Ryobi P818 User Manual - Page 12

OPERATION WARNING: WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: ALWAYS remove the switch key when the tool is not in use and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power failure, turn the switch OFF ( O ) and remove the key. This action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when power returns. 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, resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: WARNING: Always make sure the workpiece is not in contact with the bit before operating the switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to be kicked back toward the operator and result in serious personal injury. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. WARNING: To prevent the workpiece or the backup material from being torn from your hand while drilling, position them against the left side of the column. If the workpiece or the backup material are not long enough to reach the column, clamp them to the table. Failure to do this could result in personal injury. APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:  Drilling in wood  Drilling in ceramics, plastics, fiberglass, and laminates  Drilling in metals POWER SWITCH See Figure 14, page 20. The drill press is equipped with a power switch that has a built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and others. To turn the drill press on:  With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the switch to turn ON ( l ). To turn the drill press off:  With the switch key inserted into the switch, push the switch down to turn OFF ( O ). To LOCK the drill press:  Place the switch in the OFF ( O ) position.  Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a secure location. SELF-EJECTING CHUCK KEY See Figure 15, page 21. The self-ejecting chuck key ensures the chuck key is removed from the chuck before the drill press is turned on. In order to loosen or tighten the chuck using the chuck key, push the key into the key hole located on the chuck. Rotate the key clockwise to tighten the chuck or counterclockwise to loosen the chuck. WARNING: Use only the self-ejecting chuck key provided. Always remove chuck key. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. TABLE ROTATION See Figure 16, page 21. The table can be rotated out of the way when drilling large objects.  Loosen the table lock handle.  Rotate the table to the desired position.  Retighten the table lock handle. INSTALLING AND REMOVING BITS See Figure 17, page 21. ■ Unplug the drill press.  Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the opening is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use.  Insert drill bit into the chuck the full length of the jaws. 12 - English