Ryobi P236, Operator'S Manual

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9 — English
OPERATION
INSTALLING/REMOVING BITS
See Figure 4, page 11.
The AUTO-LOAD CHUCK provides fast, easy one-handed
bit loading and ejecting.
The coupler has been designed to accept 1/4 in. hex bits.
To install:

Lock switch trigger on the tool by placing the direction
of rotation selector in center position.

Remove the battery pack from the tool.

Push the bit into the coupler until it clicks into place.

Pull on the bit to make sure it is secured in the coupler.
There may be some play in the installed bit; this is normal.
NOTE: Use only impact quality bits with a locking groove.
WARNING:
Make sure the bit is secured in the coupler before using
the impact driver. Failure to do so could cause serious
personal injury.
To remove:

Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in the center position.

Remove the battery pack from the impact driver.

With the nose of the tool pointed away from you, pull the
coupler away from the driver.

The bit will eject from the coupler.
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 shock
the operator. If you must drive a screw where hidden wire
could be present, always hold tool by insulated gripping
surfaces (handle) when performing the operation to
prevent a shock to the operator.
CAUTION:
The impact driver is not designed to be used as a drill.
DRIVING OR REMOVING SCREWS
See Figures 5 - 6, page 11.

Place the direction of rotation selector in the correct
position for the operation.
 Hold the impact driver with one hand.

Place the bit on the screw head and slowly depress the
switch trigger. Start the bit slowly for more control.
NOTE:
The TRI-BEAM LED will illuminate as the trigger is
depressed.

As the screw is driven, impacting will begin.