Ryobi 600W ESD600K User Manual

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL

TEK SCREW DRIVER

MODEL ESD600K

SPECIFICATIONS :

Voltage....................... 240 V 50 Hz

Input .......................... 600 watt

No Load Speed ......... 0 - 2,500 min

Net Weight ................ 1.9 kg

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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SCREW DRIVER

Your new screw driver 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 owner's manual before using your

screw driver.

Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions.
If you use your screw driver properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of

safe, reliable service.
Thank You again for buying Ryobi tools.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations
with them, require your careful attention and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any
danger. The instruction or warnings they give are not
substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual

2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and

4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power

5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should

6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be

7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer

8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution

or warning. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictures.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understood
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this
manual. Failure to comply can result in
accidents involving fire, electric shock or serious
personal injury. Save owners manual and
review frequently for continuing safe operation
and instructing others who may use this tool.

The operation of any tool can
result in foreign objects being
thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage.
Before beginning power tool

goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full
face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields.

carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,

refrigerator enclosures.
benches invite accidents.
tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep

work area well lit.
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from

work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension
cord.

stored in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach
of children.

at the rate at which it was designed.
to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for

purpose not intended.

operation, always wear safety

9. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.

10.ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are
not safety glasses.

11. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation
is dusty.

12. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.

13.DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable
support. Secure tools when working at elevated levels.

14.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

15.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

16. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

17.KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL
AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.

Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based
products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.

18.STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush operation of tool.

19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or any other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or any other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorised service centre.

20.DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by

authorised service centre.

21. DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY
MEDICATION.

22.THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY
YOUNG OR INFIRM PERSONS WITHOUT
SUPERVISION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE
SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLA Y
WITH THE APPLIANCE.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Due to continued product

refinement policy, product features

and specifications can and will
change without notice. Check

current features and specifications

with your retailer.

FEATURES

Adjusting

Sleeve

Locking

Sleeve

Reversing

Switch

Lock-On

Button

Trigger

Fig 1.

SCREW DRIVER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Never touch the chuck or other metal parts of the screw
driver when screwing into walls, boards or other surfaces
covering electrical wiring. Hold the screw driver around
plastic parts to prevent electric shocks.

2. Match bit holder to screw size to prevent damage to the
screw head.

3. Never cover vents since they must always be open for
proper motor cooling.

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

8mm magnetic bit holder, 10mm magnetic bit holder, 8mm
plastic nose piece, 10mm plastic nose piece.

APPLICATION

(Only use your tool for the purposes listed below.)
Tightening and loosening teks screw.
Recommended application with hardest media is driving
tek screw into light gauge steel.

REPLACING THE BIT HOLDER (Fig 2.)

1. Pull the locking sleeve. The locking sleeve and adjusting
sleeve come out of the gear case as a unit.

2. Pull the bit holder straight out. If it is difficult to remove by
hand, use pliers.

3. Insert the bit holder in the hex. hole of the spindle until
the ball-lock of the bit holder snaps into the groove in the
gear case then push in the adjusting sleeve as far as it
will go.

Adjusting Sleeve

Locking Sleeve

Reversing

Switch

Lock-On

Button

Trigger

Fig 3.

DEPTH SETTING (Fig 4.)

1. The tool’s adjustable nose piece enables you to
automatically drive a screw to a preset depth.

2. To adjust your screw driver so it will drive screws to the
desired depth, unlock the locking sleeve.

3. Turn the adjusting sleeve to the appropriate bit holder
depth or to any desired depth.

4. Test the driver by screwing in a fastener in scrap material
to determine whether the screwing depth is correctly
adjusted.

5. Further adjustment may be necessary to increase or
decrease the screwing depth.

Adjusting Sleeve

Fig 4.

Bit Holder

Fig 2.

TRIGGER SWITCH (Fig 3.)

1. This tool is started and stopped by depressing and
releasing the trigger.

2. If you want to set a constant speed for continuous
operation, press the lock-on button while the trigger is
depressed. Depress the trigger again to release the lock.

3. To reverse the direction of rotation, stop the driver by
releasing the trigger and push the reversing switch to the
right or left.

4. When the reversing switch is set to the LEFT the screw
driver will turn clockwise (seen from the handle end of the
driver).

5. When the reversing switch is set to the RIGHT the screw
driver will turn anti-clockwise.

Locking Sleeve

DRIVING SCREWS

1. To drive a screw, put the screwdriver bit holder in the screw
head and align the driver in the desired position against
the work surface.

2. Depress the trigger and once the motor is running, push
the tool forward to start screwing or unscrewing.

RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY . LTD.

GUARANTEE

Subject to the guarantee condition below, this Ryobi tool
(hereinafter called “the product”) is guaranteed by Ryobi
(hereinafter called “the Company”) to be free from
defects in material or workmanship for a period of 12
months from the date of original purchase covering
both parts and labour. Under the terms of this
guarantee, the repair or replacement of any part shall
be the opinion of the Company or its authorised agent.
Should service become necessary during the warranty
period, the owner should contact the Authorised Ryobi
Retailer from whom the Product was purchased, or the
nearest Company Branch Office. In order to obtain
guarantee service, the owner must present the sales
docket and Guarantee Certificate to confirm date of
purchase. This product is sold by the dealer or agent as
principal and the dealer has no authority from the
Company to give any additional guarantee on the
Company’s behalf except as herein contained or herein
referred to.

Guarantee Conditions

This guarantee only applies provided that the Product
has been used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations under normal use and reasonable
care (in the opinion of the Company) and such

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failure resulting from misuse, neglect, abuse, or used
for a purpose for which it was not designed or is not
suited and no repairs, alterations or
modifications have been attempted by other than
an Authorised Service Agent. This guarantee will not
apply if the tool is damaged by accident or if repairs
arise from normal wear and tear.
The Company accepts no additional liability pursuant
tothis guarantee for the costs of travelling
or transportation of the Product or parts to and from
the service dealer or agent - such costs are not included
in this guarantee.
Certain legislation, including the Trade Practices Act,
1974 (as amended) and other state and territorial laws
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in certain circumstances. Nothing herein shall have the
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For your record and to assist in establishing date of purchase (necessary for in-guarantee service)

please keep your purchase docket and this form completed with the following particulars.

Purchased From
Address Of Dealer
Date Model No Serial No

Present This Form With Your Purchase Docket When Guarantee Service Is Required.