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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER
MODEL NOS. RY721/RY961/RY1201
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 Sa
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5 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/Charging Assembly .....................
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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 covering PRECAUTIONS ON USING YOUR to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into CORDLESS TOOL nearby air vents. This product contains Nickel-Cadmium batteries which n ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday must be disposed of properly. eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they n Be aware that this tool is always in an operating are NOT safety glasses. condition, because it does not have to be plugge
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) n To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, operate on standard household electrical power. Do pull by the plug rather than the cord when not attempt to use it on any other voltage. disconnecting charger/charging assembly. n Consecutive charging may cause overheating. If n Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped you need to recharge batteries consecutively, wait on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage for about 15 minutes
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1 . 8 E 0 L 0 . C 8 SPECIFICATIONS: RY721 RY961 RY1201 Chuck 3/8 in. Keyless 3/8 in. Keyless 3/8 in. Keyless Motor DC Motor 7.2V DC Motor 9.6V DC Motor 12.0V Switch Two-Speed Variable Speed Variable Speed No Load Speed 330/500 RPM 0 - 550 RPM 0 - 550 RPM Clutch 24 Positions 24 Positions 24 Positions Charger Input 120V, 60 Hz, AC Only 120V, 60 Hz, AC Only 120V, 60 Hz, AC Only Charge Rate 3-6 Hours 3-6 Hours 3-6 Hours IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES When using your drill-driver
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER LEVEL TORQUE See Figure 1. ADJUSTMENT Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with all RING operating features and safety requirements. WARNING: BIT STORAGE Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. AREA Remember that a careless fraction of a second is DIRECTION OF sufficient to inflict severe injury. ROTATION SELECTOR SWITCH CHARGING YOUR DRILL-DRIVER TRIGGER KEYLESS The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low CHUCK c
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OPERATION REVERSE WARNING: DIRECTION OF If any parts are missing, do not operate tool until the ROTATION missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result SELECTOR in possible serious personal injury. SWITCH See Figure 4. Your drill starts and stops by depressing and releasing the CENTER POSITION switch trigger. (LOCK) Model No. RY721 has a two-speed feature in the switch. Depress the switch trigger halfway for driving screws at low SWITCH speed. Depress the switch trigger all the way fo
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OPERATION REVERSIBLE RELEASE (UNLOCK) See Figure 4. CHUCK BODY This tool is reversible. The direction of rotation is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the drill held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the switch for drilling. The drilling direction is reversed when the selector is to the right of the switch. When the selector is in center position, the switch trigger is locked. CAUTION: CHUCK GRIP COL
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OPERATION REMOVING BITS See Figure 7. TO DECREASE TORQUE n Place the direction of rotation selector in center position. This will lock the switch trigger in the off position. 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 a ADJUSTMENT wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws. RING
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5 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 12. 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 13, 14, and 15. MALLET KEYLESS CHUCK The chuck must be removed in order to use some accessories. To remove: n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. CHUCK JAWS n Insert a 5/16 inch or larger allen wrench (hex key wrench) into the chuck of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely. n Tap the allen wrench sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. See Figure 13. This will loosen the screw in the chuck
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MAINTENANCE DO NOT ABUSE POWER TOOLS. Abusive practices can damage the tool, as well as the work piece. WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement WARNING: parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a plastics are susceptible to dam
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER MODEL NOS. RY721/RY961/RY1201 • 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 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 Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at ww
