Ryobi SDS60 - Manual (Page 13)

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lock-on
button
OPERATION
LOCk-ON BUTTON
See Figure 9.
This rotary hammer is equipped with a lock-on feature,
which is convenient for continuous drilling for extended
periods of time.
To lock-on:

Depress the switch trigger.
 Push in and hold the lock-on button, located on the side
of the handle.
 Release the switch trigger.
 Release the lock-on button and the rotary hammer will
continue running.
 To release the lock, depress and release the switch
trigger.
If the lock-on feature is engaged during use and the rotary
hammer becomes disconnected from the power supply,
disengage the lock-on feature immediately.
WARNING:
Before connecting the rotary hammer to a power supply
source, always check to be sure it is not in lock-on posi-
tion (depress and release the switch trigger). Failure to
ensure that it is not locked-on could result in accidental
starting of the rotary hammer resulting in possible serious
injury. Do not lock the switch trigger in applications where
the rotary hammer may need to be suddenly stopped.
DRILLING
See Figure 10 .
A level is located on top of the motor housing to help keep
the drill bit level during use.

Depress and release the switch trigger to be sure the
rotary hammer is in the OFF position before connecting
it to a power supply.
 Check the direction of rotation selector for the correct
setting (forward or reverse).
 Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps
to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates.
 Plug the rotary hammer into power supply. Hold the
rotary hammer firmly and place the bit at the point to be
drilled.
 Depress the switch trigger to start the rotary hammer.
 Move the drill bit into the workpiece, applying only enough
pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force the rotary
hammer or apply side pressure to elongate a hole. Let
the tool do the work.
Fig. 10
Fig. 9
sWitch trigger