Ryobi P118B, Operator'S Manual

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7 — English
OPERATION

Secure the workpiece in a vise or with clamps to keep it
from turning as the bit rotates.

Hold the drill firmly and place the bit at the point to be
drilled, or where the screw is to be driven.
WARNING
:
Do not drive a screw where there is likely to be hidden
wiring behind the surface. Contact with a “live” wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and possibly
shock the operator. If you must drive a screw where
hidden wire may be present, always hold tool by insulated
gripping surfaces (handle) when performing the operation
to prevent a shock to the operator.

Depress the switch trigger to start the drill.

Move the bit into the workpiece, applying only enough
pressure to keep the bit cutting or driving the screw. Do
not force the drill or apply side pressure to elongate a
hole. Let the tool do the work.
WARNING
:
When drilling, be prepared for binding at bit breakthrough.
When these situations occur, drill has a tendency to grab
and kick opposite to the direction of rotation and could
cause loss of control when breaking through material. If
not prepared, this loss of control can result in possible
serious injury.
 When drilling hard, smooth surfaces, use a center punch
to mark the desired hole location. This will prevent the bit
from slipping off-center as the hole is started.

If the bit jams in the workpiece or if the drill stalls, stop
the tool immediately. Remove the bit from the workpiece
and determine the reason for jamming.
NOTE:
This drill has an electric brake. When the switch trig-
ger is released, the chuck stops turning. When the brake is
functioning properly, sparks will be visible through the vent
slots on the housing. This is normal and is the action of the
brake.
NOTE:
If operation creates considerable dust, frequent
vacuuming of the work area is recommended.
OPERATION
P215/P215VN DRILL-DRIVER
WARNING:
Do not hold the chuck sleeve with one hand and use the
power of the drill to tighten the chuck jaws on the drill
bit. The chuck sleeve could slip in your hand, or your
hand could slip and come in contact with the rotating
drill bit. This could cause an accident resulting in serious
personal injury.

To remove bits
: Lock the switch trigger and open the
chuck jaws.

The bit provided with the drill can be placed in the storage
area, located on the base of the drill.
TWO SPEED GEAR TRAIN
See Figure 5, page 10.
 Select low speed
(1)
for applications requiring higher
power and torque, such as driving screws and drilling in
metal.

Select high speed (2) for fast drilling or driving applications,
for drilling in wood or masonry.
NOTICE:
Never change speeds while the tool is running. Failure
to obey this caution could result in serious damage to
the drill.
NOTE: If you have difficulty changing from one speed range
to the other, turn the chuck by hand until the gears engage.
ADJUSTING TORQUE
See Figure 6, page 10.
Rotate the adjustment ring to the proper torque setting for
the type of material and size of screw you are using.
• 1 - 4 For driving small screws
• 5 - 8 For driving screws into soft material
• 9 - 12 For driving screws into soft and hard materials
• 13 - 16 For driving screws into hard wood
• 17 - 20 For driving large screws
• 21 -
For heavy drilling
DRILLING/DRIVING SCREWS
See Figure 7, page 10.
A level is located on the top of the motor housing to help
keep the drill bit level during use.

Check the direction of rotation selector for the correct
setting (forward or reverse).

Select low speed (1) or high speed (2) , depending on
your application. Refer to Two-Speed Gear Train and
Adjusting Torque .