RYOBI RSDS18BL-0 Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer, 18V, 2.5 J, 5000 bpm, 1400 rpm, Bare Tool - 5133006493

RYOBI RSDS18BL-0 Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer, 18V, 2.5 J, Bare Tool

The RYOBI RSDS18BL-0 (article 5133006493) is a cordless pneumatic rotary hammer on the ONE+ 18 V platform, with a brushless motor and an SDS+ chuck. The pneumatic hammer mechanism delivers 2.5 J of single-impact energy, enough to drill holes up to Ø26 mm in concrete and masonry. The "-0" suffix in the designation - and the word SOLO in the product name - mean one and the same thing: the tool is supplied without a battery and without a charger. RYOBI states it explicitly for this article: "Number of batteries included: 0" and "Charger included: No". This is the version for people who already own ONE+ 18 V batteries.

Brushless motor and real impact energy

A brushless motor has no carbon brushes to wear down and no friction losses from them - hence the higher efficiency, the longer service life and more holes per charge. RYOBI rates the tool at 2.5 J of impact energy, 0 - 5,000 bpm and a no-load speed of 0 - 1,400 min^-1. The housing has a vibration-dampening design. Separately, the manufacturer declares vibration values of 14.9 m/s² when drilling concrete and 12.5 m/s² when chiselling (K = 1.5 m/s²).

Four positions on the mode selector

The mode selector has four positions:

• rotary drilling (rotation only) - for metal and wood;
• hammer drilling - rotation plus impact, for concrete, brick and stone;
• chiselling (impact only) - for breaking out old masonry, render and tiles;
• chisel alignment - the spindle is released so you can turn the chisel by hand to the angle you want and then lock it there.

The chisel alignment position is what makes tile removal far easier: the blade sits at the right angle to the wall.

SDS+ chuck, auxiliary handle and depth stop

The SDS+ chuck is keyless and loads one-handed - push the bit in until it clicks, pull the collar back to release it. The box contains an auxiliary handle and a depth stop rod: the handle locks at a comfortable angle, while the depth stop lets you drill a run of holes to exactly the same depth. The tool has an LED work light, a variable speed trigger and a forward/reverse switch.

ONE+ 18 V - one battery for the whole range

RYOBI ONE+ is an 18 V platform on which the same battery powers the entire range - from drills and angle grinders to garden machinery and lighting. Any ONE+ 18 V Li-ion battery fits this rotary hammer; RYOBI lists RB1820C (2.0 Ah), RB1825C (2.5 Ah), RB1840X (4.0 Ah) and RB1850X (5.0 Ah) among the compatible packs. According to RYOBI's own figures, a single charge drills 66 holes of 6 x 40 mm in concrete with a 2.0 Ah battery, 82 with 2.5 Ah, 132 with 4.0 Ah and 164 with 5.0 Ah. The manufacturer recommends 5.0 Ah for this class of work.

Applications

This rotary hammer covers the daily work of a fitter: holes for plugs and anchors in concrete and brick, pass-throughs for cables and pipes, mounting brackets, water heaters and air conditioners, and light breaking work - removing tiles, chipping off render, cutting channels and sockets. The Ø26 mm ceiling in concrete places it in the class of all-round machines for interior work rather than among heavy demolition hammers.

Technical specifications

What's in the box

• RYOBI RSDS18BL-0 cordless SDS-Plus rotary hammer - 1 pc
• Auxiliary (side) handle - 1 pc
• Depth stop rod - 1 pc
• NO battery - a ONE+ 18 V battery is purchased separately
• NO charger - a ONE+ charger is purchased separately
• NO carry case - the article comes in cardboard packaging
• NO drill bits or chisels - the SDS+ accessories shown in the photos are for illustration only

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