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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
18 VOLT CAULK GUN
P310
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SOLD SEPARATELY
Your caulk gun has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s 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.
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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 conditio
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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 Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual
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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 Charger Input ....................................................................................................................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Charge Rate ......................................................................................................
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR CAULK GUN VARIABLE SPEED SELECTOR See Figure 1. The plunger speed can be adjusted with the variable speed Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself selector. This allows you to adjust the material feed rate to with all operating features and safety rules. suit your particular application. CARRIAGE FRAME PUNCTURE TOOL The carriage frame holds a standard 10 oz. tube of caulk. For your convenience, a puncture tool is provided for break- ing the seal on a new t
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OPERATION LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER WARNING: LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK: less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is See Figure 2. sufficient to inflict serious injury. n Red LED on = Fast charging mode. n Green LED on = Fully charged and in maintenance charge WARNING: mode. n Green LED on = When battery pack is inserted into Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side charger, indic
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OPERATION CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK BATTERY PACK If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red P100 LED on charger will come on. NOTE: If the charger does not charge the battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electrical check. n Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided. n Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only. n Connect the c
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OPERATION NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use of the tool causes the batteries to become hot. It does not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to “CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK” for normal recharging of batter- ies. If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electrical check. TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. n Lock the switch trigger by slid
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OPERATION STARTING/STOPPING THE CAULK GUN See Figure 5. Before attempting to start the caulk gun, be sure the switch lock is in the unlocked position. n To turn the caulk gun ON, depress the switch trigger. TO TURN OFF �n To turn the caulk gun OFF, release the switch trigger. LOCK LOCKING THE SWITCH TRIGGER See Figure 5. The switch trigger of the caulk gun can be locked off using TO TURN ON the slide switch located below the switch trigger. n To lock the switch trigger, slide the switch lock u
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OPERATION WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. There- LOW SPEED fore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. APPLYING CAULK See Figures 8 - 10. n �Prepare the surface to be caulked by removing any dust, dirt, or remnants of old caulking. Make sure the area to be caulked is clean and dry. n Set the speed of the caulk gun to match your application needs, using just enough caulk to do the job. Experiment VARIABLE SPEED HI SPEED SELECTOR
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact cause product damage. with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. WARNING: To work properly, the plunger rod of the tool must remain Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 VOLT CAULK GUN P310 • 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 number o
