Ryobi HP53L - Manual (Page 6)

6 — English
ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH
This screwdriver is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch
for driving different types of screws into different materials.
The proper setting depends on the type of material and the
size of screw you are using.
ADJUSTING TORQUE
See Figure 5, page 8.
There are twenty-four torque indicator settings located on
the front of the screwdriver.

Select the gear train setting to high (Position 2) or low
(Position 1) speed.
 Rotate the adjusting ring to the desired setting.
• 1 - 4 For driving small screws ( Position 1 or 2)
• 5 - 8 For driving screws into soft material
( low speed - Position 1))
• 9 - 12 For driving screws into soft and hard
materials ( low speed - Position 1)
• 13 - 16 F or driving screws into hard wood
( low speed - Position 1)
• 17 - 24 For driving large screws
( low speed - Position 1)
NOTE: During use, if the screwdriver stalls and begins to
make a clicking sound, and the LED worklight pulses on
and off, you should release the switch trigger immediately.
This indicates that you have overloaded the tool. Depress
the switch trigger again to resume operation.
To avoid this situation, avoid forcing the tool and refer to
the settings described above to be sure you are using the
screwdriver for its intended application.
LED WORKLIGHT
See Figure 6, page 8.
The built-in LED worklight is convenient when working in close
or tight areas where additional light is needed. Whenever the
switch trigger is depressed, the LED worklight will illuminate.
OPERATION
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
See Figure 2, page 8.
The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled
by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the
screwdriver held in normal operating position, the direction
of rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the
switch trigger for forward motion. The direction is reversed
when the selector is to the right of the switch trigger.
Setting the direction of rotation selector in the
OFF (center
lock) position helps reduce the possibility of accidental
starting when not in use.
NOTICE:
To prevent gear damage, always allow the collet to
come to a complete stop before changing the direction
of rotation.
To stop the screwdriver, release the switch trigger and allow
the collet to come to a complete stop.
NOTE: The screwdriver will not run unless the direction of
rotation selector is pushed fully to the left or right.
TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN
See Figure 3, page 8.
The screwdriver has a two-speed gear train designed for low
( Position 1) or high (Position 2) speeds . A slide switch is
located on top of the screwdriver to select the speed setting.
When using screwdriver in the low
speed range (Position 1),
speed will decrease and unit will have more power. When
using screwdriver in the high speed range
(Position 2), speed
will increase and unit will have less power. When drilling use
1/4 in. hex shank drill bits only. Maximum drill size is 1/4 in.
Use the high speed setting to drill holes, a
nd use the low
speed setting for driving screws.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Lock
the switch when not in use or carrying at your side,
when installing or removing the battery pack, and when
installing or removing bits.
TO LOAD/RELEASE BITS
See Figure 4, page 8.
The SpeedLoad+™ System is a quick change chuck
designed to accept any 1/4 in. hex bits. Insert the bit into
the chuck and push as far as possible until the chuck locks
onto the bit. To remove a bit, push rubber collar forward,
and then pull the bit straight out of the chuck.