Ryobi p238, Operator'S Manual

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6 — English
To turn the tool ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it
OFF, release the switch trigger and allow the tool to come
to a complete stop.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
See Figure 1, page 8.
Set the direction of rotation selector in the OFF (center lock)
position to lock the switch trigger and help prevent accidental
starting when not in use.
Position the direction of rotation selector to the left of the
switch trigger for forward operation. Position the selector to
the right of the switch trigger to reverse the direction.
NOTE: The tool will not run unless the direction of rotation
selector is pushed fully to the left or right.
NOTICE:
To prevent gear damage, always allow the chuck to
come to a complete stop before changing the direction
of rotation.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Lock the
switch when not in use or carrying at your side, when
installing or removing the battery pack, and when install-
ing or removing bits.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BELT CLIP
See Figure 2, page 8.
The belt clip may be installed on either side of the housing.

Align the hole in the belt clip with the hole in the housing.
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Install the screw to secure the belt clip in place.
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To uninstall, remove the screw, then remove the belt clip.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3, page 8.

Lock the switch trigger.

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Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.

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Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and that battery pack is secured in the
product before beginning operation.

Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator’s manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BITS
See Figure 4, page 9.
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 the switch trigger.
 Remove the battery pack.

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.
CAUTION:
The metal surface may become hot during use. Avoid
contact with it to avoid possible burn injury.
To remove:

Lock the switch trigger.

Remove the battery pack.
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With the nose of the tool pointed away from you, pull the
coupler away from the driver.
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The bit will eject from the coupler.
SPEED/TORQUE SELECTOR
See Figure 5, page 9.
The speed and torque of the impact driver can be changed
for various applications.
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LOW ( 1) Speed/Torque
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MEDIUM ( 2) Speed/Torque
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HIGH ( 3) Speed/Torque
OPERATION