Ryobi HD1830 - Manual (Page 8)

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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.
SWITCH
This hammer drill has a conveniently located variable speed
trigger switch.
SWITCH LOCK
The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This
feature helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting
when not in use.
THREE SPEED GEAR TRAIN
This hammer drill has a three-speed gear train. A slide switch
is located on top of the drill to select either LO (1), HI (2) or
SUPER-HI (3) speed.
FORWARD/REVERSE SELECTOR
(DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR)
The hammer drill has a forward/reverse selector located
above the switch trigger.
VARIABLE SPEED
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled
by the amount of switch trigger depression.
HAMMER MODE OPERATION
This tool features a hammer speed of 0-35,200 Blows Per
Minute (BPM) in SUPER-HI (3) speed. Blows Per Minute is
the number of impacts per minute when operating in Hammer
Mode.
AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY
An auxiliary handle is installed on the hammer drill. For ease
of operation, you may use the handle with either the left hand
or the right hand.
DEPTH GAUGE ROD
A depth gauge rod is installed on the auxiliary handle
assembly to assist you in controlling the depth of drilled
holes.
BIT STORAGE
When not in use, bits provided with your drill-driver can be
placed in the storage area located on the top of the motor
housing.
FEATURES