Ryobi P201 - Manual (Page 10)

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OPERATION
SELEcTINg DRIvE OR DRILL SETTINg
See Figure 11, page 13.
Using the chart below, select the option that best matches
the type of bit, fastener, and material you will be using.
1. chOOSE YOUR APPLIcATION
2. chOOSE ThE cORREcT SPEED
(1/LOW or 2/hIgh)
3. chOOSE ThE cORREcT MODE
(DRILL or DRIvE)
TORQUE ADJUSTMENT
See Figure 12, page 13.
When using the drill-driver for various driving applications,
it becomes necessary to increase or decrease the torque
in order to help prevent the possibility of damaging screw
heads, threads, workpiece, etc. In general, torque intensity
should correspond to the screw diameter. If the torque is too
high or the screws too small, the screws may be damaged
or broken.
The torque is adjusted by rotating the torque adjustment
ring.
The torque is greater when the torque adjustment ring is
set on a higher setting. The torque is less when the torque
adjustment ring is set on a lower setting.
The proper setting depends on the type of material and the
size of screw you are using.
• Lag screws up to 3/8 in. dia. by 1-1/2 in. long
• Hole saw up to 2 in.
• Spade bits up to 1-1/2 in.
• Drill bits up to 1/2 in.
• Drilling into metal
• Concrete screws
• Drill bits up to 1/4 in.
• Deck or wood screws up to 3 in.
• Self tapping screws
• Deck or wood screws up to 2 in.
• Small screws or delicate work that requires more control
• Deck or wood screws #8 up to 1 in.
• Screws for rough work where speed is more important than
precise control
3. MODE
1/LOW
2/hIgh
1/LOW
2/hIgh
DRILL MODE
(TORQUE ADJUSTMENT
NOT AcTIvE)
DRIvE MODE
1. APPLIcATION 2. SPEED
MAg TRAY ™
See Figure 13, page 13.
The Mag Tray
™ conveniently stores screws or other small
parts.
BIT STORAgE
See Figure 14, page 13.
When not in use, bits provided with the drill can be placed
in the storage areas located on the base of the drill.
DRILLINg
See Figure 15, page 13.

Check the direction of rotation selector for the correct
setting (forward or reverse).
 Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps
to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates.
 Hold the drill firmly and place the bit at the point to be
drilled.
 Depress the switch trigger to start the drill.
 Move the drill bit into the workpiece, applying only enough
pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force the drill or
apply side pressure to elongate a hole. Let the tool do
the work.