Ryobi RIWH18X User manual

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RIWH18X

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Original Instructions
IMPORTANT!
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual
before assembling, operating, and maintaining the
product.
Subject to technical modication.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of your impact wrench.
INTENDED USE
The impact wrench is intended to be used only by adults who
have read and understood the instructions and warnings in
this manual, and can be considered responsible for their
actions.
The product is intended for fastening and removing screws
and bolts using an impact socket.
The product is intended for consumer use only.
Do not use the product for any other purpose. Use of the
product for operations di󰀨erent from intended could result in
a hazardous situation.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
■Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
■Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
■Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
■Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
■Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
■Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
■Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
■When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
■If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
■Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
■Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
■Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energising power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
■Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to
a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
■Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
■Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery, or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
■If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
■Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
■Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
■Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
■Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.

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Original Instructions
■Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
■Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained power tools.
■Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
■Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
■Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
■Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
■Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
■When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns
or a fire.
■Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or burns.
■Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or
risk of injury.
■Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 130°C may cause explosion.
■Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and increase the risk of
fire.
SERVICE
■Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
■Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorised service providers.
IMPACT WRENCH SAFETY WARNINGS
■Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when
performing an operation where the fastener may contact
hidden wiring. Fasteners contacting a “live” wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and
could give the operator an electric shock.
■Clamp workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped
workpieces can cause severe injury and damage.
■The product will restart automatically if stalled. Switch
off the product immediately if it stalls. Do not switch
on the product again while it is still stalled, as doing so
could trigger a sudden recoil with a high reactive force.
Determine why the product stalled and rectify this,
paying heed to the safety instructions.
■Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is
between 0°C and 40°C.
■Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between
0°C and 40°C.
■The recommended ambient temperature range for the
charging system during charging is between 10°C and
38°C.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
■The product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the product by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the product.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
■To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool,
battery pack or charger in fluid or allow fluid to flow inside
them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater,
certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-
containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
■Ambient temperature range for battery during use is
between 0°C and 40°C.
■Ambient temperature range for battery storage is
between 0°C and 20°C.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or
tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

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Original Instructions
MAINTENANCE
■The product should never be connected to a power
supply when assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the product
is not in use. Disconnecting the product from the power
supply will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious injury.
■When servicing, use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Use
of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
■Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean
cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
■Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
■For greater safety and reliability, all repairs should be
performed by an authorised service centre.
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Safety Alert
V Volts
No-load speed
min־¹ Revolutions or reciprocations per minute
Direct current
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM).
Product meets applicable regulatory
requirements.
Please read the instructions carefully
before starting the machine.
Wear eye protection
Hot surface
Waste electrical products should not
be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
Note
Parts or accessories sold separately
Speed, minimum
Speed, maximum
Torque, maximum
Torque, medium
Torque, minimum

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Original Instructions
Operator’s manual
Battery pack
Charger
Belt clip
Mode selection
button
“A” mode
High speed
Medium speed
Low speed
Handle, insulated
gripping surface
Variable speed
switch trigger
Anvil
LED worklight
Belt clip screw
Battery port
Direction of
rotation selector

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*The “A” mode is a mode designed to give
the user greater control in application
and reduce damage to the fastener or
work surface by automatically shutting
the tool o󰀨 after the tool senses the
mechanism impacting for approximately
one second.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
18V Impact wrench
Model RIWH18X
Voltage 18 V
Coupler 12.7 mm (1/2”)
Switch Variable speed
No load speed
Speed 1 0 - 900 rpm
Speed 2 0 - 1500 rpm
Speed 3 0 - 2200 rpm
“A” mode 0 - 1500 rpm
Fastening torque
Speed 1 300 Nm
Speed 2 600 Nm
Speed 3 1000 Nm
“A” mode 120 Nm
Impacts per minute 0 - 2800 IPM
Breakaway torque 1600 Nm
Weight - excluding battery pack 2.3 kg
Measured sound values determined according to EN 62841:
A-weighted sound pressure level LpA = 97.5 dB(A)
Uncertainty K 3 dB(A)
A-weighted sound power level LWA = 108.5 dB(A)
Uncertainty K 3 dB(A)
Wear ear protectors.
The vibration total values (triaxial vector sum) determined
according to EN 62841:
Impact tightening of fasteners of the
maximum capacity of the tool
ah = 14.1 m/s2
Uncertainty K 1.5 m/s2
BATTERY
Compatible battery pack (not included)
RB18L13
RB18L15
RB18L15A
RB18L15B
RB18L20
RB18L20A
RB18L25
RB18L25A
RB18L40
RB18L40A
RB18L50
RB18L50A
RB18L60A
RB18L90A
RB1815C
RB1820C
RB1825C
RB1840C
RB1840X
RB1850C
RB1850X
RB1860X
WARNING! The declared vibration total values and the
declared noise emission values given in this instruction manual
have been measured in accordance with a standardised test
and may be used to compare one tool with another. They may
be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.
The declared vibration and noise emission values represent
the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for
di󰀨erent applications, used with di󰀨erent accessories, or poorly
maintained, the vibration and noise emission may di󰀨er. These
conditions may signicantly increase the exposure levels over
the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and noise
should take into account the times when the tool is turned o󰀨
or when it is running idle. These conditions may signicantly
reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator
from the e󰀨ects of vibration and noise, such as maintaining the
tool and the accessories, keeping the hands warm (in case of
vibration), and organising work patterns.

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Imported by:
Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd
31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149
Melbourne, Australia
Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited
Unit C, 70 Business Parade South,
Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand
RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license.
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