Ryobi P230 - Manual (Page 6)

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SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to the nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-
ing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt
to use this product until you read thoroughly and
understand completely the operator’s manual. If you
do not understand the warnings and instructions in the
operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi
customer service for assistance.
WARNING:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye
protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor ..................................................................18 Volt DC
Coupler ...................................................................... 1/4 in.
Gear Train ..........................................................One Speed
Switch ..........................................................Variable Speed No Load Speed ...................................0-2400 r/min. (RPM)
Torque ................................................................ 1,200 in.lb.
Blows Per Minute .............................................. 3,500 BPM
KNOW YOUR IMPACT DRIVER
See Figure 1, page 10.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the product and in this operator’s manual
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempt-
ing. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety rules
.
BIT STORAGE
When not in use, bits provided with the impact driver can be
placed in the storage area located on base of the handle.
BLOWS PER MINUTE
This tool features an impact speed of 3,500 Blows Per
Minute (BPM). Blows Per Minute is the number of impacts
per minute.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
The direction of rotation (forward/reverse/center lock)
selector located above the switch trigger will change the
direction of bit rotation.
LED WORKLIGHT
The LED worklight, located under the chuck, illuminates
when the switch trigger is depressed. This provides extra
light for increased visibility.
VARIABLE SPEED
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled
by the amount of switch trigger depression.