Ryobi D550H - Manual (Page 10)

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OPERATION
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
See Figure 4.
Follow these directions to adjust the handle assembly.
■ Unplug the hammer drill.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
■ Loosen the handle assembly by turning the handle
counterclockwise.
■ Remove the handle from the drill.
■ Rotate the handle assembly and place it on the
opposite side.
■ Tighten the handle assembly securely by turning
the handle clockwise.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH GAUGE ROD
See Figure 5.
Follow these directions to adjust the depth gauge rod.
■ Unplug the hammer drill.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
■ Loosen the handle assembly by turning the handle
counterclockwise.
■ Adjust the depth gauge rod so that the drill bit ex-
tends beyond the end of the rod to the required
drilling depth.
■ Tighten the handle assembly by turning the handle
clockwise.
ADJUSTING THE DRILL MODE
See Figure 6.
Adjust the drill mode when necessary. We recommend
that you use carbide-tipped bits and select hammer
mode when drilling in hard materials such as brick, tile,
concrete, etc. We recommend that you select drill mode
when drilling in soft materials.
Follow these directions to adjust the drill mode.
■ Unplug the hammer drill.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
■ For hammer mode: Slide the mode selector to the
left.
■ For drill mode: Slide the mode selector to the right.
Fig. 6
TO
LOOSEN
ADJUST DEPTH
GAUGE ROD
HANDLE
HANDLE
TO
TIGHTEN
SLIDE LEFT FOR
HAMMER MODE
SLIDE RIGHT FOR
DRILLING MODE
HANDLE
ASSEMBLY