What are the settings for on my Ryobi Drill Driver?

Understanding drill driver settings 

Drill driver settings are designed to help you drill holes and drive screws effectively into different materials. Here's how to use them: 

Speed settings 

Most Ryobi drill drivers feature a two-speed selector on top of the tool: 

• Speed 1 (low speed) 
• Ideal for larger diameter holes 
• Provides greater torque and better control 
• Recommended for control or when working with tough materials 
• Speed 2 (high speed) 
• Best for smaller holes (less than 13 mm) 
• Offers faster drilling performance 

Forward & reverse selector 

All Ryobi drill drivers include a direction switch: 

• Forward: for drilling into materials and driving screws in 
• Reverse: for removing screws or backing out drill bits 

Adjustable torque clutch 

Most models include a torque clutch to control screw depth and prevent overdriving: 

• Settings range: typically from 1 to 24, plus a drill bit icon and sometimes a hammer icon (on hammer drills) 
• Drill mode: 
• Use the drill bit icon for drilling into wood, metal, or plastic 
• Use the hammer icon for drilling into brick or masonry 

Using the clutch for driving screws 

• Start with a lower torque setting and drive a screw 
• If the clutch disengages due to resistance, increase the setting gradually 
• Find the optimal setting that drives the screw to the desired depth without overdriving or disengaging 

Practice makes perfect

If you're unfamiliar with the material or settings, test on a scrap piece first to get a feel for the correct configuration.