Ryobi Drill HP61 User Guide

OWNER’S OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER  
MODEL NO. HP61  
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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 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.  
1. KEEPTHEWORKAREACLEAN. Clutteredwork  
areas and work benches invite injuries.  
2. CONSIDERWORKAREAENVIRONMENT.Keep  
work area well lit. Do not use tool in presence of  
flammable liquids or gases.  
IMPORTANT  
3. 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 Authorized Service Center for repair.  
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.  
4. 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:  
5. 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.  
6. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and  
safer at the rate for which it was designed.  
7. 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:  
8. 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 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)  
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair  
coveringtocontainlonghairandkeepitfrombeing  
drawn into nearby air vents.  
PRECAUTIONS ON USING YOUR  
CORDLESS TOOL  
Thisproduct containsNickel-Cadmiumbatterieswhich  
must be disposed of properly.  
9. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday  
eyeglasseshaveonlyimpact-resistantlenses;they  
are NOT safety glasses.  
1. Be aware that this tool is always in an operating  
condition, because it does not have to be plugged  
into an electrical outlet.  
10. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or  
dust mask if operation is dusty.  
2. First, charge the batteries.  
11. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing  
3. When not in use, lock the switch.  
protection during extended periods of operation.  
4. When operating at a high place, be aware of things  
below you.  
12. 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.  
5. Before drilling into walls, ceilings, or floors, make  
sure that there are no concealed power cables  
inside.  
13. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and  
balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or  
unstable support.  
14. MAINTAINTOOLSWITHCARE.Keeptoolssharp  
at all times, and clean for best and safest  
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating  
and changing accessories.  
WARNING:  
Drilling into electrical wiring 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.  
15. REMOVEADJUSTING KEYSANDWRENCHES.  
Form habit of checking to see that keys and  
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before  
turning it on.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
CHARGER  
16. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Do not  
carry the tool with your finger on the switch. Be  
sure switch is off when not in use.  
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual  
containsimportantsafetyandoperatinginstructions  
for battery charger part number 4400001.  
17. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use  
common sense. Do not operate tool when you are  
tired. Do not rush.  
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions  
and cautionary markings in the manual, on battery  
charger, and product using battery charger.  
18. 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.  
WARNING:  
To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-  
cadmium type rechargeable batteries. Other  
types of batteries may burst causing personal  
injury and damage.  
3. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.  
19. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT  
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches  
replaced by an Authorized Service Center.  
4. 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.  
20. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not  
operate tool while under the influence of drugs,  
alcohol, or any medication.  
5. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,  
pull by the plug rather than the cord when  
disconnecting charger.  
21. INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber  
6. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be  
steppedon,trippedover,orotherwisesubjectedto  
damage or stress.  
before drilling.  
22. DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A DAMP  
OR WET LOCATION.  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)  
7. 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:  
for about 15 minutes to allow charger to cool.  
4. Do not charge by means of an engine generator or  
DC power source.  
5. Do not store the tool in locations where the  
temperature may reach or exceed 104° F (40° C),  
suchasoutsideshedsormetalbuildingsinsummer.  
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the  
same number, size and shape as those of plug  
on charger.  
6. Do not incinerate the tool, even if it is severely  
damaged or completely worn out. The batteries  
may explode in fire.  
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in  
good electrical condition; and  
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere  
rating of charger as specified below:  
7. 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 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  
8. Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or  
plug. Replace immediately.  
8. Do not short-circuit the battery.  
9. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp  
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any  
way; take it to an AUTHORIZED SERVICE  
CENTER.  
WARNING:  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,  
grinding,drilling,andotherconstructionactivities  
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth  
defects or other reproductive harm. Some  
examples of these chemicals are:  
10. Do not disassemble charger; take it to an  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER when service  
or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may  
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.  
lead from lead-based paints,  
11. Toreduceriskofelectricshock, unplugchargerfrom  
outletbeforeattemptinganymaintenanceorcleaning.  
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.  
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and  
other masonry products, and  
arsenicandchromiumfromchemically-treated  
PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE USE OF  
CHARGER AND BATTERIES  
lumber.  
Yourriskfromtheseexposuresvaries,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.  
1. Donotchargebatterieswhentemperatureisbelow  
50° F (10° C) or above 95° F (35° C).  
2. The charger is designed to operate on standard  
household electrical power. Do not attempt to use  
it on any other voltage.  
3. Consecutive charging may cause overheating. If  
youneedtorechargebatteriesconsecutively, wait  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.  
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.  
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OPERATION  
SPECIFICATIONS:  
3/8 in. Keyless  
TORQUE  
ADJUSTMENT  
RING  
LEVEL  
Chuck  
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Motor  
DC Motor 6.0V  
Two-Speed  
BIT  
Switch  
STORAGE  
AREA  
3
No Load Speed  
Clutch  
300/500 RPM  
24 Positions  
1
DIRECTION OF  
ROTATION  
SELECTOR  
Charger Input  
Charge Rate  
120V, 60 Hz, AC only  
3-6 Hours  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
KEYLESS  
CHUCK  
KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER  
See Figure 1.  
Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with all  
operating features and safety requirements.  
Fig. 1  
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.  
BATTERY  
CHARGER  
CHARGE  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT (LED)  
CHARGING YOUR DRILL-DRIVER  
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.  
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they  
are charged. Allow several cycles (drilling followed by re-  
INPUT  
JACK  
charging) for them to become fully charged.  
TO CHARGE  
Charge only with the charger provided.  
CHARGER  
PLUG  
Fig. 2  
Connect charger to the tool by inserting charger plug  
into input jack. Note: As shown in figure 2, input jack is  
located at rear of tool.  
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.  
Make sure power supply is normal house voltage,  
120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.  
The charger housing and the tool handle will become  
slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is nor-  
mal and does not indicate a problem.  
Connect charger to power supply.  
The charge indicator light (LED) indicator, which is  
located on rear of drill, will light up when charger is  
properly connected to power supply. This red light indi-  
cates your drill is charging and will remain on until  
charger is disconnected from power supply.  
DO NOT operate drill while it is connected to the charger.  
The driving ability will not increase.  
DO NOT place charger in an area of extreme heat or  
cold. It works best at normal room temperature.  
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  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR  
RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES  
REVERSE  
When using your drill-driver continuously, the batteries be-  
come hot. You should let the batteries cool down for approxi-  
mately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge.  
DIRECTION  
OF ROTATION  
SELECTOR  
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Note: This situation occurs when continuous use of your  
drill-driver causes the batteries to become hot. It does not  
occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "Charging  
Your Drill-Driver" for normal recharging of batteries. If the  
chargerdoesnotchargeyourbatteriesundernormalcircum-  
stances, return both the drill-driver and charger to your  
nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for electrical  
check.  
3
1
CENTER  
POSITION (LOCK)  
For more information on the battery recycling call  
1-800-8 BATTERY.  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
FORWARD  
CAUTION:  
Fig. 3  
Your drill 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  
your charger from power supply and disconnect it from  
drill.  
REVERSIBLE  
See Figure 3.  
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.  
WARNING:  
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.  
CAUTION:  
To prevent gear damage, always allow chuck to come to  
a complete stop before changing the direction of rotation.  
SWITCH  
See Figure 3.  
To stop, release switch trigger and allow the chuck to come  
to a complete stop.  
Your drill starts and stops by depressing and releasing the  
switch trigger.  
Your drill 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.  
WARNING:  
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore,  
switch should always be locked when not in use or when  
carrying at your side.  
SWITCH LOCK  
See Figure 3.  
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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OPERATION  
KEYLESS CHUCK  
See Figure 4.  
RELEASE  
(UNLOCK)  
CHUCK BODY  
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.  
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WARNING:  
GRIP  
Do not hold the chuck body with one hand and use the  
power of the drill to tighten chuck jaws on drill bit. 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.  
(TIGHTEN)  
CHUCK  
COLLAR  
Fig. 4  
CHUCK BODY  
CHUCK JAWS  
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INSTALLING BITS  
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Place the direction of rotation selector in center position.  
5
This will turn off the power to your drill.  
3
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.  
DRILL BIT  
CHUCK COLLAR  
Insert your drill bit into the chuck the full length of the  
RIGHT  
Fig. 5  
jaws. See Figure 5.  
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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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.  
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5
3
WARNING:  
1
Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws and tighten as shown  
in figure 6. This could cause drill bit to be thrown from  
drill resulting in possible serious personal injury or  
damage to the chuck.  
WRONG  
Fig. 6  
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OPERATION  
REMOVING BITS  
See Figure 5.  
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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7
Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit.  
5
To loosen: grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with  
one hand, while rotating chuck body with your other hand.  
3
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  
Fig. 7  
TORQUE ADJUSTMENT  
(Driving power of your drill-driver)  
SCREWDRIVER BITS  
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.  
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7
5
3
Thetorqueisadjustedbyrotatingthetorqueadjustmentring.  
See Figure 7. 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.  
BIT  
STORAGE  
AREA  
1
Fig. 8  
The proper setting depends on the type of material and the  
size of screw you are using.  
TO ADJUST TORQUE  
Identify the twenty four torque indicator settings located  
on the front of your drill. See Figure 7.  
Rotate adjustment ring to the desired setting.  
2 2  
• 1 - 4  
5 - 8  
For driving small screws.  
For driving screws into soft material.  
• 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.  
2
2
LEVEL  
0
2
8
1
BIT STORAGE  
See Figure 8.  
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 8.  
LEVEL DRILLING  
See Figure 9.  
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. 9  
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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 10.  
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 3  
1 9  
2 1  
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. 10  
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 11, 12, and 13.  
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  
CHUCK  
JAWS  
9
selector in center position.  
7
Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key wrench into the chuck  
5
of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.  
3
Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a  
clockwise direction. See Figure 11. This will loosen the  
screw in the chuck for easy removal.  
1
Open chuck jaws and remove hex key wrench. Remove  
the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction.  
See Figure 12. 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 13.  
Fig. 11  
HEX KEY WRENCH  
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK  
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7
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  
5
3
tighten, follow these steps:  
1
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation  
selector in center position.  
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.  
Fig. 12  
Open the chuck jaws and remove hex key wrench.  
Tighten the chuck screw. Note: The chuck screw has  
left hand threads.  
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7
5
3
1
Fig. 13  
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MAINTENANCE  
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.  
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 your drill and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these batteries,  
especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious burn.  
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the following:  
Store and charge your batteries in a cool area. Temperatures above normal room temperature will shorten battery life.  
Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Wait for the batteries 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.  
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  
from power supply and remove it from drill-driver.  
DO NOT ABUSE POWER TOOLS. Abusive practices can  
damage the tool, as well as the work piece.  
WARNING:  
Whenservicinguseonlyidenticalreplacementparts. Use  
of any other parts may 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.  
WARNING:  
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 can  
damage, weaken, or destroy plastics.  
Any repairs requiring disassembly should only be  
performed by an AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. For  
the repair center nearest you, call 1-800-525-2579.  
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BATTERY REMOVAL  
DISPOSAL OF EXHAUSTED BATTERIES  
To preserve natural resources, please  
recycle or dispose of batteries properly.  
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C
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R R B R C  
This product contains nickel-cadmium  
battery. Local, state, or federal laws may  
prohibit disposal of Nickel-Cadmium  
batteries in ordinary trash.  
DRILL  
HANDLE  
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37  
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Consult your local waste authority for information regarding  
available recycling and/or disposal options.  
For more information on battery recycling call 1-800-8  
BATTERY.  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to disassemble batteries. Fire or injury  
TO  
REMOVE COVER  
may result.  
BATTERY  
COVER  
BATTERY REMOVAL, PREPARATION FOR  
RECYCLING  
See Figures 14 and 15.  
Fig. 14  
TO REMOVE:  
Lock switch trigger by placing the forward/reverse switch  
in center position.  
DRILL  
HANDLE  
Remove battery cover from bottom of drill handle by  
depressing and pushing cover in the direction of the arrow  
as shown in figure 14.  
Slide battery assembly from drill handle enough to  
expose leads and battery terminals. See Figure 15.  
Disconnect leads from battery terminals.  
BATTERY  
LEAD  
Note: Be careful not to break battery terminals when  
disconnecting leads.  
WARNING:  
Upon removal, cover the battery assemblies terminals  
with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy  
or disassemble battery assembly 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.  
BATTERY  
LEAD  
BATTERIES  
Fig. 15  
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OWNER'S OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER  
MODEL NO. HP61  
• SERVICE  
Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service,  
simplycontactyournearestAuthorizedServiceCenter. Besuretoprovideallpertinentfacts  
when you call or visit. Please refer to the Service Center insert or call 1-800-525-2579 in  
theUnitedStatesor1-800-265-6778inCanadaforyournearestAuthorizedServiceCenter.  
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 HP61  
• SERIAL NUMBER  
RYOBI AMERICA CORP.  
RYOBI CANADA INC.  
1424 Pearman Dairy Road  
Anderson, SC 29625  
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  
1980061  
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