Ryobi P883 User Manual - Page 5

ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and completely assembled or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories or attachments not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always remove battery pack from the tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries. 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. P271 DRILL-DRIVER / P234G IMPACT DRIVER APPLICATIONS You may use these producst for the purposes listed below: P271 Drilling and driving screws in all types of wood products (lumber, plywood, paneling, composition board, and hard board), ceramics, plastics, fiberglass, laminates, metals; Driving screws into wood and drywall with screwdriver bits P234G Driving and removing screws/lag bolts; tightening screws, nuts, and bolts VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER See Figure 1, page 10 (P271). See Figure 1 page 11 (P234G). The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure. To turn the drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it OFF, release the switch trigger and allow the chuck to come to a complete stop. NOTE: A whistling or ringing noise coming from the switch during use is a normal part of the switch function. NOTE: Running at low speeds under constant usage may cause the drill to become overheated. If this occurs, cool the drill by running it without a load and at full speed. DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR (FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK) See Figure 1, page 10 (P271). See Figure 1, page 11 (P234G). 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 drilling. Position the selector to the right of the switch trigger to reverse the direction. NOTE: The drill 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 installing or removing bits. 5 - English