Ryobi Drill HP1201 User Guide

OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER  
MODEL NOS. HP721/HP961/HP1201  
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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 Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your cordless drill-driver properly  
and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.  
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.  
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
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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 caution or warning. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.  
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will 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: 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.  
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself  
or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal  
injury.  
NOTE:  
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.  
KNOW YOUR CORDLESS TOOL  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
Safe operation of this cordless tool requires that you read  
and understand this Operator's Manual and all labels affixed  
to the tool. Learn its applications and limitations as well as  
the potential hazards related to a cordless tool. Keep this  
manual readily available for future reference.  
KEEPTHEWORKAREACLEAN. Clutteredwork  
areas and work benches invite injuries.  
CONSIDERWORKAREAENVIRONMENT.Keep  
work area well lit. Do not use tool in presence of  
flammable liquids or gases.  
IMPORTANT  
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY  
PEVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH  
GROUNDED SURFACES. For example: Pipes,  
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.  
Servicing of a tool requires extreme care and knowledge of  
the system and should be performed only by a qualified  
service technician. For service we suggest you return the  
tool to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for  
repair. When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement  
parts.  
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All  
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a  
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors  
contact tool or extension cord.  
WARNING:  
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools  
should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up  
place - out of the reach of children.  
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read  
thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,  
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to  
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric  
shock, or serious personal injury. Save this operator's  
manual and review it frequently for continuing safe  
operation, and instructing others who may use this tool.  
DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and  
safer at the rate for which it was designed.  
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 - for example - A  
circular saw should never be used for cutting tree  
limbs or logs.  
WARNING:  
When using power tools, basic safety precautions should  
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,  
and personal injury, including the following precautions.  
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose  
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's  
moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber  
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended  
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)  
coveringtocontainlonghairandkeepitfrombeing  
drawn into nearby air vents.  
PRECAUTIONS ON USING YOUR  
CORDLESS TOOL  
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday  
eyeglasseshaveonlyimpact-resistantlenses;they  
are NOT safety glasses.  
This product contains Nickel-Cadmium batteries which  
must be disposed of properly.  
Be aware that this tool is always in an operating  
condition, because it does not have to be plugged  
into an electrical outlet.  
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or  
dust mask if operation is dusty.  
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing  
First, charge the battery.  
protection during extended periods of operation.  
Be sure the battery is snapped in place.  
When not in use, lock the switch.  
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold  
work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees  
both hands to operate tool.  
When operating at a high place, be aware of things  
below you.  
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and  
balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or  
unstable support.  
Before drilling into walls, ceilings, or floors, make  
sure that there are no concealed power cables  
inside.  
MAINTAINTOOLSWITHCARE.Keeptoolssharp  
at all times, and clean for best and safest  
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating  
and changing accessories.  
WARNING:  
Drilling into electrical wiring in walls can cause  
drill bit and chuck to become electically live. Do  
not touch the chuck or metal housing when  
drilling into a wall; grasp only the insulated  
handle(s) provided on the tool.  
REMOVEADJUSTING KEYSANDWRENCHES.  
Form habit of checking to see that keys and  
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before  
turning it on.  
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Do not  
carry the tool with your finger on the switch. Be  
sure switch is off when installing battery pack.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
CHARGER/CHARGING ASSEMBLY  
STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use  
common sense. Do not operate tool when you are  
tired. Do not rush.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual  
containsimportantsafetyandoperatinginstructions  
for charging the battery with the following  
components:  
CHECKDAMAGEDPARTS. Beforefurtheruseof  
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged  
shouldbecarefullycheckedtodeterminethatitwill  
operateproperlyandperformitsintendedfunction.  
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 other part that is damaged should be  
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized  
service center unless indicated elsewhere in this  
instruction manual.  
MODEL  
HP721  
HP961  
BATTERY CHARGER CHARGINGASSEMBLY  
1400668  
1400651  
1400669  
1400670  
1400652  
181918  
4400100  
N/A  
N/A  
1400675  
HP1201  
N/A  
1400676  
Before using battery charger/charging assembly,  
readallinstructionsandcautionarymarkingson(1)  
batterycharger,(2)battery,(3)chargingassembly,  
and (4) products using battery.  
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT  
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches  
replaced by an authorized Ryobi Service Center.  
WARNING:  
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not  
operate tool while under the influence of drugs,  
alcohol, or any medication.  
To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-  
cadmiumtyperechargeablebatteries.Othertypes  
of batteries may burst causing personal injury  
and damage.  
INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber  
before drilling.  
Do not expose charger/charging assembly to rain  
DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A DAMP  
or snow.  
OR WET LOCATION.  
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by  
thebatterycharger/chargingassemblymanufacturer  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)  
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to  
persons.  
The charger/charging assembly is designed to  
operate on standard household electrical power.  
Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage.  
To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,  
pull by the plug rather than the cord when  
disconnecting charger/charging assembly.  
Consecutive charging may cause overheating. If  
you need to recharge batteries consecutively,  
waitforabout15minutestoallowcharger/charging  
assembly to cool.  
Make sure cord is located so that it will not be  
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected  
to damage or stress.  
Do not insert foreign matter into the hole for the  
battery in charging assembly.  
An extension cord should not be used unless  
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension  
cordcouldresultinariskoffireandelectricshock.  
If extension cord must be used, make sure:  
Do not charge by means of an engine generator  
or DC power source.  
Do not disassemble the battery.  
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the  
same number, size and shape as those of  
plug on charger/charging assembly.  
Do not store the tool and battery in locations  
wherethetemperaturemayreachorexceed104°  
F(40° C),suchasoutsideshedsormetalbuildings  
in summer.  
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in  
good electrical condition; and  
Do not incinerate the battery, even if it is severely  
damaged or completely worn out. The battery  
may explode in fire.  
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere  
rating of charger/charging assembly as  
specified below:  
Battery leakage may occur under conditions of  
extreme usage or temperature. If liquid comes in  
contact with skin, wash quickly with soap and  
water, then with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid  
gets in your eyes, wash with water for at least 10  
minutes and seek medical attention immediately.  
Cord Length (Feet) 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft.  
Cord Size (AWG) 16  
16  
16  
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage  
Do not operate charger/charging assembly with  
damaged cord or plug. Replace immediately.  
Do not short-circuit the battery.  
Do not operate charger/charging assembly if it  
has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or  
otherwisedamagedinanyway;takeittoaRYOBI  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.  
WARNING:  
Some dust created by power sanding,  
Do not disassemble charger/charging assembly;  
take it to a RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE  
CENTER when service or repair is required.  
Incorrectreassemblymayresultinariskofelectric  
shock or fire.  
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction  
activities contains chemicals known to cause  
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.  
Some examples of these chemicals are:  
• lead from lead-based paints,  
To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger/  
charging assembly from outlet before attempting  
anymaintenanceorcleaning. Turningoffcontrols  
will not reduce this risk.  
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and  
other masonry products, and  
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated  
lumber.  
PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE USE OF  
CHARGER/CHARGING ASSEMBLY AND  
BATTERY  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending  
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce  
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well  
ventilated area, and work with approved safety  
equipment, such as those dust masks that are  
speciallydesignedtofilteroutmicroscopicparticles.  
Do not charge battery when temperature is below  
50° F (10° C) or above 95° F (35° C).  
Never attempt to connect two charger/charging  
assemblies together.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.  
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.  
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SPECIFICATIONS:  
HP961  
HP721  
HP1201  
Chuck  
3/8 in. Keyless  
DC Motor 7.2V  
Two-Speed  
3/8 in. Keyless  
DC Motor 9.6V  
Variable Speed  
0 - 550 RPM  
24 Positions  
3/8 in. Keyless  
DC Motor 12.0V  
Variable Speed  
0 - 550 RPM  
24 Positions  
Motor  
Switch  
No Load Speed  
Clutch  
330/500 RPM  
24 Positions  
Charger Input  
Charge Rate  
120V, 60 Hz, AC Only 120V, 60 Hz, AC Only 120V, 60 Hz, AC Only  
3-6 Hours 3-6 Hours 3-6 Hours  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES  
When using your drill-driver continuously, the batteries in  
occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "Charging  
Your Drill-Driver" for normal recharging of batteries. If the  
charger/charging assembly does not charge your battery  
pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery  
pack and charger/charging assembly to your nearest Ryobi  
Authorized Service Center for electrical check.  
your battery pack become hot. You should let a hot battery  
pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before at-  
tempting to recharge.  
Note: This situation occurs when continuous use of your  
drill-driver causes the batteries to become hot. It does not  
DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTED BATTERY  
To preserve natural resources, please  
recycle or dispose of properly.  
BATTERY PACK PREPARATION FOR  
RECYCLING  
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This product contains nickel-cadmium  
battery. Local, state, or federal laws may  
prohibit disposal of Nickel-Cadmium  
batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your  
local waste authority for information  
regarding available recycling and/or  
disposal options.  
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Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with  
heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or  
disassemble battery pack or remove any of its  
components. Also, never touch both terminals with metal  
objects and/or body parts, as short circuit may result.  
Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these  
warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.  
For more information on battery recycling  
call 1-800-8 BATTERY.  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Fire or injury may result.  
WARNING:  
The operation of any power 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.  
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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  
operating features and safety requirements.  
RING  
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WARNING:  
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.  
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is  
sufficient to inflict severe injury.  
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BIT  
STORAGE  
AREA  
1
DIRECTION OF  
ROTATION  
SELECTOR  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
CHARGING YOUR DRILL-DRIVER  
KEYLESS  
CHUCK  
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low  
charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,  
you should charge it at least 6 hours prior to use.  
BATTERY  
PACK  
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they  
are charged. Allow several cycles (drilling followed by re-  
charging) for them to fully charge.  
Fig. 1  
TO CHARGE MODEL NO. HP721  
BATTERY  
CHARGER  
Charge battery pack only with the charger provided.  
Make sure power supply is normal house voltage,  
120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.  
CHARGE  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT (LED)  
Connect charger to power supply.  
The charge indicator light (LED) indicator, which is  
located on rear of battery pack, will light up when  
charger is properly connected to power supply. This  
red light indicates your drill is charging and will remain  
on until charger is disconnected from power supply.  
INPUT  
JACK  
TO CHARGE MODEL NOS. HP961/HP1201  
Charge battery pack only with the charging assembly  
BATTERY  
PACK  
CHARGER  
PLUG  
provided.  
Make sure power supply is normal house voltage,  
120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.  
Connect charging assembly to power supply.  
Fig. 2  
TO CHARGE MODEL NO. HP721  
Place battery pack in charging assembly. Align raised  
rib on battery pack with groove in charging assembly.  
See Figure 3.  
BATTERY  
PACK  
Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on  
battery pack engage properly with contacts in charging  
assembly. When properly connected, red light will turn  
on.  
CHARGING  
ASSEMBLY  
After normal usage, 3 hours of charging time is re-  
quired to be fully charged. A minimum charge time of 6  
hours is required to recharge a completely discharged  
battery.  
CHARGE  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT (LED)  
The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch  
while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a  
problem.  
DO NOT place charging assembly in an area of ex-  
treme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room  
temperature.  
Fig. 3  
TO CHARGE MODEL NOS. HP961/HP1201  
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OPERATION  
REVERSE  
WARNING:  
DIRECTION OF  
ROTATION  
SELECTOR  
If any parts are missing, do not operate tool until the  
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result  
in possible serious personal injury.  
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SWITCH  
See Figure 4.  
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Your drill starts and stops by depressing and releasing the  
switch trigger.  
CENTER POSITION  
(LOCK)  
Model No. HP721 has a two-speed feature in the switch.  
Depress the switch trigger halfway for driving screws at low  
speed. Depress the switch trigger all the way for normal  
drilling. Release the switch trigger to turn drill OFF.  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
FORWARD  
Model Nos. HP961/HP1201 have a variable speed feature  
in the switch. The switch delivers higher speed and torque  
with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by the  
amount of switch trigger depression.  
Fig. 4  
SWITCH LOCK  
See Figure 4.  
The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This  
feature helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting  
whennotinuse.Tolocktheswitchtrigger,placethedirection  
of rotation selector in the center position.  
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TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK  
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Place the direction of rotation selector in center posi-  
tion. See Figure 4.  
Place the battery pack in your drill. Align raised rib on  
battery pack with groove in drill's battery port. See Fig-  
ure 5.  
Make sure the latches on each side of your battery pack  
snap in place and that battery pack is secured in drill  
before beginning operation.  
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK  
Place the direction of rotation selector in center posi-  
tion. See Figure 4.  
Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress both  
sides to release battery pack from your drill. See Figure  
5.  
BATTERY  
PORT  
BATTERY  
PACK  
LATCHES  
Remove battery pack from your drill.  
CAUTION:  
When placing battery pack in your drill, be sure raised  
rib on battery pack aligns with groove in drill's battery  
port and latches snap in place properly. Improper  
assembly of battery pack can cause damage to internal  
components.  
DEPRESS  
LATCHES TO  
RELEASE  
BATTERY PACK  
Fig. 5  
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OPERATION  
REVERSIBLE  
See Figure 4.  
RELEASE (UNLOCK)  
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.  
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CAUTION:  
To prevent gear damage, always allow chuck to come to  
CHUCK  
COLLAR  
GRIP  
(TIGHTEN)  
a complete stop before changing the direction of rotation.  
Fig. 6  
To stop, release switch trigger and allow the chuck to come  
to a complete stop.  
CHUCK BODY  
CHUCK JAWS  
DRILL BIT  
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WARNING:  
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore,  
switch should always be locked when not in use or when  
carrying at your side.  
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KEYLESS CHUCK  
See Figure 6.  
CHUCK COLLAR  
A keyless chuck has been provided with your drill to allow for  
easy installation and removal of bits. As the name implies,  
you can hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws.  
Grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand. Rotate  
the chuck body with your other hand. The arrows on the  
chuck indicate which direction to rotate the chuck body in  
order to GRIP (tighten) or RELEASE (unlock) the drill bit.  
RIGHT  
Fig. 7  
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WARNING:  
Do not hold the chuck body with one hand and use the  
power of the drill to tighten chuck jaws on drill bits. Chuck  
body could slip in your hand or your hand could slip and  
come in contact with rotating drill bit. This could cause  
an accident resulting in serious personal injury.  
Fig. 8  
WRONG  
INSTALLING BITS  
Place the direction of rotation selector in center position.  
This will turn off the power to your drill.  
Note: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the arrow  
marked GRIP to tighten the chuck jaws. DO NOT use a  
wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.  
Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the  
opening is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to  
use. Also, raise the front of your drill slightly to keep the  
bit from falling out of the chuck jaws.  
WARNING:  
Insert your drill bit into the chuck the full length of the  
Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws and tighten as shown  
in figure 8. This could cause drill bit to be thrown from  
drill resulting in possible serious personal injury or  
damage to the chuck.  
jaws. See Figure 7.  
Tighten the chuck jaws on the drill bit. To tighten, grasp  
and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand, while  
rotating the chuck body with your other hand.  
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OPERATION  
REMOVING BITS  
See Figure 7.  
TO DECREASE  
TORQUE  
Place the direction of rotation selector in center position.  
This will turn off the power to your drill.  
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Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit.  
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To loosen: grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with  
one hand, while rotating chuck body with your other hand.  
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Note: Rotate chuck body in the direction of the arrow  
marked RELEASE to loosen chuck jaws. DO NOT use  
a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.  
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TORQUE  
ADJUSTMENT  
RING  
Remove drill bit from chuck jaws.  
TO INCREASE  
TORQUE  
SCREWDRIVING  
TORQUE ADJUSTMENT  
(Driving power of your drill-driver)  
When using your drill-driver for various driving aplications, it  
becomes necessary to increase or decrease the torque in  
order to help prevent the possibility of damaging screw  
heads, threads, workpiece, etc. In general, torque should  
correspond to the intensity of the screw diameter. If the  
torque is too high or the screws too small, the screws may be  
damaged or broken.  
Fig. 9  
Thetorqueisadjustedbyrotatingthetorqueadjustmentring.  
See Figure 9. The torque is greater when the torque adjust-  
ment ring is set on a higher setting. The torque is less when  
the torque adjustment ring is set on a lower setting.  
SCREWDRIVER BITS  
The proper setting depends on the type of material and the  
size of screw you are using.  
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TO ADJUST TORQUE  
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Identify the twenty four torque indicator settings located  
BIT  
STORAGE  
AREA  
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on the front of your drill. See Figure 9.  
Rotate adjustment ring to the desired setting.  
• 1 - 4  
5 - 8  
For driving small screws.  
For driving screws into soft material.  
• 9 - 12 For driving screws into soft and hard  
materials.  
Fig. 10  
• 13 - 16 For driving screws in hard wood.  
• 17 - 20 For driving large screws.  
• 21 - 24 For heavy drilling.  
BIT STORAGE  
See Figure 10.  
When not in use, bits provided with your drill can be placed  
in the storage area located on the top of your drill as shown  
in figure 10.  
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LEVEL DRILLING  
See Figure 11.  
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LEVEL  
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9
1
A convenient new feature provided with your drill is a level.  
It is recessed in the motor housing on top of your drill. It can  
be used to keep drill bit level during drilling operations.  
Fig. 11  
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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. To accomplish this, simply operate your  
drill at lower speed until the hole is started.  
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The material to be drilled should be secured in a vise or with  
clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates.  
Hold tool firmly and place the bit at the point to be drilled.  
Depress the switch trigger to start tool.  
Move the drill bit into the workpiece, applying only enough  
pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force or apply side  
pressure to elongate a hole.  
WARNING:  
Fig. 12  
Be prepared for binding or breakthrough. When these  
situations occur, the drill has a tendency to grab and kick  
in the opposite direction, and could cause loss of control  
when breaking through material. If you are not prepared,  
this loss of control can result in possible serious injury.  
When drilling metals, use a light oil on the drill bit to keep it  
from overheating. The oil will prolong the life of the bit and  
increase the drilling action.  
If the bit jams in workpiece or if the drill stalls, release switch  
trigger immediately. Remove the bit from the workpiece and  
determine the reason for jamming.  
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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:  
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation  
selector in center position.  
CHUCK JAWS  
Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key wrench into the chuck  
of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.  
3
1
Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a  
clockwise direction. See Figure 13. This will loosen the  
screw in the chuck for easy removal.  
Open chuck jaws and remove hex key wrench. Remove  
the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction.  
See Figure 14. Note: The screw has left hand threads.  
Insert hex key wrench in chuck and tighten chuck jaws  
securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise  
direction. This will loosen chuck on the spindle. It can  
now be unscrewed by hand. See Figure 15.  
HEX KEY  
WRENCH  
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK  
Fig. 13  
The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a  
wobble. Also, the chuck screw may become loose causing  
the chuck jaws to bind and prevent them from closing. To  
9
7
tighten, follow these steps:  
5
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation  
3
selector in center position.  
1
Insert hex key wrench into chuck and tighten chuck jaws  
securely. Tap hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a  
clockwise direction. This will tighten chuck on the spindle.  
Open the chuck jaws and remove hex key wrench.  
Tighten the chuck screw. Note: The chuck screw has  
left hand threads.  
Fig. 14  
9
7
3
1
Fig. 15  
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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  
parts. Useofanyotherpartsmaycreateahazardorcause  
product damage.  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories  
not recommended for use with this tool. Any such  
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a  
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal  
injury.  
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most  
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of  
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use  
a clean cloth to remove dirt, oil, grease, etc.  
WARNING:  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-  
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact  
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can  
damage, weaken, or destroy plastics.  
CAUTION:  
Any repairs requiring disassembly should only be  
performed by a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. For  
the repair center nearest you, call 1-800-525-2579.  
BATTERIES  
Your drill is equipped with Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable  
batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend  
on the type of work you are doing.  
Store and charge your batteries in a cool area.  
Temperatures above normal room temperature wil  
shorten battery life.  
The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide  
maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they  
will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble the battery  
pack and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of  
these batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry,  
could result in a serious burn.  
Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Wait for  
battery to cool and charge immediately.  
All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the  
temperature, the quicker they lose their charge. If you  
store your tool for long periods of time without using it,  
recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice  
will prolong battery life.  
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the  
following:  
CAUTION:  
Your drill-driver contains special high temperature  
batteries to help prevent battery damage when left on  
charge for extended periods of time. However, once the  
batteries become fully charged, we recommend that you  
unplug the charger/charging assembly from power supply  
and remove battery pack.  
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER  
MODEL NOS. HP721/HP961/HP1201  
• 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  
complete list of Authorized Service Centers.  
• MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.  
The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing.  
Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below.  
• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS  
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS,  
ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:  
• MODEL NUMBER HP721/HP961/HP1201  
• SERIAL NUMBER  
RYOBI AMERICA CORP.  
RYOBI CANADA INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road  
Anderson, SC 29622  
Post Office Box 910  
Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2  
Phone 1-800-265-6778  
Post Office Box 1207  
Anderson, SC 29622-1207  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
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