Ryobi P212 English Manual - Page 17

OPERATION USING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY See Figures 14 - 15. An auxiliary handle is packed with the drill for ease of operation and to help prevent loss of control. The handle can be mounted on the opposite side for left or right hand use. ADJUSTING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY See Figure 14. To adjust the auxiliary handle assembly.  Loosen the handle assembly by turning the handle counterclockwise.  Insert the auxiliary handle assembly in the desired operating position.  Securely tighten by turning the auxiliary handle clockwise. NOTE: Be sure the auxiliary handle is securely tightened against the depth stop rod clamp. This secures the depth stop rod at the desired depth of cut. It also secures the auxiliary handle. ADJUSTING THE DEPTH STOP ROD See Figure 15. The depth stop rod helps control the depth of drilled holes. For convenience and ease of starting threads, the hex nut has been trapped inside the molded slot in the auxiliary handle. To adjust the depth stop rod.  Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in the center position.  Loosen the auxiliary handle assembly by turning the knob counterclockwise.  Adjust the depth stop rod so that the drill bit extends beyond the end of the rod to the required drilling depth.  Tighten the auxiliary handle assembly by turning the knob clockwise. NOTE: When properly installed, the teeth on the depth stop rod should be aligned with the teeth indicator on the depth stop rod clamp. DEPTH STOP ROD CLAMP AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY NOTCH EARS PLATE TO TIGHTEN TO LOOSEN Fig. 14 DEPTH STOP ROD SCALE TEETH TO INCREASE DRILLING DEPTH DRILL BIT TO DECREASE DRILLING DEPTH DRILLING DEPTH TO TIGHTEN TO LOOSEN Fig. 15 17