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What RYOBI Drill Driver gear to use for hole saws

26/02/2026, 17:08

Drill speed, clutch and mode selection tips 

1. Speed selection

  • Position 1 (low speed): for drilling larger holes. 
  • Position 2 (high speed): for fast drilling smaller holes. 


2. Adjustable clutch

  • When drilling, set the clutch to the drill mode—this is usually indicated by a drill bit icon, often positioned beyond the highest numbered torque setting. 


Speed adjustment for larger hole saws

  • If the drill stalls while operating at high speed, switch to low speed. Lower speeds deliver more torque, which is better suited for driving larger diameter bits through tougher materials.

 

Applicable Models

R18PD7-0, R18DDBL-0, R18PDBL-0, R18PD3-H155S, R18CPD14, R18DD12, R18PD3-H40G, R18ID14, R18DDHE12, R18PD2422B, RDD18C, RPD18C, RPD18X, R18DDP2-H20G, R18DD3-0, R18CK2-H4P, R18XPD14, R18XPD142B