Ryobi P230 - Manual (Page 7)

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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.

Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
1/4 in. Impact Driver
Standard Bit (1)
Adaptor Bit (1)
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so
could result in possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories
not recommended for use with this tool. Any such altera-
tion or modification is misuse and could result in a hazard-
ous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
tool when assembling parts.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could re-
sult in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in
possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of at-
tachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purposes:

Driving long deck screws while building a deck
 Driving carriage bolts into deck posts
 Driving Tapcon ® screws into block walls and concrete
 Driving screws into metal studs
This product will accept Ryobi One+ 18 V lithium-ion
battery packs and Ryobi One+ 18 V nickel-cadmium battery
packs.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
Manual for your Ryobi One+ battery pack and charger
models.
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
Ryobi lithium-ion batteries are designed with features that
protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize battery life.
If the tool stops during use, release the trigger to reset and
resume operation. If the tool still does not work, the battery
needs to be recharged.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 10.

Lock switch trigger on the tool by placing the direction
of rotation selector in center position.
 Place battery pack in the tool. Align raised rib inside tool
with groove on battery pack.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and battery pack is secured in tool before
beginning operation.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your 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.