OPERATION

WARNING:

Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side.

CAUTION:

The metal surface may become hot during use. Avoid contact with it to avoid possible burn injury.

SWITCH TRIGGER

See Figure 4.

To turn the tool ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it OFF, release the switch trigger.

SWITCH LOCK

See Figure 4.

The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF (center) position. This feature can be used to prevent the possibility of accidental starting when not in use. To lock switch trigger,

place the direction of rotation selector in center position.

REVERSIBLE

See Figure 4.

This tool has the feature of being reversible. The direction of rotation is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the tool held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the switch for tightening. The direction is reversed when the selector is to the right of the switch. When the selector

is in center position, the switch trigger is locked.

VARIABLE SPEED

See Figure 4.

This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher speed and torque with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression.

CAUTION:

To prevent gear damage, always allow coupler to come to a complete stop before changing the direction of

rotation.

To stop, release switch trigger and allow the coupler to come to a complete stop.

BUILT-IN COUPLER

See Figure 4.

The tool has a built-in coupler. The coupler has been de- signed to accept 1/4 in. hex bits.

DIE CAST

 

REVERSE

COUPLER

VARIABLE SPEED

 

SWITCH TRIGGER

FORWARD

Fig. 4

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Ryobi P230 manual Reversible, BUILT-IN Coupler