Ryobi HD1800M - Manual (Page 8)

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Before using the hammer drill, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety requirements. However, do
not let familiarity with the tool make you careless.
WARNING:
Exercise caution when using the hammer drill. Care-
less actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result
in serious personal injury.
Your new hammer drill is equipped with the following
features. See Figure 1.
SWITCH
Your hammer drill has a conveniently located trigger
switch.
TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN
The hammer 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 the drill to select either LO (1) or HI (2)
speed. When using the drill in the LO (1) speed range, the
speed decreases and the tool has more power and torque.
When using the drill in the HI (2) speed range, the speed
increases and the tool has less power and torque. Use LO
(1) speed for high power and torque applications and HI (2)
speed for fast drilling or driving applications.
REVERSIBLE
This hammer drill allows you to reverse the bit rotation. You
can control the direction with the lever located on the top
of the tool.
FEATURES
ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH
The hammer drill is equipped with an adjustable torque
clutch for driving different types of screws into different
materials.
DEPTH GAUGE ROD
A depth gauge rod is installed on the auxiliary handle
assembly to assist you in controlling the depth of drilled
holes.
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.
LEVEL DRILLING
Two levels are recessed in the motor housing of the
hammer drill. One is located on top, while the other is
located on the end. They can be used to keep drill bits level
during both horizontal and vertical drilling operations.
BIT STORAGE
When not in use, you can place the bits provided with your
hammer drill in the storage area located on the top of the
drill.
MAG TRAY™
For convenience, your hammer drill has a Mag Tray™ to
place small parts when doing a variety of tasks.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The design of the hammer drill provides for easy handling.
It is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating
in different positions and at different angles.