Ryobi P201 - Manual (Page 9)

9 — English
OPERATION
When using drill in the hIgh (2) speed range, speed will
increase and unit will have less power and torque. Use LOW
(1) speed for high power and torque applications and hIgh
(2) speed for fast drilling or driving applications.
MAgNETIc BIT hOLDER
See Figure 6, page 12.
The magnetic bit holder extends the reach of the bit and holds
the bit and screws until you are ready to drive them. Storage
for the bit holder is located on the front of the tool’s base.
INTERNAL SPINDLE LOcK
The internal spindle lock allows the user single-handed
control of chuck adjustments and bit changes. Squeezing
the chuck body stops the chuck jaws from turning. For bit
changes and chuck adjustments, squeeze the chuck body
and turn.
INSTALLINg BITS
See Figure 7 - 8, page 13.

Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation
selector in the center position.
 Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the opening
is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. Also,
raise the front of the drill slightly to keep the bit from falling
out of the chuck jaws.
 Insert the drill bit.
 Tighten the chuck jaws on the drill bit.
WARNINg:
Make sure to insert the drill bit straight into the chuck
jaws. Do not insert the drill bit into the chuck jaws at an
angle then tighten, as shown in figure 8. This could cause
the drill bit to be thrown from the drill, resulting in possible
serious personal injury or damage to the chuck.
 Rotate the chuck clockwise to tighten the chuck jaws
securely on the bit.
NOTE: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the
arrow marked
LOcK to tighten the chuck jaws. Do not
use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.
REMOvINg BITS
See Figure 7, page 13.

Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation
selector in the center position.
 Rotate the chuck sleeve clockwise to open the chuck
jaws.
NOTE: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the arrow
marked
UNLOcK to loosen the chuck jaws. Do not use
a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.
 Remove the drill bit.
INSTALLINg/REMOvINg ThE MAgNETIc BIT
hOLDER
See Figure 9, page 13.

Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation
selector in the center position.
 Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the opening
is slightly larger than the end of the magnetic bit holder.
Also, raise the front of the drill slightly to keep the bit
holder from falling out of the chuck jaws.
 Insert the bit holder.
NOTE: Open the chuck jaws just enough to fully insert
the end of the magnetic bit holder. The body of the bit
holder should rest against the chuck jaws when the jaws
are closed and tightened.
 Tighten the chuck jaws on the bit holder.
 Insert a bit into the open end of the magnetic bit
holder.
 To remove the magnetic bit holder, see Removing
Bits.
QUIcK MODE SELEcTOR
See Figure 10, page 13.
The Quick Mode Selector allows you to quickly switch from
drill mode to drive mode.
In general, drill mode should be used for drilling and other
heavy duty applications. Drive mode should be used for
driving screws.