Ryobi Cordless Drill HD1830 User Guide

OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
1/2 in. (13 mm) THREE SPEED  
CORDLESS HAMMER DRILL  
MODEL NO. HD1830  
15  
This new cordless hammer drill has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of  
operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the drill-driver will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before  
using this product.  
Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance  
WARNING  
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow  
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,  
fire and/or serious personal injury.  
at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better  
control of the tool in unexpected situations.  
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.  
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing  
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WORK AREA  
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered  
benches and dark areas invite accidents.  
TOOL USE AND CARE  
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and sup-  
port the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the  
work by hand or against your body is unstable and may  
lead to loss of control.  
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.  
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your appli-  
cation. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at  
the rate for which it is designed.  
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A  
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is danger-  
ous and must be repaired.  
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while  
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to  
lose control.  
Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch  
in the locked or off position before making any ad-  
justments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.  
Such preventive safety measures reduce risk of starting  
the tool accidentally.  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY  
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry  
the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp  
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords im-  
mediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.  
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other un-  
trained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of  
untrained users.  
A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a  
separate battery pack must be recharged only with  
the specified charger for the battery. A charger that  
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk  
of fire when used with another battery.  
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 sparks, burns, or a  
fire.  
Use battery operated tool only with specifically  
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may  
create a risk of fire.  
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and  
clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges  
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.  
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,  
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may  
affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool  
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by  
poorly maintained tools.  
Use battery only with charger listed.  
MODEL  
HD1830  
BATTERY  
130255004  
CHARGER  
1423701  
PERSONAL SAFETY  
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-  
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use  
tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alco-  
hol, or medication. A moment of inattention while oper-  
ating power tools may result in serious personal injury.  
Use only accessories that are recommended by the  
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be  
suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used  
on another tool.  
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-  
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and  
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jew-  
elry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.  
Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from  
oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.  
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based prod-  
ucts, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.  
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the  
locked or off position before inserting battery pack.  
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting  
the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites acci-  
dents.  
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning  
the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a  
rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-  
SERVICE  
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance  
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or  
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a  
risk of shock or injury.  
Tool service must be performed only by qualified  
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed  
by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when  
performing an operation where the cutting tool may  
contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will  
make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock  
the operator.  
Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the  
presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To  
reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any  
cordless product in the presence of open flame. An  
exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If  
exposed, flush with water immediately.  
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location.  
Know your power tool. Read operator's manual care-  
fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as  
the specific potential hazards related to this tool.  
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,  
fire, or serious injury.  
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.  
For best results, your battery tool should be charged in  
a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but  
less than 100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.  
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, bat-  
teryleakagemayoccur.Ifliquidcomesincontactwith  
your skin, wash immediately with soap and water,  
then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid  
gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at  
least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical atten-  
tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious  
personal injury.  
Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Every-  
day glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are  
NOT safety glasses.  
IMPORTANT RULES FOR BATTERY TOOLS  
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an  
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operat-  
ing condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not  
using your battery tool or when changing accesso-  
ries. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric  
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
Donotplacebatterytoolsortheirbatteriesnearfireor  
heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly  
injury.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER  
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere  
WARNING:  
rating of charger as specified below:  
Cord Length (Feet)  
Cord Size (AWG)  
25'  
16  
50'  
16  
100'  
16  
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol-  
low all instructions listed below, may result in electric  
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.  
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage  
Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug.  
If damaged, have replaced immediately by a qualified  
serviceman. Following this rule will reduce the risk of  
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
Never use a battery that has been dropped or  
received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject  
to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped battery  
immediately. Failure to heed this warning can result in  
serious personal injury.  
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,  
beendropped, orotherwisedamagedinanyway;take  
it to a qualified serviceman. Following this rule will  
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal  
injury.  
Savetheseinstructions.Thismanualcontainsimpor-  
tant safety and operating instructions for charger.  
Before using battery charger, read all instructions  
and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery  
charger, and product using battery charger. Following  
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or  
serious personal injury.  
Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified  
serviceman when service or repair is required. Incor-  
rect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock  
or fire. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric  
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
CAUTION:Toreduceriskofinjury,chargeonlynickel-  
cadmium type rechargeable batteries. Other types of  
batteriesmayburstcausingpersonalinjuryanddam-  
age. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric  
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug charger  
from outlet before attempting any maintenance or  
cleaning.Turningoffcontrolswillnotreducethisrisk.  
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,  
fire, or serious personal injury.  
Do not expose charger to wet or damp conditions.  
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,  
fire, or serious personal injury.  
Disconnect charger from power supply when not in  
use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric  
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by  
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk  
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Following  
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or  
serious personal injury.  
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and  
use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If  
you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-  
tions also. Following this rule will reduce the risk of  
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
To reduce risk of damage to charger body and cord,  
pull by charger plug rather than cord when discon-  
necting charger. Following this rule will reduce the risk  
of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
WARNING:  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,  
drilling, and other construction activities contains chemi-  
cals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro-  
ductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:  
Makesurecordislocatedsothatitwillnotbestepped  
on, trippedover, orotherwisesubjectedtodamageor  
stress. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious  
personal injury.  
lead from lead-based paints,  
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and  
other masonry products, and  
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated  
lumber.  
Do not abuse cord. Never carry tool by cord or yank  
it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from  
heat, oilandsharpedges.Followingthisrulewillreduce  
the risk of electric shock or fire.  
An extension cord should not be used unless abso-  
lutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could  
result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord  
must be used, make sure:  
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 specially designed to filter out  
microscopic particles.  
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the  
same number, size and shape as those of  
plug on charger.  
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in  
good electrical condition; and  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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SYMBOLS  
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper  
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.  
SYMBOL  
NAME  
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION  
Voltage  
V
Volts  
A
Amperes  
Hertz  
Current  
Hz  
min  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Time  
Minutes  
Alternating Current  
Direct Current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
---  
n
No Load Speed  
Rotational speed, at no load  
0
Revolutions, strokes,  
surface speed, orbits etc. per minute  
.../min  
Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute  
Indicatesdanger,warningorcaution.  
It means attention!!! Your safety is  
involved.  
Safety Alert Symbol  
Always wear safety goggles or  
safetyglasseswithsideshieldswhen  
operating this product.  
Wear Eye Protection  
Wet Conditions Alert  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp  
locations.  
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  
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or  
serious injury.  
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or  
serious injury.  
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or  
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.  
NOTE:  
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Chuck ...............................................................................................................................................1/2 in. (13 mm) Keyless  
Motor .................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Volt DC  
Switch ........................................................................................................................................................... Variable Speed  
Gear Train ................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Speed  
No Load Speed ............................................................................................................................. 0-370/0-750/0-2,200/min.  
Hammer Speed.................................................................................................................. 0-5,920/0-12,000/0-35,200 BPM  
Clutch ................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Positions  
Charger Input ..................................................................................................................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only  
Charge Rate................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Hour  
Maximum Torque .................................................................................................................................................... 480 in.lb.  
UNPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
PACKING LIST  
This Cordless Hammer Drill has been shipped completely  
assembled.  
Cordless Hammer Drill  
2 batteries  
Carefully remove the tool and the accessories from the  
Charger  
box.  
2 Bits  
Operator's Manual  
Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are  
included.  
WARNING:  
Inspect the tool carefully to be sure no breakage or  
damage occurred during shipping.  
If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the  
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result  
in possible serious personal injury.  
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-  
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.  
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-  
525-2579 for assistance.  
WARNING:  
This tool should never be connected to a power supply  
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,  
cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is  
not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental  
starting that could cause serious injury.  
APPLICATIONS  
You may use the cordless hammer drill for the purposes listed below:  
Hammer drilling in concrete, brick, or other masonry.  
Drilling in wood.  
Drilling in ceramics, plastics, fiberglass, and laminates.  
Drilling in both soft and hard metals.  
Driving screws with screwdriver bits, using driving accessories.  
Mixing paint.  
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FEATURES  
KNOW YOUR HAMMER DRILL  
See Figure 1.  
VARIABLE SPEED  
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher  
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled  
by the amount of switch trigger depression.  
Beforeusingthisproduct,familiarizeyourselfwithalloperating  
features and safety requirements. However, do not let  
familiarity with the tool make you careless.  
HAMMER MODE OPERATION  
KEYLESS CHUCK  
This tool features a hammer speed of 0-35,200 Blows Per  
Minute (BPM) in SUPER-HI (3) speed. Blows Per Minute is  
the number of impacts per minute when operating in Hammer  
Mode.  
This hammer drill has a heavy-duty keyless chuck that allows  
you to hand tighten or release drill bit in the chuck jaws.  
SWITCH  
AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY  
This hammer drill has a conveniently located variable speed  
trigger switch.  
An auxiliary handle is installed on the hammer drill. For ease  
of operation, you may use the handle with either the left hand  
or the right hand.  
SWITCH LOCK  
The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This  
feature helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting  
when not in use.  
DEPTH GAUGE ROD  
A depth gauge rod is installed on the auxiliary handle  
assembly to assist you in controlling the depth of drilled  
holes.  
THREE SPEED GEAR TRAIN  
This hammer drill has a three-speed gear train. Aslide switch  
is located on top of the drill to select either LO (1), HI (2) or  
SUPER-HI (3) speed.  
BIT STORAGE  
When not in use, bits provided with your drill-driver can be  
placed in the storage area located on the top of the motor  
housing.  
FORWARD/REVERSE SELECTOR  
(DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR)  
The hammer drill has a forward/reverse selector located  
above the switch trigger.  
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FEATURES  
THREE SPEED  
GEAR TRAIN (LO-HI-SUPER-HI)  
DEPTH GAUGE  
ROD  
AUXILIARY  
HANDLE ASSEMBLY  
15  
DIRECTION OF  
ROTATION SELECTOR  
TORQUE  
ADJUSTING RING  
KEYLESS  
CHUCK  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
BIT  
STORAGE AREA  
BATTERY PACK  
Fig. 1  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
WARNING:  
The hammer drill should never be connected to a  
power supply when you are assembling parts, making  
adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or  
when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will  
prevent accidental starting that could cause serious  
injury.  
AUXILIARY  
HANDLE ASSEMBLY  
15  
ADJUSTING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE  
ASSEMBLY  
See Figure 2.  
Followthesestepstoadjusttheauxiliaryhandleassembly.  
Loosen the auxiliary handle assembly by turning the  
knob counterclockwise.  
Rotate the auxiliary handle assembly to the desired  
location.  
TO  
TIGHTEN  
TO  
LOOSEN  
Tighten the auxiliary handle assembly securely by  
turning the knob clockwise.  
Fig. 2  
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH GAUGE ROD  
TO DECREASE  
DRILLING DEPTH  
See Figure 3.  
DEPTH  
GAUGE ROD  
Follow these steps to adjust the depth gauge rod.  
DRILLING  
DEPTH  
TO INCREASE  
DRILLING DEPTH  
Lock the trigger switch by placing the rotation  
selector in the center position.  
Loosen the auxiliary handle assembly by turning the  
knob counterclockwise.  
Adjust the depth gauge rod so that the drill bit  
extends beyond the end of the rod to the required  
drilling depth.  
Tighten the auxiliary handle assembly by turning the  
knob clockwise.  
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DRILL BIT  
AUXILIARY  
HANDLEASSEMBLY  
Fig. 3  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
ADJUSTING THE TORQUE  
See Figure 4.  
HAMMER MODE  
DRILLING MODE  
The hammer drill is equipped with an adjustable torque  
clutch for driving different types of screws into different  
materials. Adjust the torque as necessary. We recommend  
that you use carbide-tipped bits and select hammer mode  
when drilling in hard materials such as brick, tile, concrete,  
etc.  
TO DECREASE  
TORQUE  
Follow these steps to adjust the torque.  
Identify the torque indicator settings located on the  
front of the hammer drill.  
Rotate the adjusting ring to the desired setting.  
1 - 4  
5 - 8  
9 - 12  
For driving small screws.  
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For driving screws into soft material.  
For driving screws into soft and hard  
materials.  
TORQUE  
ADJUSTING RING  
TO INCREASE  
TORQUE  
13 - 16 For driving screws in hard wood.  
17 - 20 For driving large screws.  
Fig. 4  
21 -  
For heavy drilling.  
For hammer drilling.  
CAUTION:  
The hammer drill is not designed for reverse hammer-  
ing. Failure to obey this caution may result in property  
damage.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
CHANGING THE BIT ROTATION  
See Figure 5.  
FORWARD / REVERSE  
SELECTOR  
The direction of the chuck is controlled by the rotation  
selector located above the trigger switch.  
REVERSE  
Follow these steps to change the bit rotation.  
For forward rotation: Move the rotation selector to the  
left.  
For reverse rotation: Move the rotation selector to the  
right.  
Note: The hammer drill will not run unless the  
selector is pushed fully to the left or right.  
INSERTING BITS  
See Figure 6.  
FORWARD  
Follow these steps to insert bits.  
Lock the trigger switch by placing the rotation selector  
in the center position.  
Fig. 5  
Fig. 6  
Fig. 7  
Open or close chuck jaws to a point where the opening  
is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. Also,  
raise the front of the drill slightly to keep the bit from  
falling out of the chuck jaws.  
(Release)  
UNLOCK  
CHUCK JAWS  
CHUCK COLLAR  
Insert drill bit straight into chuck the full length of the  
jaws as shown in figure 6.  
WARNING:  
Do not insert a drill bit into the chuck jaws and tighten as  
shown in Figure 7. This could cause the drill bit to be  
thrown from the drill resulting possible serious injury or  
damage to the chuck.  
DRILL BIT  
LOCK  
(Tighten)  
CHUCK BODY  
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.  
RIGHT  
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.  
REMOVING BITS  
See Figure 6.  
Follow these steps to remove bits.  
Lock the trigger switch by placing the rotation selector  
in the center position.  
15  
Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit.  
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  
marked RELEASE to loosen chuck jaws.  
WRONG  
DO NOT use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck  
jaws.  
Remove drill bit from chuck jaws.  
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OPERATION  
WARNING:  
Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless actions,  
for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious  
personal injury.  
CHARGER  
CHARGING YOUR DRILL-DRIVER  
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low  
charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,  
you should charge it prior to use.  
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.  
BATTERY  
PACK  
TO CHARGE  
Fig. 8  
Charge battery pack only with the charger provided.  
Make sure power supply is normal house voltage,  
120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.  
GREEN LIGHT "ON"  
INDICATES FULLY  
CHARGED  
CHARGER  
Connect charger to power supply.  
Place battery pack in charger. See Figure 8. Align  
raised rib on battery pack with groove in charger.  
Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on  
battery pack engage properly with contacts in charger.  
When properly connected, red light will turn on.  
Normally, the yellow and green lights on the charger  
will come on. This indicates charger is in control charge  
mode and should switch to fast charge mode within 5  
minutes. When charger is in fast charge mode the red  
light will come on. If after a period of 15 minutes the  
yellow and green lights remain on, remove the battery  
pack, wait 1 minute and re-insert battery pack in charger.  
If the yellow and green lights continue to remain on an  
additional 15 minutes, the battery pack is damaged  
and will not accept charge.  
RED LIGHT "ON"  
INDICATES FAST  
CHARGING MODE  
YELLOW AND GREEN LIGHTS "ON"  
INDICATES CONTROL CHARGE OR  
POSSIBLE FAULTY BATTERY  
When your battery pack becomes fully charged, the  
red light will turn off and the green light will turn on.  
After normal usage, 1 hour of charge time is required to  
be fully charged. A minimum charge time of 1 to 1-1/2  
hours is required to recharge a completely discharged  
tool.  
Fig. 9  
The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch  
while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a  
problem.  
DO NOT place charger in an area of extreme heat or  
cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.  
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER  
See Figure 9.  
LED WILL BE LIGHTED TO INDICATE STATUS OF CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:  
1. Red LED lighted = Fast Charging Mode  
2. Green LED lighted = Fully Charged Battery Pack  
3. Yellow and Green LED Lighted = Control Charge or Defective Battery Pack.  
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OPERATION  
TURNING ON/OFF THE HAMMER DRILL  
See Figure 10.  
DIRECTION OF  
ROTATION SELECTOR  
Follow these steps to turn on/off the hammer drill.  
Turn on the hammer drill: Depress the trigger switch.  
Turn off the hammer drill: Release the trigger switch.  
VARIABLE SPEED  
See Figure 10.  
Your drill has 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.  
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SWITCH LOCK  
See Figure 10.  
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.  
SWITCH TRIGGER  
Fig. 10  
REVERSIBLE  
See Figure 10.  
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:  
To prevent gear damage, always allow chuck to come to  
a complete stop before changing the speed or the  
direction of rotation.  
To stop, release switch trigger and allow the chuck to come  
to a complete stop.  
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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OPERATION  
THREE SPEED GEAR TRAIN  
See Figure 11.  
THREE-SPEED  
GEAR TRAIN (LO-HI-SUPER-HI)  
The hammer drill has a three-speed gear train that provides  
a super-high speed of approximately 2,200/min, a high  
speed of approximately 750/min. and a low speed of  
approximately 370/min (stated speeds are with the trigger  
switch in the “Full-on” position).  
HI  
SPEED  
SUPER-HI  
SPEED  
LO  
SPEED  
3
2
1
Follow these steps to adjust the speed.  
For super high speed: Slide the three-speed gear train  
switch to “3.”  
For high speed: Slide the three-speed gear train switch  
to “2.”  
For low speed: Slide the three-speed gear train switch  
to “1.”  
Note: If you have difficulty changing from one gear  
range to the other, turn the chuck by hand until the  
gears engage.  
Fig. 11  
(Release)  
UNLOCK  
CAUTION:  
To prevent gear damage, always allow chuck to come to  
a complete stop before changing the speed or the  
direction of rotation.  
CHUCK JAWS  
CHUCK COLLAR  
KEYLESS CHUCK  
See Figure 12.  
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.  
DRILL BIT  
LOCK  
(Tighten)  
CHUCK BODY  
Fig.12  
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.  
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OPERATION  
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK  
Place the direction of rotation selector in center position.  
See Figure 10.  
Place the battery pack in your drill. Align raised rib on  
battery pack with groove in drill's battery port.  
See Figure 13.  
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.  
BATTERY PORT  
LATCHES  
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK  
BATTERY PACK  
Place the direction of rotation selector in center position.  
See Figure 10.  
Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress both  
sides to release battery pack from your drill.  
See Figure 13.  
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. 13  
BIT STORAGE  
See Figure 14.  
When not in use, the bit provided with this drill can be placed  
in the storage area located on the base of the drill.  
ELECTRIC BRAKE  
This drill has an electric brake. When the trigger switch is  
released, the chuck stops turning. When the brake is  
functioning properly, sparks will be visible through the vent  
slots on the housing. This is normal and is the action of the  
brake.  
BIT  
STORAGE AREA  
SCREWDRIVER  
BIT  
Fig. 14  
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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 dust, shavings, or loose particles being thrown into  
your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.  
DRILLING  
See Figure 15.  
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.  
We recommend that you select normal drill mode when  
drilling with twist drills, hole saws, etc., in soft material.  
WARNING:  
Do not force tool. Forcing tool can result in jamming and  
loss of balance or footing, which could result in personal  
injury.  
Fig. 15  
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.  
Hold the drill at a right angle as shown in figure 15. Do not  
force or apply side pressure to elongate the hole.  
If the hammer speed decreases while drilling deep holes,  
it may be necessary to lift up partially on the tool to clear  
debris from the hole.  
For drilling in wood, begin drilling at LO (1) speed, gradu-  
ally increasing to full power. Occasionally clear chips from  
the bit to prevent overheating. Low speed bits should be  
used when drilling larger holes.  
If there is excessive dust while using the hammer feature,  
do not add water to the hole. This can cause clogging and  
binding of the bit.  
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.  
When drilling metals other than brass and cast iron, 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.  
Begin drilling at LO (1) speed, gradually increasing to higher  
speeds. When drilling larger holes in steel, it may be helpful  
to first drill a smaller pilot hole.  
WARNING:  
Be prepared for binding or bit breakthrough. When these  
situations occur, the drill has a tendency to grab and kick  
opposite to the direction of rotation, 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.  
We recommend that you use carbide-tipped bits and select  
hammer mode when drilling in hard materials such as brick,  
tile, concrete, etc.  
This tool is packed with two double-ended screwdriver bits.  
For driving screws, select the desired speed and torque  
settings using the speed selector and torque adjustment  
ring. Insert the screwdriver bits as you would a drill bit, as  
shown in figure 6. You may need to drive a few practice  
screws in the type of material you will be working with.  
Maximum Recommended Capacities  
SPEED 1 SPEED 2 SPEED 3  
Bits, Metal Drilling  
Wood, Flat Boring  
Bits, Masonry Drilling  
1/2"  
1-1/2"  
-
1/4"  
5/8"  
1/4"  
1/4"  
3/8"  
1/4"  
For using the hammer drill feature, rotate the torque  
adjustment ring, as shown in figure 4, so that the hammer  
symbol is aligned with the arrow. Using the auxiliary handle  
will provide better control and prevent forcing the tool.  
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MAINTENANCE  
REMOVING THE CHUCK  
See Figures 16, 17, and 18.  
MALLET  
Follow these steps to remove the chuck.  
CHUCK JAWS  
Lock the trigger switch by placing the rotation selector  
in the center position.  
Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key wrench into the  
chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.  
Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a  
clockwise direction. This will loosen the screw in the  
chuck for easy removal.  
15  
Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key wrench.  
Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise  
HEX KEY  
direction.  
KEYLESS CHUCK  
Note: The screw has left hand threads.  
Fig. 16  
Insert the hex key wrench in the chuck and tighten the  
chuck jaws securely.  
SCREWDRIVER  
Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise direc-  
tion. This will loosen chuck on the spindle. It can now  
be unscrewed by hand.  
TIGHTENING THE CHUCK  
The chuck may become loose on the spindle and begin to  
shake when using the drill. Also, the chuck screw may  
become loose causing the chuck jaws to bind and prevent  
them from closing.  
15  
Fig. 17  
Follow these steps to tighten the chuck.  
Lock the trigger switch by placing the rotation selector  
in center position.  
Open the chuck jaws.  
Insert the hex key wrench into the chuck and tighten  
the chuck jaws securely.  
Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a  
clockwise direction. This will tighten chuck on the  
spindle.  
Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key wrench.  
Tighten the chuck screw.  
Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.  
5
1
Fig. 18  
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MAINTENANCE  
DO NOT ABUSE POWER TOOLS. Abusive practices can  
damage the tool, as well as the workpiece.  
WARNING:  
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement  
parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause  
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.  
CAUTION:  
CAUTION:  
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 may  
damage, weaken, or destroy plastics.  
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  
Storingandchargingyourbatteriesintemperaturesabove  
100°F or below 50°F will shorten battery life.  
Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Wait for  
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.  
battery to cool and charge immediately.  
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 battery pack  
and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these  
batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could  
result in serious burn.  
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:  
DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTED BATTERY  
To preserve natural resources, please  
recycle or dispose of properly.  
BATTERY PACK PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING  
This product contains nickel-cadmium  
battery. Must be disposed of properly. Local,  
state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal  
of Nickel-Cadmium batteries in ordinary  
trash.  
WARNING:  
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 can result.  
Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these  
warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.  
Consult your local waste authority for information regarding  
available recycling and/or disposal options.  
For more information on battery recycling call 1-800-  
8BATTERY.  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Fire or  
injury can result.  
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
1/2 in. (13 mm) THREE SPEED  
CORDLESS HAMMER DRILL  
MODEL NO. HD1830  
• 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 call 1-800-525-2579 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:  
HD1830  
• MODEL NUMBER  
• SERIAL NUMBER  
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625  
Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
983000-339  
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