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7 — English
Reattach the cap by placing it over the battery pack and
twisting the arrow to the LOCK icon, making sure the cap
is secure.
To remove the battery pack, twist the cap to open and
remove the battery pack from the battery port.
Do not attempt to use this tool if the battery cap is not
closed and locked.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORwARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCk)
See Figure 3, page 9.
The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled
by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the
screwdriver held in normal operating position, the direction
of rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the
switch trigger for forward motion. The direction is reversed
when the selector is to the right of the switch trigger.
Setting the switch trigger in the
OFF
(center lock) position
helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting when not
in use.
CAUTION:
To prevent gear damage, always allow the collet to
come to a complete stop before changing the direction
of rotation.
To stop the screwdriver, release the switch trigger and allow
the collet to come to a complete stop.
NOTE:
The screwdriver will not run unless the direction of
rotation selector is pushed fully to the left or right.
TwO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN
See Figure 4, page 9.
The screwdriver has a two-speed gear train designed for
LO
or
HI
speeds. A slide switch is located on top of the
screwdriver to select either
LO
or
HI
speed. When using
screwdriver in the
LO
speed range, speed will decrease and
unit will have more power and torque. When using screwdriver
in the
HI
speed range, speed will increase and unit will have
less power and torque. When drilling use 1/4 in. hex shank
drill bits only. Maximum drill size is 1/4 in.
Use the
HI
speed setting to drill holes, and use the
LO
speed
setting for driving screws.
TO LOAD/RELEASE BITS
See Figure 5, page 9.
The SPE™ SYSTEM on the screwdriver is a quick
change chuck designed to accept any 1/4 in. hex bits.
Insert
the bit into the chuck and push as far as possible until the
chuck locks onto the bit. To remove a bit, push rubber collar
forward, and then pull the bit straight out of the chuck.
OPERATION
wARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
wARNING:
Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown
into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
wARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Driving screws with screwdriver bits
Light-duty drilling
wARNING:
Battery products are always in operating condition.
Therefore, the switch should always be locked when not
in use or carrying at your side.
BATTERy PROTECTION FEATURES
Ryobi lithium-ion batteries are designed with features that
protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize battery life.
If the tool stops during use, release the trigger to reset and
resume operation. If the tool still does not work, the battery
needs to be recharged.
TO INSTALL / REMOVE BATTERy PACk
See Figure 2, page 9.
wARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the product when you
are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or
when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent acci-
dental starting that could cause serious personal injury.
Detach the cap by twisting the arrow toward the UNLOCK
icon.
Insert the battery pack in the direction shown. Make sure
the raised rib on the battery pack aligns with the groove
in the battery port. Press down on the battery pack to be
sure contacts on the battery pack engage properly.