Ryobi EID24750K Operation manual

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
750 WATT IMPACT DRILL
MODEL EID24750K
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your
impact drill
SAVETHIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
THANKYOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI DRILL
Your new impact drill 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.
SPECIFICATIONS :
Power Input....................750 watt
Chuck Capacity..............13mm keyless
Impacts Per Minute........0-44800 min
No Load Speed..............0-2800 min
DRILLING CAPACITY:
Steel...............................13 mm
Masonry.........................16 mm
Wood..............................40 mm
Net Weight..................... 2.1 kg
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions.
If you use your impact drill properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank You again for buying Ryobi tools.
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1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power
tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep
work area well lit.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work
area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be
stored in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach
of children.
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer
at the rate at which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment
to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose
not intended.
9. 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. Also wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
10.ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are
not safety glasses.
11.PROTECTYOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation
is dusty.
12.PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
13.DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable
support. Secure tools when working at elevated levels.
14.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
16.NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
17.KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL
AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based
products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.
18.STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush operation of tool.
19.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or any other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or any other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorised service centre.
20.DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by
authorised service centre.
21.DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY
MEDICATION.
22.THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY
YOUNG OR INFIRM PERSONS WITHOUT
SUPERVISION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE
SUPERVISED TO ENSURETHAT THEY DO NOT PLAY
WITH THE APPLIANCE.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Due to continued product
refinement policy, product features
and specifications can and will
change without notice. Check
current features and specifications
with your retailer.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution or
warning. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictures.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understood
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this
manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents
involving fire, electric shock or serious personal
injury.Save owners manual and review frequently
for continuing safe operation and instructing
others who may use this tool.
The operation of any tool can
result in foreign objects being
thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage.
Before beginning power tool
operation, always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full
face shield when needed.We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields.
The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to
possible dangers.The safety symbols and the explanations
with them, require your careful attention and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any
danger. The instruction or warnings they give are not
substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
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FEATURES
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1.Trigger Switch
2. Forward/Reverse Lever
3. Keyless Chuck
4.Variable Speed Selector
5. Lock Button
6. Depth Gauge
7. Auxiliary Handle
8. Air Vents
9. Drilling Mode Shift Knob
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APPLICATIONS
Fig.4
3
(Use only for the purposes listed below.)
Drilling wood, materials and resin boards.
Drilling concrete (impact drilling only).
Drilling metal steel brass, aluminum sheets, stainless
steel & pipe.
Noise (sound pressure level) in the workplace can exceed
85 dB (A). In this case, sound insulation and hearing
protection measures must be taken by the operator.
This tool is started and stopped by squeezing and
releasing the trigger switch (1).
The speed can be adjusted by controlling the pressure
applied to the trigger switch (1).
For continuous operation, press the lock button (5) while
squeezing the trigger. Squeeze again to release the
lock.
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Fig.1
Fig.2
4
To change the rotation direction, stop the tool and push
the forward/reverse lever (2).
When the forward lever is pushed in, the bit rotates
clockwise when viewed from the handle end of the tool.
When the reverse lever is pushed in, the bit rotates
counterclockwise.
Fig.3
2
Insert the bit into the chuck (3) as far as it will go.
Then tighten the chuck securely by rotating the chuck
head to the left hand side.
The bit can be removed by rotating the chuck to the
right hand side.
The drilling mode shift knob (9) for changing between the
drilling mode and impact drilling mode is positioned on the
top of the tool.
DRILLING MODE: Shift the knob to the “ ”symbol for
rotation without impact action.
IMPACT DRILLING MODE: Shift the knob to the “ ”
symbol for impact drilling.
CHANGING BETWEEN DRILLING AND IMPACT
DRILLING MODE (FIG. 5)
Fig.5
9
NOISE BUILD-UP
SWITCH (FIG. 1 & 2)
CHANGING THE ROTATION DIRECTION (FIG. 3)
MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE BIT (FIG. 4)

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Fig.6
LM
Auxiliary handle
The auxiliary handle (7) can be rotated 360˚.
Loosen the handle grip by turning in direction L, and tigh-
en it at an easy to-use position by turning the grip in ditec-
tion M.
By using the depth gauge (6) holes of a fixed depth can be
accurately bored.
The depth of the hole will be the distance from the end of
the bit to the end of the stopper pole.
By turning the handle grip in direction L, the stopper pole
can be released and the depth adjusted. After adjusting
the depth, fix the stopper pole again by turning the handle
grip in direction M.
After use, check the tool to make sure that it is in top
condition. It is recommended that you take this tool to a
RYOBI Authorized Service Center for a thorough cleaning
and lubrication at least once a year.
DO NOT MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS WHILE THE
MOTOR IS IN MOTION.
ALWAYS DISCONNECTTHE POWER CORD FROMTHE
RECEPTACLE BEFORE CHANGING REMOVABLE OR
EXPENDABLE PARTS (BLADE, BIT, SANDING PAPER
ETC.), LUBRICATING OR WORKING ONTHE UNIT.
WARNING
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should
be performed by an AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER or other QUALIFIED SERVICE
ORGANIZATION.
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AUXILIARY HANDLE AND STOPPER POLE (FIG. 6)
OPERATING
NEVER COVERTHE AIRVENTS (8) SINCETHEY MUST
ALWAYS BE OPEN FOR PROPER MOTOR COOLING.
DRILLING IN WOOD
To prevent ugly splits around the drill hole on the reverse
side of the workpiece, put a piece of scrap lumber under
the work piece.
DRILLING IN METAL
Metals such as steel brass, aluminum sheets, stainless
steel, and pipe may also be drilled. Mark the point to be
drilled with a nail or punch.
DRILLING IN CONCRETE
Rock and masonry are generally drilled in the impact drilling
mode.
When drilling in delicate materials such as tiled wall, it is
essential to start with ordinary drilling and, once the tile is
pierced to continue with impact drilling.
In deep bore holes the drill bit should be pulled out
occasionally in order to remove the dust and chips from the
hole.
DEPTH GAUGE
MAINTENANCE

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