OPERATOR'S MANUAL Drywall Screwdriver Model No. DSG50 DOUBLE INSULATED THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI DRYWALL SCREWDRIVER. Your new screwdriver 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 screwdriver.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 ■ General Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................... 3-4 ■ Specific Safety Rules ......................................................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. ■ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area ■ ■ ■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools may create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ Service ■ Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 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 electric shock or injury.
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.
SYMBOLS SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance, and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
FEATURES VARIABLE SPEED WARNING: 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. Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new screwdriver. Pay close attention to the Safety Rules, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your screwdriver properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS DRYWALL SCREWDRIVER Bit Shank Size Rating Input Switch No Load Speed Overall Length Net Weight APPLICATIONS DSG50 (Use only for the purpose listed below) 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) hex 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only 5.4 Amperes Variable Speed 0-4,000 RPM 10.5 in. (267 mm) 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg.) ■ Driving screws in drywall. ■ Driving screws in wood. SCREW CAPACITIES: This screwdriver has been designed for driving all commercially available drywall screws.
OPERATION REVERSIBLE See Figure 4. This tool has the feature of being reversible. The direction of rotation is controlled by a lever located above the switch trigger. With your screwdriver held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation lever should be positioned to the left of the switch for forward driving operation. The direction of rotation is in reverse when the lever is to the right of the switch.
OPERATION SETTING DEPTH TO DECREASE DEPTH OF SCREWDRIVER BIT See Figure 6. The adjustable nosepiece of your tool will automatically drive screws to preset depths. Make preset depth adjustments as follows: ■ Unplug your screwdriver. WARNING: Failure to unplug your screwdriver could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. TO INCREASE DEPTH OF SCREWDRIVER BIT ■ Rotate adjusting sleeve until you obtain the desired depth for bit holder or screwdriver bit.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL EXTENSION CORDS All parts represent an important part of the double insulation system and should be serviced only at an authorized service center. 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.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL Drywall Screwdriver Model No. DSG50 DOUBLE INSULATED • 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 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our website at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.