How to Use a Ryobi Battery Powered Hand Drill
Power drills have become an important part of the woodworking arsenal. They are incredibly versatile tools that have a myriad uses in almost all projects: whether you need holes drilled or screws sunk in, a power drill can do it. Ryobi is one of the more respected brands, and with each generation, they are easier and easier to use. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Using the Drill
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Charge the battery. The drill comes with at least one battery and a charging station. Plug the charger into the wall and insert the battery. Different models will charge at different rates, so consult your manual. However, to be safe you can leave it overnight to charge.
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Remove the battery from the charger. If you have a second battery, it's a good habit to switch the batteries so that one is always charged when you need it.
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Insert the battery into the drill itself. Most drills have a space in the handle where the battery slots in (if there is a second battery, it is likely already in the drill). Plug the battery into the handle, and be sure it's firmly in place.
To remove, press the buttons on both sides of the battery and pull out.
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Select the best drill bit for the job at hand, and put it into the drill chuck. The chuck tightens and loosens to accommodate a variety of drill bits. Looking at the drill bit head on, a clockwise turn will tighten the chuck around the bit, and counterclockwise will loosen it.
Expert drill users will tighten and loosen the drill by holding onto the chuck and pulling the trigger gently to run the drill. When the drill is set to drill in, the bit will tighten; and when set to drill out, will loosen.
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Test the drill. Make sure the battery is charged, the bit is tightly in place, and the drill is going the right direction.
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Check the wall you'll be drilling or screwing into. Make sure there are no screws, nails, or power lines behind it. These could damage the drill bit, the drill, or even be fatal--if the drill hits a live power line, it will overload and possibly explode or shock you.
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Place the end of the bit on the point you are going to drill. If you are using a screwdriver bit, put the driver in the screw head. Hold the drill so that the bit is level and straight against the wall. Pull the trigger and push firmly into the wall.
If you are drilling a hole, when you reach the desired depth, reverse the drill and pull outward.
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Tips & Warnings
For a lot of projects, drilling a pilot hole can make inserting screws a lot easier. Use your drill to put in a hole smaller than the screw, then insert the screw.
