Operation - Ryobi P232 Operator's Manual

NOTE: You might hear a whistling or ringing noise from the
switch during use. Do not be concerned; this is a normal
part of the switch function.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
See Figure 3.
The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by
a selector located above the switch trigger. With the impact
driver held in normal operating position, the direction of
rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the switch
trigger for forward rotation. The direction is reversed when
the selector is to the right of the switch trigger.
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.
INSTALLING BITS
See Figure 4.
 Lock switch trigger on the tool by placing the direction
of rotation selector in center position.
 Slide the coupler forward and hold in position.
 Insert bit straight into coupler.
 Slide the coupler back slowly and release.
REMOVING BITS
See Figure 4.
 Lock switch trigger or the drill by placing the direction of
rotation selector in center position.
 Slide the coupler forward and hold in position.
 Pull bit straight out of coupler.
WARNING:
Make sure the bit is secured in the coupler before using
the impact driver. Failure to do so could cause serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not drive a screw where there is likely to be hidden
wiring behind the surface. Contact with a "live" wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock
the operator. If you must drive a screw where hidden wire
may be present, always hold tool by insulated gripping
surfaces (handle) when performing the operation to
prevent a shock to the operator, as seen in figure 5.

OPERATION

ADAPTOR BIT
CAUTION:
The impact driver is not designed to be used as a drill.
DRIVING OR REMOVING SCREWS
See Figures 5 - 6.
 Place the direction of rotation selector in the correct
position for the operation.
 Hold the impact driver with one hand.
 Place the bit on the screw head and slowly depress the
switch trigger. Start the bit slowly for more control.
 As the screw is driven, impacting will begin.
9 — English
COUPLER
CORRECT OPERATION
(SINGLE-HANDED
USE ONLY)
INCORRECT
OPERATION
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6