into a wall; grasp only the insulated  
handle(s) provided on the tool.  
15. REMOVEADJUSTING KEYSANDWRENCHES.  
Form habit of checking to see that keys and  
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before  
turning it on.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
CHARGER  
16. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Do not  
carry the tool with your finger on the switch. Be  
sure switch is off when installing battery pack.  
17. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use  
common sense. Do not operate tool when you are  
tired. Do not rush.  
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual  
containsimportantsafetyandoperatinginstructions  
for charging the battery with the following  
components:  
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use  
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged  
shouldbecarefullycheckedtodeterminethatitwill  
operateproperlyandperformitsintendedfunction.  
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of  
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and  
any other conditions that may affect its operation.  
A guard or other part that is damaged should be  
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized  
service center unless indicated elsewhere in this  
operator's manual.  
MODEL  
R10511  
R10521  
R10531  
BATTERY  
1400652  
CHARGER  
1400666/1400677  
1400655/1400671 1400656/1400677  
1400672 1400667/1400677  
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions  
andcautionarymarkingson(1)batterycharger,(2)  
battery, and (3) products using battery.  
WARNING:  
To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-  
cadmiumtyperechargeablebatteries.Othertypes  
of batteries may burst causing personal injury  
and damage.  
19. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT  
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches  
replaced by an authorized Ryobi Service Center.  
20. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not  
operate tool while under the influence of drugs,  
alcohol, or any medication.  
3. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.  
4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by  
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a  
risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.  
21. INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber  
before drilling.  
22. DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A DAMP  
OR WET LOCATION.  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)  
5. Toreduceriskofdamagetoelectricplugandcord,  
pull by the plug rather than the cord when  
disconnecting charger.  
use it on any other voltage.  
4. Consecutive charging may cause overheating. If  
you need to recharge batteries consecutively,  
wait for about 15 minutes to allow charger to cool.  
6. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be  
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected  
to damage or stress.  
5. Do not insert foreign matter into the hole for the  
battery in charger stand.  
7. An extension cord should not be used unless  
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension  
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.  
If extension cord must be used, make sure:  
6. Do not charge by means of an engine generator  
or DC power source.  
7. Do not disassemble the battery.  
8. Do not store the tool and battery in locations  
where the temperature may reach or exceed  
104° F (40° C), such as outside sheds or metal  
buildings in summer.  
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the  
same number, size and shape as those of plug  
on charger.  
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in  
good electrical condition; and  
9. Do not incinerate the battery, even if it is severely  
damaged or completely worn out. The battery  
may explode in fire.  
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere  
rating of charger as specified below:  
10. Battery leakage may occur under conditions of  
extreme usage or temperature. If liquid comes in  
contact with skin, wash quickly with soap and  
water, then with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid  
gets in your eyes, wash with water for at least 10  
minutes and seek medical attention immediately.  
Cord Length (Feet) 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft.  
Cord Size (AWG)  
16  
16  
16  
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage  
8. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or  
plug. Replace immediately.  
11. Do not short-circuit the battery.  
9. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp  
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any  
way;takeittoaRyobiAuthorizedServiceCenter.  
WARNING:  
10. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a Ryobi  
Authorized Service Center when service or  
repairisrequired.Incorrectreassemblymayresult  
in a risk of electric shock or fire.  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,  
drilling, and other construction activities contains  
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or  
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these  
chemicals are:  
11. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger  
from outlet before attempting any maintenance  
or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce  
this risk.  
• lead from lead-based paints,  
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other  
masonry products, and  
PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE USE OF  
CHARGER AND BATTERY  
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on  
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your  
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated  
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such  
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter  
out microscopic particles.  
1. Donotchargebatterywhentemperatureisbelow  
50° F (10° C) or above 95° F (35° C).  
2. Never attempt to connect two chargers together.  
3. The charger is designed to operate on standard  
household electrical power. Do not attempt to  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING:  
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which  
can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety  
goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend  
Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.  
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SPECIFICATIONS:  
R10521  
DRILL-DRIVER  
R10511  
R10531  
Chuck  
Motor  
3/8 in. Keyless  
3/8 in. Keyless  
1/2 in. Keyless  
DC Motor 12.0 V  
DC Motor 14.4 V  
DC Motor 18.0 V  
Gear Train  
Switch  
Two Speed  
Two Speed  
Two Speed  
Variable Speed  
Variable Speed  
Variable Speed  
No Load Speed  
0-400 RPM (Low)  
0-1400 RPM (High)  
0-400 RPM (Low)  
0-1400 RPM (High)  
0-400 RPM (Low)  
0-1400 RPM (High)  
Clutch  
24 Positions  
24 Positions  
24 Positions  
Maximum Torque 250 in./lbs  
350 in./lbs  
400 in./lbs  
CHARGER  
1400666/1400677  
1400656/1400677  
1400667/1400677  
Input  
120 V, 60 Hz, AC only 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only  
Charging Voltage 12.0 V  
Charge Rate 1 Hour  
14.4 V  
1 Hour  
18.0 V  
1 Hour  
OVERLOAD  
(For Model R10531 only)  
Your drill has a built-in overload protector to protect the motor during overloading or prolonged use. The overload protector  
automatically activates to break the circuit. When this occurs, allow your drill to cool a few seconds before resuming  
operation.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES USING CHARGER PART  
NUMBER 1400677  
When using your drill-driver continuously, the batteries in your 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 the red light on your battery charger to flash. When battery pack cools down, red light will glow  
continuously indicating fast charging mode, 1 hour charge time. Once the battery pack cools down, it will recharge battery  
pack in fast charging mode as normal.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES USING CHARGER PART  
NUMBER 1400666, 1400656, OR 1400667  
When using your drill-driver continuously, the batteries in your 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 the yellow and green lights on your battery charger to come on instead of the red light. The yellow  
and green lights indicate soft start mode and will switch to green only, indicating slow charge mode. The red light indicates  
fast charge mode, 1 hour charge time. The green light indicates slow charge mode, requiring overnight charging for  
batteries to reach full charge. If the green light comes on after letting battery pack cool down, remove it from charger for  
additional cooling.  
Once the battery pack cools down, it will recharge battery pack in fast charging mode as normal.  
Do not leave a hot battery pack in charger until it cools down. The green light will not go off when battery pack cools. If fast  
charge mode is desired, you must physically remove a hot battery pack from the charger, let it cool, then place it back in  
charger after it has cooled down. Once the battery pack cools down, it will recharge battery pack in fast charging mode as  
normal.  
NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use of your drill-driver causes the batteries to become hot. It does not  
occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARGING YOUR DRILL-DRIVER" for normal recharging of batteries.  
If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to  
your nearest Ryobi Authorized Repair Center for electrical check.  
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OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER  
TWO SPEED GEAR TRAIN (LO-HI)  
TORQUE  
See Figure 1.  
ADJUSTMENT  
RING  
Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with all  
operating features and safety requirements.  
2 4  
2 0  
WARNING:  
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.  
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient  
to inflict severe injury.  
DIRECTION OF  
ROTATION  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
SELECTOR  
Note: A bit storage is located on the bottom of your drill and  
also on the charger. See Figures 1 and 2.  
KEYLESS  
CHUCK  
BIT  
STORAGE  
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.  
BATTERY  
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are  
charged. Allow several cycles (drilling followed by recharging)  
for them to fully charge.  
PACK  
Fig. 1  
BATTERY  
CHARGER  
GREEN LIGHT "ON"  
INDICATES FULLY CHARGED  
OR IN SLOW CHARGING MODE  
TO CHARGE  
Charge battery pack only with the charger provided.  
Make sure power supply is normal house voltage, 120  
volts, 60 Hz, AC only.  
Connect charger to power supply.  
Place battery pack in charger aligning raised rib in charger  
with groove in battery pack.  
Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on battery  
pack engage properly with charger contacts. When properly  
connected, red light will turn on.  
When your battery pack becomes fully charged, the red  
light will turn off and the green light will turn on.  
YELLOW LIGHT "ON" AND RED LIGHT  
FLASHING INDICATES DEFECTIVE  
BATTERY PACK  
After normal usage, 1 hour of charge time is required to be  
fully charged. A minimum charge time of 1-1/2 hours is  
required to recharge a completely discharged tool.  
The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch  
while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a  
problem.  
BATTERY  
CHARGER  
DO NOT place charger in an area of extreme heat or cold.  
It will work best at normal room temperature.  
When the batteries become fully charged, unplug your  
charger from power supply and remove the battery pack.  
CHARGING WITH CHARGER 1400677  
See Figure 2.  
If red light is flashing, this indicates battery pack is deeply  
discharged or hot.  
BATTERY  
PACK  
If battery pack is hot, red light should become steady after  
battery pack has cooled down.  
BIT STORAGE  
Fig. 2  
If battery pack is deeply discharged, red light should become  
steady after voltage has increased, normally within 30  
minutes.  
If after one hour red light is still flashing, this indicates a  
defective battery pack and should be replaced.  
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OPERATION  
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER 1400677  
LED WILL BE LIGHTED TO INDICATE STATUS OF CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:  
Red LED Lighted = Fast Charging Mode.  
Green LED Lighted = Fully Charged Or In Slow Charging Mode To Maintain Battery Pack Charge.  
Red LED Flashing = Hot or Deeply Discharged Battery Pack. Also Defective Battery Pack After 1 hour.  
Yellow LED Lighted and Red LED Flashing = Defective Battery Pack.  
CHARGING WITH CHARGER 1400666, 1400656, OR 1400667  
See Figure 3.  
Normally, the yellow and green lights on charger will come on. This indicates charger is in control charge mode and  
should switch to fast charge mode within 5 minutes. When charger is in fast charge mode the red light will come on. If  
after a period of 15 minutes the yellow and green lights remain on, remove battery pack, wait 1 minute and reinsert  
battery pack in charger. If the yellow and green lights continue to remain on after an additional 15 minutes, the battery  
pack is damaged and will not accept a charge.  
BATTERY PACK  
GREEN LIGHT "ON"  
INDICATES FULLY CHARGED  
OR IN SLOW CHARGING  
MODE  
RED LIGHT "ON"  
INDICATES FAST  
CHARGING MODE  
CHARGER  
CHARGER  
YELLOW AND GREEN LIGHTS  
INDICATE SOFT START MODE  
Fig. 3  
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER 1400666, 1400656 AND 1400667  
LED WILL BE LIGHTED TO INDICATE STATUS OF CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:  
Red LED Lighted = Fast Charging Mode.  
Green LED Lighted = Fully Charged Or In Slow Charging Mode To Maintain Battery Pack.  
Yellow and Green LED Lighted = Soft Start Mode OrAfter 1/2 Hour Equals Hot Or Defective Battery Pack.  
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OPERATION  
DIRECTION OF  
ROTATION SELECTOR  
WARNING:  
REVERSE  
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  
TRIGGER  
4
2
SWITCH  
See Figure 4.  
20  
Your drill starts and stops by depressing and releasing the  
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to turn drill OFF.  
VARIABLE SPEED  
See Figure 4.  
CENTER POSITION  
(LOCK)  
FORWARD  
Your drill has a variable speed feature in the switch. The  
switch delivers higher speed and torque with increased  
trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by the amount of  
switch trigger depression.  
Fig. 4  
SWITCH LOCK  
TWO SPEED  
GEAR TRAIN  
(LO-HI)  
LO (1) SPEED  
See Figure 4.  
The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This  
feature helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting  
whennotinuse.Tolocktheswitchtrigger,placethedirection  
of rotation selector in the center position.  
HI (2)  
REVERSIBLE  
See Figure 4.  
2 4  
This tool is reversible. The direction of rotation is controlled  
by a direction of rotation selector located above the switch  
trigger. With the drill held in normal operating position, the  
direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the left  
of the switch for drilling. The drilling direction is reversed  
when the selector is to the right of the switch. When the  
selector is in center position, the switch trigger is locked.  
2 0  
Fig. 5  
CAUTION:  
To prevent gear damage, always allow chuck to come to  
TWO SPEED GEAR TRAIN  
See Figure 5.  
a complete stop before changing the direction of rotation.  
Your drill has a two-speed gear train designed for drilling or  
driving at LO (1) or HI (2) speeds. A slide switch is located  
on top of your drill to select either LO (1) or HI (2) speed.  
When using drill in the LO (1) speed range, speed will  
decrease and unit will have more power and torque. When  
using drill in the HI (2) speed range, speed will increase and  
unit will have less power and torque. Use LO (1) speed for  
high power and torque applications and HI (2) speed for  
fast drilling or driving applications.  
To stop, release switch trigger and allow the chuck to come  
to a complete stop.  
WARNING:  
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore,  
switch should always be locked when not in use or when  
carrying at your side.  
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OPERATION  
INSTALLING AND REMOVING BITS  
Place the direction of rotation selector at the center  
position. This will lock the switch trigger in the off  
position.  
Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the  
opening is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to  
use. Also, raise the front of your drill slightly to keep the  
bit from falling out of the chuck jaws.  
2 4  
20  
Insert your drill bit into the chuck the full length of the  
jaws. See Figure 8.  
Tighten the chuck jaws on the drill bit. To tighten, grasp  
and hold the drill with one hand, while rotating the chuck  
sleeve with your other hand.  
Note: Rotate the chuck sleeve in the direction of the arrow  
marked CLOSE to tighten the chuck jaws. DO NOT use a  
wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.  
Fig. 8  
WARNING:  
Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws and tighten as shown  
in figure 9. This could cause drill bit to be thrown from  
drill resulting in possible serious personal injury or  
damage to the chuck.  
REMOVING BITS  
See Figure 8.  
Place the direction of rotation selector at the center  
position. This will lock the switch trigger in the off position.  
Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit.  
To loosen: grasp and hold the drill with one hand, while  
rotating chuck sleeve with your other hand.  
Note: Rotate chuck sleeve in the direction of the arrow  
marked OPEN to loosen chuck jaws. DO NOT use a  
wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.  
Remove drill bit from chuck jaws.  
DRILLING  
See Figure 10.  
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OPERATION  
TORQUE  
ADJUSTMENT RING  
TO DECREASE  
TORQUE  
WARNING:  
Be prepared for binding or breakthrough. When these  
situations occur, the drill has a tendency to grab and kick  
in the opposite direction, and could cause loss of control  
when breaking through material. If you are not prepared,  
this loss of control can result in possible serious injury.  
2 4  
20  
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.  
If the bit jams in workpiece or if the drill stalls, release switch  
trigger immediately. Remove the bit from the workpiece and  
determine the reason for jamming.  
TO INCREASE  
TORQUE  
Fig. 11  
SCREWDRIVING  
TORQUE ADJUSTMENT  
(Driving power of your drill-driver)  
BIT STORAGE AREA  
When using your drill-driver for various driving applications,  
it becomes necessary to increase or decrease the torque in  
order to help prevent the possibility of damaging screw  
heads, threads, workpiece, etc. In general, torque intensity  
should correspond to the screw diameter. If the torque is too  
high or the screws too small, the screws may be damaged or  
broken.  
The torque is adjusted by rotating the torque adjustment ring.  
See Figure 11. The torque is greater when the torque adjust-  
ment ring is set on a higher setting. The torque is less when  
the torque adjustment ring is set on a lower setting.  
SCREWDRIVER  
BITS  
Fig. 12  
The proper setting depends on the type of material and the  
size of screw you are using.  
TO ADJUST TORQUE  
Identify the twenty four torque indicator settings located  
WARNING:  
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.  
on the front of your drill. See Figure 11.  
Rotate adjustment ring to the desired setting.  
• 1  
For driving small screws.  
• 1 - 5  
• 5 - 10  
For driving screws into soft material.  
For driving screws into soft and hard  
materials.  
CAUTION:  
Do not attempt to remove or tighten the chuck on your  
drill. This will damage the spindle lock inside the drill. To  
remove or tighten the chuck, we suggest you return the  
tool to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center.  
• 10 - 15 For driving screws in hard wood.  
• 15 - 20 For driving large screws.  
Drill  
For heavy drilling.  
BIT STORAGE  
See Figure 12.  
When not in use, bits provided with your drill can be placed  
in the storage area located at the bottom of your drill as  
shown in figure 12.  
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MAINTENANCE  
DO NOT ABUSE POWER TOOLS. Abusive practices can  
damage the tool, as well as the workpiece.  
WARNING:  
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement  
parts. Useofanyotherpartsmaycreateahazardorcause  
product damage.  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories  
not recommended for use with this tool. Any such  
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a  
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal  
injury.  
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 dirt, oil, grease, etc.  
WARNING:  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-  
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact  
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can  
damage, weaken, or destroy plastics.  
CAUTION:  
Any repairs requiring disassembly should only be  
performed by a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. For  
the repair center nearest you, call 1-800-525-2579.  
BATTERIES  
Store and charge your batteries in a cool area.  
Temperatures above normal room temperature will  
shorten battery life.  
Your drill's battery pack is equipped with Nickel-Cadmium  
rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charg-  
ing will depend on the type of work you are doing.  
Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Wait for  
The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide  
maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they  
will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble the battery  
pack and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of  
these batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry,  
could result in a serious burn.  
battery to cool and charge immediately.  
All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the  
temperature, the quicker they lose their charge. If you  
store your tool for long periods of time without using it,  
recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice  
will prolong battery life.  
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the  
following:  
DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTED BATTERY  
To preserve natural resources, please  
recycle or dispose of properly.  
BATTERY PACK PREPARATION FOR  
RECYCLING  
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This product contains nickel-cadmium  
batteries. Local, state or federal laws may  
prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium  
batteries in ordinary trash.  
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Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with  
heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or  
disassemble battery pack or remove any of its  
components. Also, never touch both terminals with metal  
objects and/or body parts, as short circuit may result.  
Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these  
warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.  
Consult your local waste authority for information regarding  
available recycling and/or disposal options.  
For more information on battery recycling call 1-800-  
8BATTERY.  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Fire or  
injury may result.  
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