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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER MODEL NOS. SA960 / SA120 MODEL SA120 MODEL SA960 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. W ARNING: T o reduce t[...]
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Page 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ General Saf ety Rules .....................................................................................................[...]
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Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY R ULES W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. F ailure to f ollow all instructions listed below , may result in elec- tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injur y . SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS WORK AREA ■ K eep your w ork area clean and well lit . Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents . ■ Do not oper[...]
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Page 4 GENERAL SAFETY R ULES SPECIFIC SAFETY R ULES SER VICE ■ T ool service must be performed onl y by qualified repair personnel. Ser vice or maintenance performed b y unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injur y . ■ When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- ment parts. Follo w instructions in the Maintenance section of this[...]
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Page 5 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS FOR CHARGER W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. F ailure to f ollow all instructions listed below , may result in elec- tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injur y . ■ Never use a battery that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dis[...]
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Page 6 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[...]
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Page 7 INSTR UCTIONS When unpacking the tool: ■ Carefully remov e the tool and accessor ies from the bo x. ■ Make sure that all items listed in the pac king 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 ha ve care- fully inspecte[...]
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Page 8 KNO W Y OUR DRILL-DRIVER See Figure 1. Before using this tool, f amiliarize yourself with all operating f eatures and safety requirements . Howe ver , do not let f amiliarity with the tool make you careless . W ARNING: Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless ac- tions, f or ev en a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal[...]
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Page 9 20 20 FEA TURES Fig. 1 KEYLESS CHUCK BIT STORAGE AREA TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING SWITCH TRIGGER LEVEL MODEL SA960 MODEL SA120 KEYLESS CHUCK BIT STORAGE AREA TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING SWITCH TRIGGER LEVEL BA TTERY P ACK DIRECTION OF ROT A TION SELECT OR DIRECTION OF ROT A TION SELECT OR BA TTER Y P ACK MAG TRA Y™[...]
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Page 10 5 1 0 REVERSIBLE See Figure 2. This tool has the f eature of being rev ersible . The direction of rotation is controlled by a selector located abo v e the s witch trigger . With the dr ill held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the s witch for drilling. The drilling directio[...]
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Page 11 INSTALLING BITS See Figures 4 and 5. ■ 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[...]
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Page 12 20 20 ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH See Figure 6. When using your drill-driver f or various driving applications, it becomes necessary to increase or decrease the torque in order to help pre v ent the possibility of damaging screw heads , threads , workpiece, etc. In general, torque should correspond to the intensity of the screw diameter . If t[...]
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Page 13 OPERA TION Fig. 8 W ARNING: Do not allow f amiliarity with the dr ill-driver to mak e you careless . Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict sev ere injur y . 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[...]
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Page 14 20 5 1 0 OPERA TION Fig. 10 Fig. 9 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARG- ING HOT BATTERIES 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. NOTE: This situation occurs when continuous use of your drill-driver causes the ba[...]
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Page 15 OPERA TION VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 9. 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. W ARNING: Alwa ys wear saf ety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tool. F ailure t[...]
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Page 16 20 MAG TRA Y ™ (SCREW HOLDER) Fig. 13 MODEL SA120 OPERA TION LEVEL DRILLING See Figure 12. A con venient ne w feature provided with y our dr ill is a lev el. It is recessed in the motor housing on top of your drill. It can be used to keep drill bit le vel during drilling operations. MAG TRAY™ MODEL SA120 See Figure 13. For convenience, [...]
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Page 17 MAINTENANCE W ARNING: When ser vicing use only identical Ry obi replacement par ts. Use of any other par ts ma y create a hazard or cause product damage. Do not abuse pow er tools. Abusiv e practices can damage tool as well as workpiece. W ARNING: Do not at any time let brak e fluids, gasoline, petro- leum-based products, penetrating oils ,[...]
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Page 18 R E C Y C L E 1 . 8 0 0 . 8 2 2 . 8 8 3 7 RBRC Ni Cd ™ MAINTENANCE To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the following: ■ Store and charge your batteries in a cool area. Temperatures below 50°F or above 100°F will shorten battery life. ■ Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Recharge them immediately aft[...]
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Page 19 NO TES[...]
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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER MODEL NOS. SA960 / SA120 983000-333 6-03 • 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 call 1-800-525-2579 for you[...]