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10/03/01 WED 13:46 FAX 864 964 3314 RYOBI CUSTOMER SERVICE [_012/015
Note: Remember the two-speedfeature (RI-LO) when
setting torque. The amount of torquewill vary depend-
ing on which speed se_ng youhave yourdrill-driver,
Switchingto LO speed willincrease torque. Switching
to HI speed witl decrease torque.
BIT STORAGE
See F/_ute TO,
When not In use, bits providedwith yourdrillcan be
placed in the storage area locatedon the top of your
drill as shown In Figure 10.
DRILLING
See Figure 12.
BITSTORAGEAREA
Fig. 10
tools. Failure to do socould resultIn objects
being thrown intoyour eyes, resultingin possible
sedous injury.
LEVEL DRILLING
See l_Igutelf.
A convenient new feature prevldedwith your drill is a
level. It ts recessed in the motor housingon top of
your drill. It can be used to keep drill bits level during
drillingoperations.
lEVEL
Fig. 11
11
Fig. 12
When drillinghard smooth surfacesuse a center
punchto mark desired hole location.This willprevent
the drillbit fi'omslippingoff centeras the hole is
started, However,the low speed feature allows
startingholes withoutcenter punchingifdesired. To
accomplishthis. simplyoperate yourdrill at a low
speed untilthehole is started.
The material to be drilledshould be secured In a vise
or with clampsto keep itfrom turningas the drillbit
rotates.
Hold tool firmly and place the bit at the point to be
drilled. Depress the switch trigger to start tool
Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only
enough pressure to k_eepthe bit cuffing. Do not force
or apply side pressure to elongate a hole.
_lk bre_<through.WhenWARNING:Be preparedforthese situations occur, drillbindingor bit
has a tendency tograb and kickoppositeto the
directionof rotationand couldcause loss of
controlwhen breakingthroughmaterial. If not
prepared, this lossof cOntrolcan result in
possibleserious Injury.
When drilling metals, use a light oil on the drill bit to
keep it from overheating. The oil wiff prolong the life of
the bit and increase the drilling action,
If the bit Jams in workplace or if the drill stalls, release
switch trigger immediately, Remove the bit from the
workpiece end determine the reason for jamming.