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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
18 VOLT IMPACT DRIVER
P231
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SOLD SEPARATELY
Your impact driver has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 �n General Safety Rules.................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 �n Specific Safety Rules...................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance WARNING! at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- n Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. protection must be used for appropriate condition
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement SERVICE parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section n Tool service must be performed only by qualified re- of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to fol- pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by low Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces whe
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER n An extension cord should not be used unless WARNING! absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. extension cord must be used, make sure: Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of n Before using battery cha
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Doub
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor......................................................................................................................................................................18 Volt DC Coupler..........................................................................................................................................................................1/4 in. Gear Train ..........................................................................................
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product has been shipped completely assembled. If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are in possible serious personal injury. included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. WARNING: n Do not discard the packing ma
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OPERATION n If both yellow and green LEDs come on, this indi- LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER cates a deeply discharged or defective battery pack. LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF Allow the battery pack to remain in the charger for 15 CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK: to 30 minutes. When the battery pack reaches normal voltage range, the red LED should come on. If the n Red LED on = Fast charging mode. red LED does not come on after 30 minutes, this may n Green LED on = Fully charged and in maintenance
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OPERATION CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figure 3. When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool n Lock switch trigger on the tool by placing the direction down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to of rotation selector in center position. recharge. When the battery pack becomes discharged and n Locate latches on end of battery pack and depress to is hot, this will cause the gr
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OPERATION WARNING: CAUTION: To prevent gear damage, always allow coupler to come Battery tools are always in operating condition. to a complete stop before changing the direction of Therefore, switch should always be locked when not in rotation. use or carrying at your side. To stop, release switch trigger and allow the coupler to come to a complete stop. CAUTION: BUILT-IN COUPLER The metal surface may become hot during use. Avoid See Figure 4. contact with it to avoid possible burn injury
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OPERATION BIT STORAGE See Figure 5. When not in use, bits provided with the tool can be placed in the storage area located at the bottom of the tool handle. DRIVE BIT INSTALLING BITS See Figure 6. n Lock switch trigger on the tool by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. n Slide the coupler forward and hold in position. n Insert bit straight into coupler. n Slide the coupler back slowly and release. REMOVING BITS See Figure 6. BIT STORAGE AREA ADAPTOR n Lock switch tr
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use cause product damage. clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- Always wear safety goggles o
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 VOLT IMPACT DRIVER P231 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers. • MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO. The model numbe
