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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A R YOBI DRILL-DRIVER Y our new drill 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 yo[...]
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2 INTRODUCTION ■ T able of Contents / Introduction ............................................................................................... .......................... 2 ■ General Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................... 3-4 ■ Speci[...]
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3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol- low all instructions listed below , may result in elec- tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W ork Area ■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. ■ Do not operate power t[...]
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4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator . Additional Rules For Safe Operation ■ Know your power tool. Read operator ’ s man[...]
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5 SA VE 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. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible danger[...]
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6 KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER See Figure 1. Before attempting to operate your drill, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. W ARNING: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new drill. Pay close attention to the Safety Rules, W arnings and Cautions. If you use your drill properly and[...]
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7 FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS: DRILL-DRIVER D40 Chuck Capacity 1/16 in. to 3/8 in. (1.6 mm to 10 mm) Rating 120 V , 60 Hz, AC only Input 4.5 Amperes Switch V ariable Speed No Load Speed 0-1400 RPM APPLICATIONS (Use only for the purpose listed below) ■ Drilling in wood. ■ Drilling in ceramics, plastics, fiberglass, and laminates. ■ Drill[...]
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8 OPERA TION REVERSIBLE See Figure 3. FORW ARD Fig. 3 REVERSE This tool has the feature of being 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 dr[...]
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9 OPERA TION W ARNING: Make sure to insert drill bit straight into chuck jaws. Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws at an angle and then tighten, as shown in Figure 5. This could cause drill bit to be thrown from drill, resulting in possible serious personal injury or damage to the chuck. REMOVING BITS See Figure 4. ■ Unplug your drill. W ARNI[...]
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10 OPERA TION LEVEL DRILLING See Figures 6 and 7. T wo levels are recessed in the motor housing of your drill. One is located on top, while the other is located on the end. They can be used to keep drill bits level during both horizontal and vertical drilling operations. Fig. 7 LEVEL Fig. 6 LEVEL CHUCK REMOVAL See Figure 8. Whenever necessary to re[...]
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11 MAINTENANCE GENERAL 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. Use clean cloths to remove dirt[...]
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12 NOTES[...]
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13 R YOBI 3/8 in. DRILL-DRIVER – MODEL NO. D40 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your 3/8 in. DRILL-DRIVER or when ordering parts. SEE BACK P AGE FOR P ARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS P ARTS LIST Key No. Part No. Description Quan. 1 9418678 Data Plat[...]
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983000-032 OPERA T OR'S MANUAL 3/8 i n . (10 mm) Drill-Driver Model No. D40 DOUBLE INSULA TED • SER VICE 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 refer to the i[...]