Ryobi Drill HP1441 User Guide

OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER  
MODEL NO. HP1441  
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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.  
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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 danger, warning, or caution. 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.  
KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work  
areas and work benches invite injuries.  
CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Keep  
work area well lit. Do not use tool in presence of  
flammable liquids or gases.  
IMPORTANT  
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY  
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH  
GROUNDED SURFACES. For example: Pipes,  
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.  
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.  
Servicing of a tool requires extreme care and knowledge of  
the system and should be performed only by a authorized  
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.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)  
whenworkingoutdoors.Wearprotectivehaircovering  
tocontainlonghairandkeepitfrombeingdrawninto  
nearby air vents.  
PRECAUTIONS ON USING YOUR  
CORDLESS TOOL  
This product contains Nickel-Cadmium batteries which  
must be disposed of properly.  
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday  
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they  
are NOT safety glasses.  
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.  
Be sure the battery is snapped in place.  
When not in use, lock the switch.  
protection during extended periods of operation.  
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.  
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp  
atalltimes,andcleanforbestandsafestperformance.  
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing  
accessories.  
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.  
Formhabitofcheckingtoseethatkeysandadjusting  
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.  
AVOIDUNINTENTIONALSTARTING. Donotcarry  
thetoolwithyourfingerontheswitch. Besureswitch  
is off when installing battery pack.  
WARNING:  
Drilling into electrical wiring in walls can cause  
drill bit and chuck to become electrically live.  
Do not touch the chuck or metal housing when  
drilling into a wall; grasp only the insulated  
handle(s) provided on the tool.  
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  
contains important safety and operating instructions  
forchargingthebatterywiththefollowingcomponents:  
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of  
thetool, aguardorotherpartthatisdamagedshould  
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate  
properlyandperformitsintendedfunction.Checkfor  
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,  
breakageofparts,mounting,andanyotherconditions  
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 operator's manual.  
MODEL  
HP1441  
BATTERY  
CHARGER  
1400656  
1400655  
1400671  
Before using battery charger/charging assembly,  
read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1)  
battery charger, (2) battery, (3) charging assembly,  
and (4) products using battery.  
WARNING:  
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN  
IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced  
by a Ryobi Authorized Service Center.  
DRUGS,ALCOHOL,MEDICATION.Donotoperate  
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.  
Do not expose charger/charging assembly to rain or  
INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber  
snow.  
before drilling.  
DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A DAMP  
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by  
thebatterycharger/chargingassemblymanufacturer  
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to  
persons.  
OR WET LOCATION.  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)  
To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,  
pull by the plug rather than the cord when  
disconnecting charger/charging assembly.  
The charger/charging assembly is designed to  
operate on standard household electrical power. Do  
not attempt to use it on any other voltage.  
Makesurecordislocatedsothatitwillnotbestepped  
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage  
or stress.  
Consecutive charging may cause overheating. If  
you need to recharge batteries consecutively, wait  
for about 15 minutes to allow charger/charging  
assembly to cool.  
An extension cord should not be used unless  
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension  
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.  
If extension cord must be used, make sure:  
Do not insert foreign matter into the hole for the  
battery in charger assembly.  
Do not charge by means of an engine generator or  
a. Thatpinsonplugofextensioncordarethesame  
number, size and shape as those of plug on  
charger/charging assembly.  
DC power source.  
Do not disassemble the battery.  
Do not store the tool and battery in locations where  
the temperature may reach or exceed 104° F (40°  
C), such as outside sheds or metal buildings in  
summer.  
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in  
good electrical condition; and  
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere  
ratingofcharger/chargingassemblyasspecified  
below:  
Do not incinerate the battery, even if it is severely  
damaged or completely worn out. The battery may  
explode in fire.  
Cord Length (Feet) 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft.  
Cord Size (AWG) 16  
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage  
16  
16  
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.  
Do not operate charger/charging assembly with  
damaged cord or plug. Replace immediately.  
Do not operate charger/charging assembly if it has  
received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise  
damaged in any way; take it to a Ryobi Authorized  
Service Center.  
Do not short-circuit the battery.  
Do not disassemble charger/charging assembly;  
take it to a Ryobi AuthorizedService Center when  
service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly  
may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.  
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:  
To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger/  
charging assembly from outlet before attempting  
any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls  
will not reduce this risk.  
• lead from lead-based paints,  
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other  
masonry products, and  
PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE USE OF  
CHARGER/CHARGING ASSEMBLY AND  
BATTERY  
• arsenicandchromiumfromchemically-treatedlumber.  
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.  
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:  
3/8 in. Keyless  
Chuck  
Motor  
Switch  
DC Motor 14.4V  
Variable Speed  
No Load Speed  
Clutch  
0-650 RPM  
24 Positions  
120V, 60 Hz, AC Only  
1 Hour  
Charger Input  
Charge Rate  
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. Must be disposed of properly. 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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WARNING:  
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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 1-800-8BATTERY.  
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  
See Figures 1 and 2.  
LEVEL  
TORQUE  
ADJUSTMENT  
RING  
Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with all  
operating features and safety requirements.  
1
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BIT  
4
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.  
STORAGE  
AREA  
2
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 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  
Fig. 1  
TO CHARGE  
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  
BATTERY  
CHARGER  
Connect charger to power supply.  
Place battery pack in charger. See Figure 3. 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 reinsert 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  
Fig. 2  
BATTERY  
CHARGER  
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.  
The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch  
while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a  
problem.  
BATTERY  
PACK  
Fig. 3  
DO NOT place charger in an area of extreme heat or  
cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.  
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER  
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  
CENTER POSITION  
(LOCK)  
WARNING:  
REVERSE  
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.  
DIRECTION OF  
ROTATION  
SELECTOR  
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SWITCH  
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See Figure 4.  
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Your drill starts and stops by depressing and releasing the  
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to turn drill OFF.  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
VARIABLE SPEED  
See Figure 4.  
FORWARD  
Fig. 4  
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.  
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.  
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK  
BATTERY  
PORT  
Place the direction of rotation selector in center position.  
BATTERY  
PACK  
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.  
LATCHES  
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK  
Place the direction of rotation selector in center position.  
See Figure 4.  
Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress both  
sides to release battery pack from your drill.  
See Figure 5.  
DEPRESS LATCHES TO  
RELEASE BATTERY PACK  
Remove battery pack from your drill.  
Fig. 5  
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.  
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OPERATION  
REVERSIBLE  
RELEASE  
(UNLOCK)  
See Figure 4.  
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  
GRIP  
(TIGHTEN) CHUCK  
COLLAR  
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  
DRILL BIT  
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WARNING:  
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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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CHUCK JAWS  
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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6
4
WARNING:  
2
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.  
WRONG  
INSTALLING BITS  
Place the direction of rotation selector in center position.  
Fig. 8  
This will lock the switch trigger in the off position.  
Openorclosethechuckjawstoapointwheretheopening  
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.  
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.  
Insertyourdrillbitintothechuckthefulllengthofthejaws.  
WARNING:  
See Figure 7.  
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.  
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 lock the switch trigger in the off position.  
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. DO NOT use a  
wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.  
TORQUE  
ADJUSTMENT  
RING  
Remove drill bit from chuck jaws.  
TO INCREASE  
TORQUE  
SCREWDRIVING  
Fig. 9  
TORQUE ADJUSTMENT  
(Driving power of your drill-driver)  
SCREWDRIVER BITS  
When using your drill-driver for various driving applications,  
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 intensity  
should correspond to the screw diameter. If the torque is too  
high or the screws too small, the screws may be damaged or  
broken.  
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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.  
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BIT  
STORAGE  
AREA  
2
The proper setting depends on the type of material and the  
size of screw you are using.  
Fig. 10  
TO ADJUST TORQUE  
Identify the twenty four torque indicator settings located  
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.  
2 0  
• 9 - 12 For driving screws into soft and hard  
materials.  
• 13 - 16 For driving screws in hard wood.  
• 17 - 20 For driving large screws.  
• 21 - 24 For heavy drilling.  
LEVEL  
2
2
0
2
BIT STORAGE  
See Figure 10.  
8
1
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.  
LEVEL DRILLING  
See Figure 11.  
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.  
2 2  
1 8  
2 0  
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 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.  
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  
To remove the chuck:  
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation  
selector in center position.  
CHUCK  
JAWS  
1
Insert a 5/16 inch or larger allen wrench (hex key wrench)  
into the chuck of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws  
securely.  
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4
Tap the allen wrench sharply with a mallet in a clockwise  
direction. See Figure 13. This will loosen the screw in  
the chuck for easy removal.  
2
Open chuck jaws and remove allen wrench. Remove the  
chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction. See  
Figure 14. Note: The screw has left hand threads.  
KEYLESS  
CHUCK  
Insert allen 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.  
ALLEN WRENCH  
Fig. 13  
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK  
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  
tighten, follow these steps:  
1
8
6
4
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation  
2
selector in center position.  
Insert allen wrench into chuck and tighten chuck jaws  
securely. Tap allen wrench sharply with a mallet in a  
clockwise direction. This will tighten chuck on the spindle.  
Open the chuck jaws and remove allen wrench.  
Tighten the chuck screw. Note: The chuck screw has left  
hand threads.  
Fig. 14  
1
8
6
4
2
Fig. 15  
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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. 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.  
Temperaturesabovenormalroomtemperaturewillshorten  
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 it from battery pack.  
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER  
MODEL NO. HP1441  
• 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 in the United States or 1-  
800-265-6778 in Canada for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also  
checkourwebsiteatwww.ryobitools.comforacompletelistofAuthorizedServiceCenters.  
• 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  
HP1441  
• SERIAL NUMBER  
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES CANADA, INC.  
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625  
Post Office Box 910  
Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2  
Phone 1-800-265-6778  
Post Office Box 1207  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
Anderson, SC 29622-1207  
972000-694  
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