Ryobi Comprehensive Guide to Operating the P201 Drill

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OPERATION

QUICK MODE SELECTOR

See Figure 12.

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.

SELECTING DRIVE OR DRILL SETTING

See Figure 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)

DRIVE MODE

DRILL MODE

(TORQUE ADJUSTMENT

 

 

NOT ACTIVE)

2

3

 

 

QUICK MODE

 

 

SELECTOR

Fig. 12

 

Fig. 13

1. APPLICATION

2. SPEED

3. MODE

• Lag screws up to 3/8 in. dia. by 1-1/2 in. long

 

DRILL MODE

• Hole saw up to 2 in.

 

(TORQUE ADJUSTMENT

• Spade bits up to 1-1/2 in.

1/LOW

NOT ACTIVE)

• Drill bits up to 1/2 in.

 

 

• Drilling into metal

 

 

• Concrete screws

 

 

• Drill bits up to 1/4 in.

2/HIGH

 

• Deck or wood screws up to 3 in.

 

 

 

• Self tapping screws

 

 

• Deck or wood screws up to 2 in.

1/LOW

DRIVE MODE

• Small screws or delicate work that requires more control

 

 

 

• Deck or wood screws #8 up to 1 in.

2/HIGH

 

• Screws for rough work where speed is more important than

 

precise control

 

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Work Area SafetyElectrical Safety Personal SafetySpecific Safety Rules Battery Tool USE and CareSafety Rules for Charger Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningFeatures Product SpecificationsQuick Mode Selector Torque Adjustment RingKnow Your DRILL-DRIVER BIT StorageUnpacking AssemblyPacking List Charging the Battery Pack Charging a Cool Battery PackOperation ApplicationsTo Install Battery Pack Charging a HOT Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack Reverse Switch Forward Trigger Switch TriggerDrill BIT Grip Tighten Internal Spindle Lock Installing BitsBIT Holder Storage Magnetic BIT INSTALLING/REMOVING the Magnetic BIT Holder Removing BitsSelecting Drive or Drill Setting Application Speed ModeTorque Adjustment Drilling Maintenance General MaintenanceBattery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling BatteriesTo Retighten a Loose Chuck Chuck RemovalMallet Chuck Jaws HEX KEY Screwdriver Page Service Model NO. and Serial no