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OWNER’S OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER
MODEL NO. HP61
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER.
Your new cordless drill-driver has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual before using your new cordless drill-driver.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Oper
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19 TABLE OF CONTENTS n Table Of Contents/Typical Applications........................................................................................2 n Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................ 3-5 A. Precautions On Using Your Cordless Tool .............................................................................4 B. Important Safety Instructions For Charger ............................................
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictog
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) when working outdoors. Wear protective hair PRECAUTIONS ON USING YOUR covering to contain long hair and keep it from being CORDLESS TOOL drawn into nearby air vents. This product contains Nickel-Cadmium batteries which 9. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday must be disposed of properly. eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they 1. Be aware that this tool is always in an operating are NOT safety glasses. condition, because it does not have to be plu
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) 7. An extension cord should not be used unless for about 15 minutes to allow charger to cool. absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension 4. Do not charge by means of an engine generator or cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. DC power source. If extension cord must be used, make sure: 5. Do not store the tool in locations where the a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the temperature may reach or exceed 104° F (40° C), same numbe
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OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS: TORQUE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Chuck 3/8 in. Keyless RING Motor DC Motor 6.0V BIT Switch Two-Speed STORAGE AREA No Load Speed 300/500 RPM Clutch 24 Positions DIRECTION OF Charger Input 120V, 60 Hz, AC only ROTATION SWITCH SELECTOR Charge Rate 3-6 Hours TRIGGER KEYLESS KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER CHUCK See Figure 1. Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. Fig. 1 WARNING: BATTERY CHARGER Do not allow familiarity wit
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OPERATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES REVERSE When using your drill-driver continuously, the batteries be- DIRECTION come hot. You should let the batteries cool down for approxi- OF ROTATION mately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. SELECTOR Note: This situation occurs when continuous use of your drill-driver causes the batteries to become hot. It does not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "Charging Your Drill-Driver" for normal recharging of batteries. If
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OPERATION KEYLESS CHUCK RELEASE See Figure 4. (UNLOCK) CHUCK BODY A keyless chuck has been provided with your drill to allow for easy installation and removal of bits. As the name implies, you can hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws. Grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand. Rotate the chuck body with your other hand. The arrows on the chuck indicate which direction to rotate the chuck body in order to GRIP (tighten) or RELEASE (unlock) the drill bit. WARNING: GRIP D
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OPERATION REMOVING BITS See Figure 5. TO DECREASE n Place the direction of rotation selector in center position. TORQUE This will turn off the power to your drill. n Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit. n To loosen: grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand, while rotating chuck body with your other hand. Note: Rotate chuck body in the direction of the arrow TORQUE marked RELEASE to loosen chuck jaws. DO NOT use ADJUSTMENT a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws. RING n Remove d
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19 OPERATION WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tool. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. DRILLING See Figure 10. 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 lower speed feature allows starting holes without center punching if desired.
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OPERATION CHUCK REMOVAL See Figures 11, 12, and 13. MALLET KEYLESS The chuck must be removed in order to use some CHUCK accessories. To remove: n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation CHUCK selector in center position. JAWS n Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key wrench into the chuck of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely. n Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. See Figure 11. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy remo
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MAINTENANCE BATTERIES Your drill is equipped with Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing. The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble your drill and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious burn. To obtain t
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1 . 8 E 0 L 0 . C 8 BATTERY REMOVAL DISPOSAL OF EXHAUSTED BATTERIES To preserve natural resources, please Y recycle or dispose of batteries properly. RBRC This product contains nickel-cadmium DRILL battery. Local, state, or federal laws may Ni Cd HANDLE prohibit disposal of Nickel-Cadmium batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options. For more information on battery recycling call 1-800-8 BATTERY. WARNING: TO
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OWNER'S OPERATOR'S MANUAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER MODEL NO. HP61 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please refer to the Service Center insert or call 1-800-525-2579 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada for your nearest Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobi.com for a co
