5 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1/2 in. (13 mm) THREE SPEED CORDLESS HAMMER DRILL MODEL NO. HD1830 This new cordless hammer drill has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the drill-driver will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■ General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................. 3-4 ■ Specific Safety Rules .............................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ 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. WARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement 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. SERVICE ■ Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/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. ■ Save these instructions.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS Chuck ............................................................................................................................................... 1/2 in. (13 mm) Keyless Motor .................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Volt DC Switch ......................................................................................................................................
FEATURES KNOW YOUR HAMMER DRILL VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 1. Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However, do not let familiarity with the tool make you careless. This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression. KEYLESS CHUCK This tool features a hammer speed of 0-35,200 Blows Per Minute (BPM) in SUPER-HI (3) speed.
FEATURES THREE SPEED GEAR TRAIN (LO-HI-SUPER-HI) DEPTH GAUGE ROD 15 AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR KEYLESS CHUCK TORQUE ADJUSTING RING SWITCH TRIGGER BIT STORAGE AREA BATTERY PACK Fig.
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: The hammer drill should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. 15 AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY See Figure 2. Follow these steps to adjust the auxiliary handle assembly. ■ Loosen the auxiliary handle assembly by turning the knob counterclockwise.
ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE TORQUE • 1-4 For driving small screws. • 5-8 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 - For heavy drilling. For hammer drilling. HAMMER MODE DRILLING MODE TO DECREASE TORQUE 15 See Figure 4. The hammer drill is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch for driving different types of screws into different materials.
ADJUSTMENTS CHANGING THE BIT ROTATION See Figure 5. The direction of the chuck is controlled by the rotation selector located above the trigger switch. Follow these steps to change the bit rotation. ■ For forward rotation: Move the rotation selector to the left. ■ For reverse rotation: Move the rotation selector to the right. FORWARD / REVERSE SELECTOR REVERSE Note: The hammer drill will not run unless the selector is pushed fully to the left or right. INSERTING BITS See Figure 6.
OPERATION WARNING: CHARGER Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury. CHARGING YOUR DRILL-DRIVER The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it prior to use. Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (drilling followed by recharging) for them to fully charge.
OPERATION TURNING ON/OFF THE HAMMER DRILL See Figure 10. Follow these steps to turn on/off the hammer drill. ■ Turn on the hammer drill: Depress the trigger switch. ■ Turn off the hammer drill: Release the trigger switch. DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR See Figure 10. Your drill has a variable speed feature in the switch. The switch delivers higher speed and torque with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression.
OPERATION THREE SPEED GEAR TRAIN See Figure 11. The hammer drill has a three-speed gear train that provides a super-high speed of approximately 2,200/min, a high speed of approximately 750/min. and a low speed of approximately 370/min (stated speeds are with the trigger switch in the “Full-on” position). Follow these steps to adjust the speed. ■ For super high speed: Slide the three-speed gear train switch to “3.” ■ For high speed: Slide the three-speed gear train switch to “2.
OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK ■ Place the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 10. ■ Place the battery pack in your drill. Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in drill's battery port. See Figure 13. ■ Make sure the latches on each side of your battery pack snap in place and that battery pack is secured in drill before beginning operation. BATTERY PORT TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK BATTERY PACK ■ Place the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 10.
OPERATION WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tool. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, or loose particles being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. DRILLING See Figure 15. The material to be drilled should be secured in a vise or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates. Hold tool firmly and place the bit at the point to be drilled. Depress the switch trigger to start tool.
MAINTENANCE REMOVING THE CHUCK ■ Insert the hex key wrench in the chuck and tighten the 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. MALLET CHUCK JAWS 15 See Figures 16, 17, and 18. Follow these steps to remove the chuck. ■ Lock the trigger switch by placing the rotation selector in the center position.
MAINTENANCE DO NOT ABUSE POWER TOOLS. Abusive practices can damage the tool, as well as the workpiece. WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage. 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.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1/2 in. (13 mm) THREE SPEED CORDLESS HAMMER DRILL MODEL NO. HD1830 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers. • MODEL NO.