Operation, Warning, Two-speed gear shift knob – Ryobi HD501 User Manual

Page 12: Drilling

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OPERATION

Fig. 10

TWO-SPEED GEAR SHIFT KNOB

See Figure 10.
The hammer drill has a two-speed gear shift knob which
provides a high speed of approximately 3,000 RPM and a
low speed of approximately 1,000 RPM (stated speeds are
with the trigger switch in "Full-On" position).

WARNING:

Failure to unplug your hammer drill could result in
accidental starting causing serious injury.

For high speed operation, rotate two-speed gear shift knob
clockwise aligning "2" with indicating mark on knob. For low
speed operation, rotate knob counterclockwise aligning "1"
with the indicating mark on knob. It may be necessary to
rotate the chuck by hand while rotating knob.

DO NOT SHIFT SPEEDS WHILE TOOL IS RUNNING.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating hammer drill. 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 10.

Depress and release the switch trigger to be sure your drill
is in OFF position before connecting it to power supply.

Check the direction of rotation lever for correct setting
(forward or reverse).

See Figure 3, Page 8.

Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps
to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates.

Plug your hammer drill into power supply source.

Hold your drill firmly and place the bit at the point to be
drilled.

Depress the switch trigger to start your drill. Do not lock
the switch ON for jobs where your drill may need to be
stopped suddenly.

Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only enough
pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force your drill or
apply side pressure to elongate a hole. Let your drill and
bit do the work.

See Figure 10.

WARNING:

Be prepared for binding or breakthrough. When these
situations occur, drill has a tendency to grab and kick in
the opposite direction and could cause loss of control
when breaking through material. If not prepared, this loss
of control can result in possible serious injury.

When drilling hard, smooth surfaces use a center punch to
mark the desired hole location. This will prevent the drill bit
from slipping off center as the hole is started. However, the
variable speed feature allows starting holes without center
punching if desired. To accomplish this, operate your drill at
a low speed until the hole is started.

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 the workpiece or if your drill stalls, stop the
tool immediately. Remove the bit from the workpiece and
determine the reason for jamming.

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HIGH

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SPEED

TWO-SPEED
GEAR SHIFT

KNOB

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