Ryobi CRH240RE User manual

CRH240RE
CORDLESS PNEUMATIC
HAMMER DRILL
USER'S MANUAL

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Important!
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before mounting
and operating this machine.
Subject to technical modifications

The battery-powered pneumatic hammer drill can be
used universally for hammer drilling and drilling as well
as for screwdriving in wood, metal and plastic. This
pneumatic hammer dill is not suited for chiselling work
(also not with pointed chisels).
WARNING
When using battery-driven tools basic safety
precautions are to be taken, including the
following, in order to reduce the risk of fire,
batteries leaking and persons becoming injured.
Before operating the machine, please read the operating
instructions completely, follow the Safety Instructions in
this manual as well as the general Safety Instructions for
Power Tools.
Important instructions, which should be read before
starting operation, and which we strongly
recommend observing:
Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches
invite injuries.
Keep children away. Do not let visitors touch the tool.
All visitors should be kept away from area.
Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was intended.
Use the right tool. Do not force small tools or
attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Do not
use tool for purposes not intended.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery, they can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protecting hair
covering to contain long hair.
Secure work. Use clamps or vice to hold the work.
It is safer than using your hand and it frees both
hands to operate the tool.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you tired.
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment breakage of parts, mounting and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other parts that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre
unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual.
Have defective switches replaced by an authorised
service facility. Do not use the tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off.
Disposal of battery. Ensure battery is disposal of
safely as instructed by the manufacturer.
For charging the batteries, only use a charger
which is recommended by the manufacturer and
never use the recommended charger to charge other
electrical equipment.
Never carry the tool with your finger on the switch.
Before commencing any work on the machine
itself, remove the battery.
Do not use any defective or deformed batteries.
Any machines and batteries that are not being
used should be kept separately in a dry place that
is high up or locked, out of the reach of children.
For safety's sake, a battery charger connected to the
mains should also be permanently supervised.
Do not expose the machine, battery and battery
charger to rain. Do not use the machines in a wet or
damp environment.
Always keep the battery and battery charger clean
and dry.
Do not open the battery and protect from impact.
Protect the battery from heat and fire: Danger of
explosion! Do not place the battery on radiators or
expose to strong sun rays for a longer time;
temperatures over 50 °C cause damage.
In extreme conditions battery fluid can leak out.
This does not mean it is defective. If in such a case
the casing is no longer sealed and battery fluid comes
into contact with the skin, proceed as follows:
- Wash affected skin immediately with soap and water.
- Neutralise the battery fluid with vinegar or lemon juice.
- If the eyes are affected, rinse with clear water with
at least 10 minutes. Consult a doctor immediately!
Before connecting the charger to the mains,
please check that the voltage of your mains
connection corresponds to the voltage stated on
the name plate of the charger.
Always inspect the plug and cable before use.
If damaged, they must be replaced by a qualified
professionals.
Caution
High voltage: Do not open the battery charger!
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Ensure that the connection between the battery
charger and battery is correctly positioned and is
not obstructed by foreign bodies.
Keep battery charger slot free of foreign objects
and protect against dirt and humidity. Store in a
dry and frost-free place.
When the battery is outside the battery charger,
cover battery terminals to avoid short circuits
from metal objects. Danger of fire or explosion
results when shorted by metal object!
Do not charge batteries of other manufacturers.
Only use genuine RYOBI accessories.
Observe notes on environmental protection.
When drilling or screwing in walls, they must be
checked for hidden electric cables or water and
gas pipes with a detector.
Do not work with materials containing asbestos!
Do not drill holes into the housing to label the
machine. The protective insulation will be bridged.
Please use self-adhesive labels.
Protect the cables of the battery charger from
sharps edges. Damaged cables must be replaced
immediately by one of our service centres.
For safety reasons, work only with the auxiliary
handle mounted.
Wear protective glasses, hearing protection,
protective gloves and sturdy shoes.
When the drill unexpectedly jams, the machine
kicks back. Therefore, always take a secure stand
and hold the machine firmly with both hands.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Motor 24 V
No load speed 0-1000 min-1
Hammer blows (under load) 0-5200 bpm
Impact energy 2.0J
Drill dia.:
wood 20 mm
steel 13 mm
concrete (hammer drilling) 20 mm
Recommended hammer drilling range 4-14 mm
Connection type SDS-plus
Weight (with battery pack) 4 kg
Battery Pack
2.0Ah 130253005
Universal Charger 260011044 (9.6V - 24V)
Rating 230-240V, 50Hz, AC
FEATURES
Fig. 1
A. Bit holder
B. Dust protection cap
C. Unlocking collar
D. Drilling/Hammer drilling selector
E. Ventilation slots
F. Variable switch
G. Rotational direction switch
H. Unlocking button
I. Battery
J. Auxiliary handle
K. Depth stop
Fig. 2
A. Battery charging unit
B. Battery charging groove
C. Yellow light
D. Red light
E. Green light
F. Battery
Fig. 3
A. Chuck adaptor
B. Chuck
Accessories illustrated or described are not always
included as standard delivery items.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
The rated voltage of the battery must reflect with the
value on the machine.
The batteries are not charged. They therefore have to
be charged before use.
A new battery develops full power only after it has been
subjected to approx. 5 charging and discharging cycles.
The maximum service life of the batteries is attained if
you charge these at an ambient temperature of
between +5 °C and max. +45 °C.
If the battery is not within the permitted loading
temperature range (aprrox. +5 °C and +45 °C) charging
time is extended by the cooling or warm up time.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Important
Batteries will discharge even if the tool is not used.
They should therefore be re-charge regularly.
Or better still - connect the battery to the mains
charger which will automatically switch to
maintenance charging after the battery has been
fully charged. This is particularly useful for
maintenance and for the optimal operational
readiness of the batteries.
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CHARGING THE BATTERIES
Do not leave the battery in the charger if the latter is
not in operating condition.
To ensure long service life, the batteries should only be
charged when charging is required. This is particularly
important if you notice a reduction in power output.
See Fig. 1 & 2.
1. Remove battery by simultaneously pressing the
unlocking button.
2. Make sure that the mains voltage complies with the
voltage on the name-plate on the charger. Connect
charger plug to mains.
3. Push battery into battery charger until it snaps
The appliance is not intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
into place.
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER
See Fig. 2.
LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF CHARGER
AND BATTERY PACK:
Red LED on = Fast charging mode.
Green LED on = Fully charged battery pack.
Red LED flashing = Hot or deeply discharged
battery pack.
Yellow LED on = Defective battery pack.
If the batteries cannot be charged correctly:
1. Make sure the socket is providing voltage.
2. Make sure the charging points provide good
contact.
3. Should charging still not be possible, please send
the battery and battery charger to the nearest
RYOBI service centre.
Notes for the correct use of the battery:
To obtain the maximum service life, do not recharge
the battery immediately after a short period of use but,
if possible, discharge to the lower capacity limit and
then recharge.
Avoid to the extent possible the blocking of the
machine. The resulting excessive current flow leads to
quick discharging and increased wear of the battery.
An increasingly shorter operating time per recharging
of the battery is an indication that the battery is worn
out and must be replaced.
WARNING
Do not carry out any repair on the charger
yourself! As a basic rule, return the faulty
machine to the nearest RYOBI service centre
(also in the case of defective mains cable)!
OPERATION
VARIABLE SWITCH
Press or release the variable switch.
DRILLING - HAMMER DRILLING
For drilling, place the selector in the position.
For hammer drilling, set to .
The switch-over can best be performed at a standstill.
Only after the switch is actuated and the machine starts
does the gear box shift to the selected mode.
Note: Left rotation when hammer drilling damages the
drill. Switch off the hammer mechanism when using a
non SDS-Plus fastening tool.
When hammer drilling, use exclusively drill with hard
metal inserts and SDS-Plus shafts. The use of
commercially available masonry drills with cylindrical
shafts by means of the adapter and the normal drill chuck
in conjunction with the pneumatic hammer mechanism is
not possible.
SPEED CONTROL
With the variable speed switch, the speed can be
continuously varied. With light pressure on the switch,
the machine begins to rotate slowly; with increased
pressure, the speed increases.
ROTATION DIRECTION SWITCHING
Operate the rotation direction switch only when the
machine is at a stand still!
Important
Press the rotational direction switch in each case
to the stop on the housing, i. e. until it can be felt
to engage.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
MOUNTING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE
Only use the machine together with the auxiliary handle.
Place the auxiliary handle onto the clamping collar and
tighten firmly with the handle piece.
INSERTING / REMOVING BITS
See Fig. 3
The tool holder clamps the drill bits without using a tool
key.
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INSERTING BITS
Before all work on the machine itself, always set the
rotational direction switch to the middle position.
Clean and lightly grease the bit shaft.
Pull back the unlocking collar. Insert the tool while turning
into the tool holder until latches. Release the unlocking
collar. Check whether the bit is firmly seated.
Take care that the dust protection cap is not damaged.
Replace damaged dust protection cap!
REMOVING TOOLS
Slide the unlocking collar to the rear and pull out the tool.
OPTIONAL DRILL CHUCK (ACCESSORY)
For drilling work in metal, wood and plastic with drills that
have normal shafts, a drill chuck (13 mm max.chuck
opening) is available. The drill chuck is mounted on the
adapter (accessory) for screwdriver bits. All common drill
chucks with 1/2" X 20 UNF internal threads (13 mm max.
chuck opening) can be used.
MOUNTING THE CHUCK
Before all work on the machine itself, always set the
rotational direction switch to the middle position.
Clean the threads of the drill chuck (accessory) and the
adapter (accessory). Screw the drill chuck onto the
adapter and tighten the adapter in the bit holder the
same as a drill.
PRACTICAL TIPS
Do not drill hidden electrical lines or gas and water pipes.
Check the area to worked with a metal detector, for
example, before starting.
For metal, use only flawless, sharpened drills; for stone
and concrete, only masonry drills with hard metal inserts.
Always adapt the speed to the material to be worked and
the diameter of the drill.
HAMMER-DRILLING
Wear protective glasses and hearing
protection. Do not apply too much pressure.
The performance is not increased in this manner.
For hammer drilling, work only with protective glasses,
hearing protection and the auxiliary handle. Check before
putting into operation if the shift knob is latched in the
position.
DRILLING IN TILES
Start drilling slowly on the tile. After the tile is drilled
through, switch to hammer drilling.
SCREWDRIVING
Screwdriver bits can be inserted into the adapter (see
accessory). Commercially available bits with a hexagonal
dimension of 6.35mm (1/4") can be used.
The screwdriver bits are held in the adapter with a
spring ring. Use only bits with a hex fitting.
SLIP CLUTCH
If the tool become jammed or caught, the slip clutch
releases.
Remove the load from the machine immediately by
pulling back the drill.
Always hold the machine tightly with both hands and
assume a secure stance.
MAINTENANCE
Before all work on the machine itself, always set the
rotational direction switch to the middle position.
Always keep the ventilation slots clean.
Wipe off the accessible plastic parts regularly with a cloth
without cleaning agent.
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OPERATION

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