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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Drywall Screwdriver
Model No. DSG50
DOUBLE INSULATED
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI DRYWALL SCREWDRIVER.
Your new screwdriver 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 screwdriver.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warning
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 ■ General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................3-4 ■ Specific Safety Rules.................................................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, cloth- WARNING: ing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol- clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in mov- low all instructions listed below, may result in elec- ing parts. tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. ■ Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- Service ment parts. Follow instructions in the Mainte- ■ Tool service must be performed only by quali- nance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance per- parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions formed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk may create a risk of electric shock or injury. of injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by insulated gripping sur
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SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current
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SYMBOLS SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance, and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6
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FEATURES VARIABLE SPEED WARNING: This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher Carefully read through this entire operator's manual speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is con- before using your new screwdriver. Pay close attention trolled by the amount of switch trigger depression. to the Safety Rules, Warnings and Cautions. If you use BELT CLIP your screwdriver properly and only for what it is A convenient feature provided on your screwdriver is a intended, you will enjoy
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS DRYWALL SCREWDRIVER DSG50 APPLICATIONS (Use only for the purpose listed below) Bit Shank Size 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) hex Rating 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only ■ Driving screws in drywall. Input 5.4 Amperes ■ Driving screws in wood. Switch Variable Speed SCREW CAPACITIES: No Load Speed 0-4,000 RPM This screwdriver has been designed for driving all com- Overall Length 10.5 in. (267 mm) mercially available drywall screws. Net Weight 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg.) OPERATION FORWARD/REVERSE WARNING: LEVE
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OPERATION REVERSIBLE See Figure 4. This tool has the feature of being reversible. The direction of rotation is controlled by a lever located above FORWARD the switch trigger. With your screwdriver held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation lever should be positioned to the left of the switch for forward driving operation. The direction of rotation is in reverse when the lever is to the right of the switch. The design of the switch will not permit changing the REVERSE direction
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OPERATION SETTING DEPTH TO DECREASE DEPTH See Figure 6. OF SCREWDRIVER BIT The adjustable nosepiece of your tool will automatically drive screws to preset depths. Make preset depth adjustments as follows: ■ Unplug your screwdriver. WARNING: Failure to unplug your screwdriver could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. TO INCREASE DEPTH OF SCREWDRIVER BIT ■ Rotate adjusting sleeve until you obtain the desired depth for bit holder or screwdriver bit. PRESET DEPTH SETTING ■ Test dri
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL EXTENSION CORDS All parts represent an important part of the double The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of insulation system and should be serviced only at an power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent authorized service center. tool overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL Drywall Screwdriver Model No. DSG50 DOUBLE INSULATED • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 in the United States for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our website at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.
