Ryobi Drill SA720 User Guide

OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER  
MODEL NOS. SA60 / SA720  
MODEL SA60  
MODEL SA720  
2 0  
2 0  
This new drill has been engineered and manufactured to our Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation,  
and operator safety. When properly cared for, the drill 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  
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.  
WARNING:  
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to  
follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec-  
tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.  
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance  
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  
TOOL USE AND CARE  
benches and dark areas invite accidents.  
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 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.  
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,  
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases,  
or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the  
dust or fumes.  
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while  
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to  
lose control.  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY  
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.  
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 the risk of start-  
ing the tool accidentally.  
Use battery operated tool only with specifically  
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may  
create a risk of fire.  
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other  
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of  
untrained users.  
Use battery only with charger listed.  
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.  
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.  
MODEL  
SA60  
BATTERY PACK  
N/A  
CHARGER  
7224301  
SA720  
1311145  
7222701  
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.  
PERSONAL SAFETY  
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 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.  
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.  
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. Following  
this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterio-  
ration of the enclosure plastic.  
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.  
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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 also make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.  
WARNING: Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can ex-  
plode 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 chemi-  
cals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.  
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
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.  
Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location.  
Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Every-  
day glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are  
NOTsafetyglasses. Followingthisrulewillreducetherisk  
of eye 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.  
IMPORTANT RULES FOR BATTERY TOOLS  
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, bat-  
tery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact  
with 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  
attention. Followingthisrulewillreducetheriskofserious  
personal injury.  
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.  
Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire  
or 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  
follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec-  
tric 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,  
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way;  
take it to a qualified serviceman. Following this rule will  
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal  
injury.  
Save these instructions. This manual contains impor-  
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  
batteries may burst causing personal injury and dam-  
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. Turning off controls will not reduce this  
risk. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric  
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
Do not expose charger to wet or damp conditions.  
Followingthisrulewillreducetheriskofelectricshock,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, grind-  
ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains  
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or  
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these  
chemicals are:  
Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped  
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or  
stress. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious  
personal injury.  
Do not abuse cord. Never carry tool by cord or yank  
it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from  
heat, oil and sharp edges. Following this rule will reduce  
the risk of electric shock or fire.  
lead from lead-based paints,  
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and  
other masonry products, and  
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated  
lumber.  
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 venti-  
lated 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  
DRILL-DRIVER  
Chuck  
SA60  
SA720  
3/8 in. (10 mm) Keyless  
DC Motor 6.0 Volt  
Two Speed  
3/8 in. (10 mm) Keyless  
DC Motor 7.2 Volt  
Two Speed  
Motor  
Switch  
No Load Speed  
Clutch  
300 / 500 RPM  
24 Positions  
330 / 500 RPM  
24 Positions  
Charger Input  
Charge Rate  
Torque  
120 V, 60 Hz, AC only  
3-6 Hours  
120 V, 60 Hz, AC only  
3-6 Hours  
Maximum 45 in.lb.  
Maximum 50 in.lb.  
UNPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
When unpacking the tool:  
WARNING:  
If any parts are missing do not operate the tool until  
the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could  
result in possible serious personal injury.  
Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the box.  
Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are in-  
cluded.  
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or  
damage occurred during shipping.  
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.  
PACKING LIST  
Cordless Drill  
Charger (Model SA720 only)  
Battery Pack (Model SA720 only)  
Operator’s Manual  
Case (Model SA720 only)  
APPLICATIONS  
You may use the two speed drill for the purposes listed below:  
Drilling in wood  
Drilling in ceramics, plastics, fiberglass, and laminates  
Drilling in both hard and soft metals  
Using driving accessories, such as driving screws with screwdriver bits  
Mixing paints  
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FEATURES  
KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER  
SWITCH LOCK  
See Figure 1.  
The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This  
feature helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting  
when not in use.  
Before using this tool, familiarize yourself with all operating  
features and safety requirements. However, do not let  
familiarity with the tool make you careless.  
FORWARD/REVERSE SELECTOR (DIREC-  
TION OF ROTATION SELECTOR)  
The drill-driver has a forward/reverse selector located above  
the switch trigger.  
WARNING:  
Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless ac-  
tions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in  
serious personal injury.  
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.  
KEYLESS CHUCK  
The drill-driver has a keyless chuck that allows you to hand  
tighten or release drill bit in the chuck jaws.  
LEVEL  
TWO SPEED SWITCH  
To keep drill bit level during drilling operations, a level is  
located on the top end of the motor housing.  
The drill-driver has a two speed feature in the switch. De-  
press the switch trigger halfway for driving screws at a low  
speed. Depress the switch trigger all the way for normal drill-  
ing.  
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FEATURES  
MODEL SA60  
LEVEL  
TORQUE  
ADJUSTMENT  
RING  
BIT  
STORAGE  
AREA  
2 0  
DIRECTION OF  
ROTATION  
SELECTOR  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
KEYLESS  
CHUCK  
MODEL SA720  
LEVEL  
TORQUE  
ADJUSTMENT  
RING  
BIT  
STORAGE  
AREA  
2 0  
DIRECTION OF  
ROTATION  
SELECTOR  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
KEYLESS  
CHUCK  
BATTERY  
PACK  
Fig. 1  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
REVERSIBLE  
DIRECTION OF  
See Figure 2.  
ROTATION SELECTOR  
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.  
REVERSE  
0
1
CAUTION:  
To prevent gear damage, always allow chuck to come  
to a complete stop before changing the direction of  
rotation.  
CENTER  
POSITION (LOCK)  
FORWARD  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
To stop, release switch trigger and allow the chuck to come  
to a complete stop.  
Fig. 2  
WARNING:  
Battery tools are always in operating condition.There-  
fore, switch should always be locked when not in use  
or when carrying at your side.  
UNLOCK  
(RELEASE)  
KEYLESS  
CHUCK  
CHUCK BODY  
KEYLESS CHUCK  
See Figure 3.  
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 LOCK (tighten) or UNLOCK (release) the drill bit.  
DRILL BIT  
20  
LOCK  
(TIGHTEN)  
CHUCK  
COLLAR  
WARNING:  
Fig. 3  
RIGHT  
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.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
INSTALLING BITS  
See Figures 3 and 4.  
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of  
rotation selector in center position. See Figure 9.  
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.  
2 0  
Insert drill bit straight into chuck the full length of the  
jaws. See Figure 3.  
Tighten the chuck jaws on the drill bit.  
To tighten the chuck jaws on drill bit; grasp and hold  
the collar of the chuck with one hand, while rotating  
the chuck body with your other hand.  
Note: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the  
arrow marked LOCK to tighten chuck jaws.  
Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck  
WRONG  
Fig. 4  
jaws.  
WARNING:  
Make sure to insert drill bit straight into chuck jaws.  
Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws at an angle then  
tighten, as shown in Figure 4. This could cause drill  
bit to be thrown from drill, resulting in possible seri-  
ous personal injury or damage to the chuck.  
REMOVING BITS  
See Figure 3.  
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of  
rotation selector in center position. See Figure 9.  
Loosen the chuck jaws from the 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 UNLOCK to loosen chuck jaws.  
Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck  
jaws.  
Remove the drill bit from 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.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH  
TO DECREASE  
TORQUE  
See Figure 5.  
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 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.  
2 0  
TORQUE  
ADJUSTMENT  
RING  
Thetorqueisadjustedbyrotatingthetorqueadjustmentring.  
The torque is greater when the torque adjustment ring is set  
on a higher setting. The torque is less when the torque  
adjustment ring is set on a lower setting.  
TO INCREASE  
TORQUE  
The proper setting depends on the type of material and  
the size of screw you are using.  
Fig. 5  
SCREWDRIVER BITS  
TO ADJUST TORQUE  
Identify the twenty four torque indicator settings located  
on the front of your drill.  
Rotate adjustment ring to the desired setting.  
• 1 - 4 ..................For driving small screws.  
• 5 - 8 ..................For driving screws into soft material.  
2 0  
• 9 - 12 ................For driving screws into soft and hard  
materials.  
BIT  
STORAGE  
AREA  
• 13 - 16 ..............For driving screws in hard wood.  
• 17 - 20 ..............For driving large screws.  
• 21 - 24 (  
)....For heavy drilling.  
Fig. 6  
BIT STORAGE  
See Figure 6.  
When not in use, bits provided with your drill can be placed  
in the storage area located on the top of your drill.  
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OPERATION  
MODEL SA60  
WARNING:  
Do not allow familiarity with the drill to make you care-  
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second  
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.  
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  
overnight 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 MODEL SA60  
See Figure 7.  
CHARGER  
PLUG  
Charge only with the charger provided.  
Fig. 7  
Connect charger to the tool by inserting charger plug  
into input jack. Note: Input jack is located at rear of  
tool.  
MODEL SA720  
BATTERY  
PACK  
Make sure power supply is normal household volt-  
age, 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only.  
CHARGER  
Connect charger to power supply.  
TO CHARGE MODEL SA720  
See Figure 8.  
INPUT  
JACK  
Charge only with the charger provided.  
Connect charger to the battery pack by inserting charger  
plug into input jack. Note: Input jack is located at rear  
of battery pack.  
CHARGE  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT (LED)  
Note: Battery pack for Model SA720, can be removed  
from the drill to be charged. To remove battery pack  
from drill, refer to “To Remove Battery Pack from Model  
SA720” later in this manual.  
Fig. 8  
Make sure power supply is normal household volt-  
age, 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only.  
After normal usage, 3 hours or less of charging time is  
required to fully recharge battery pack. Note: If battery  
pack is completely discharged, 6 hours or longer of  
charging time is required to fully recharge battery  
pack.  
Connect charger to power supply.  
MODEL SA60 AND SA720  
See Figures 7 and 8.  
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 battery is charging and will remain on until  
charger is disconnected from power supply.  
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.  
DO NOT operate drill while it is connected to the charger.  
Note: During the two year warranty period on drill  
Model SA720, if the charge indicator light (LED) fails to  
come on or goes out while charging battery pack, re-  
turn charger and battery pack to your nearest autho-  
rized service center for repair or replacing. If you have  
drill Model SA60, return charger to service center.  
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.  
When battery pack has been charged, disconnect  
charger from power supply. This practice will increase  
battery life.  
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OPERATION  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARG-  
ING HOT BATTERIES  
DIRECTION  
OF ROTATION SELECTOR  
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.  
REVERSE  
0
1
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” earlier in this manual, for normal recharging of  
batteries. If the charger does not charge your batteries under  
normalcircumstances,returnboththedrill-driverandcharger  
to your nearest authorized service center for electrical check.  
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For more information on the battery recycling call  
1-800-8 BATTERY.  
FORWARD  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
WARNING:  
Fig. 9  
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.  
MODEL SA720  
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TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK MODEL SA720  
Place the direction of rotation selector in center posi-  
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tion. See Figure 9.  
Place the battery pack in your drill. Align raised rib on bat-  
tery pack with groove in drill's battery port. See Figure 10.  
Make sure the latches on each side of your battery pack  
snap in place and that battery pack is secured in drill  
before beginning operation.  
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK MODEL SA720  
Place the direction of rotation selector in center posi-  
BATTERY  
PACK  
tion. See Figure 9.  
BATTERY  
PORT  
Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress both  
sides to release battery pack from your drill. See Figure  
10.  
Remove battery pack from your drill.  
LATCHES  
CAUTION:  
DEPRESS LATCHES  
TO RELEASE  
BATTERY PACK  
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 inter-  
nal components.  
Fig. 10  
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OPERATION  
SWITCH  
See Figure 11.  
To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it  
OFF, release 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.  
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SWITCH LOCK  
See Figure 9.  
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.  
DRILLING  
See Figure 12.  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
Fig. 11  
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.  
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.  
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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 mate-  
rial. 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.  
Fig. 12  
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  
LEVEL DRILLING  
See Figure 13.  
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.  
WARNING:  
2 0  
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.  
LEVEL  
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Fig. 13  
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MAINTENANCE  
MALLET  
KEYLESS  
CHUCK  
WARNING:  
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement  
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or  
cause product damage.  
CHUCK  
JAWS  
2 0  
Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage  
tool as well as workpiece.  
WARNING:  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petro-  
leum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in  
contact with plastic parts.They contain chemicals that  
can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.  
WARNING:  
HEX KEY WRENCH  
Fig. 14  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso-  
ries 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.  
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GENERAL  
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 clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc. that can  
damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.  
Fig. 15  
WARNING:  
Always wear eye protection marked to comply with  
ANSI Z87.1.Failure to do so could result in dust, shav-  
ings, or loose particles being thrown into your eyes,  
resulting in possible serious injury.  
CHUCK REMOVAL  
See Figures 14, 15, and 16.  
The chuck must be removed in order to use some acces-  
sories. To remove:  
2 0  
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of  
rotation selector in center position. See Figure 4.  
Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the  
drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.  
Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise  
direction. See Figure 14. This will loosen the screw in  
the chuck for easy removal.  
Fig. 16  
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MAINTENANCE  
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the  
following:  
Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key. Remove  
the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction.  
See Figure 15.  
Store and charge your batteries in a cool area.  
Temperatures below 50°F or above 100°F will shorten  
battery life.  
NOTE: The screw has left hand threads.  
Insert the hex key in the chuck and tighten chuck jaws  
securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclock-  
wise direction. This will loosen the chuck on the  
spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand. See Figure  
16.  
Neverstorebatteriesinadischargedcondition.Recharge  
them immediately after they are discharged.  
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 RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK  
The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a  
wobble. Periodically check chuck screw for tightness.  
To tighten, follow these steps:  
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARA-  
TION FOR RECYCLING  
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of  
rotation selector in center position. See Figure 4.  
Open the chuck jaws.  
WARNING:  
Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten chuck  
jaws securely. Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in  
a clockwise direction. This will tighten the chuck on the  
spindle. See Figure 16.  
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 com-  
ponents. Nickel-cadmium batteries must be recycled  
or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both termi-  
nals 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.  
Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.  
Tighten the chuck screw.  
NOTE: The chuck screw has left hand threads.  
BATTERIES  
The battery pack for your tool is equipped with nickel-  
cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from  
each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.  
To preserve natural resources, please  
recycle or dispose of batteries properly.  
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R R B R C  
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 a serious burn.  
This product contains nickel-cadmium  
batteries. Local, state or federal laws may  
prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium  
batteries in ordinary trash.  
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Consult your local waste authority for information regarding  
available recycling and/or disposal options  
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MAINTENANCE  
BATTERY REMOVAL, PREPARATION FOR  
RECYCLING MODEL SA60  
See Figures 17 and 18.  
MODEL SA60  
TO REMOVE:  
DRILL  
HANDLE  
Lock switch trigger by placing the forward/reverse switch  
in center position. See Figure 9.  
Remove battery cover from bottom of drill handle by  
depressing and pushing cover in the direction of the arrow.  
See Figure 17.  
Slide battery cell assembly from drill handle enough to  
expose leads and battery terminals. Disconnect leads  
from battery terminals. See Figure 18.  
Note: Be careful not to break battery terminals when  
TO  
disconnecting leads.  
REMOVE COVER  
WARNING:  
Upon removal, cover the battery cell assembly termi-  
nals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt  
to destroy or disassemble battery cell 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 COVER  
Fig. 17  
MODEL SA60  
DRILL  
HANDLE  
BATTERY  
LEAD  
BATTERY  
LEAD  
BATTERY  
TERMINAL  
BATTERIES  
Fig. 18  
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER  
MODEL NOS. SA60 / SA720  
• 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 call 1-800-525-2579 in the United States for your nearest  
complete list of Authorized Service Centers.  
• MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.  
The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing.  
Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below.  
• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS  
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS,  
ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:  
• MODEL NUMBERS  
• SERIAL NUMBERS  
SA60 / SA720  
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road  
Anderson, SC 29625  
Post Office Box 1207  
Anderson, SC 29622-1207  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
983000-332  
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