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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
18 VOLT CORDLESS
NAILER/STAPLER
P300
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SOLD SEPARATELY
Your nailer/stapler 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 �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. n Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Failure 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 conditions.
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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 SPECIFICATIONS Motor......................................................................................................................................................................18 Volt DC Switch........................................................................................................................................................Single Shot Trigger Staple Speed........................................................................................................
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR CORDLESS NAILER/STAPLER SAFETY INTERLOCK See Figure 1. The safety interlock prevents the nailer/stapler from turning Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself on accidentally. Push the activation foot of the nailer/ with all operating features and safety rules. stapler down flush to the workpiece to disengage the safety interlock. SWITCH TRIGGER DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB The switch trigger is conveniently located under the handle. Pulling the switch trigger wi
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OPERATION NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they WARNING: are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged. Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK sufficient to inflict serious injury. If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red LED on charger will come on. WARNING: NOTE: If the charger does not charge
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OPERATION CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK P110 CHARGER When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to GREEN LED recharge. When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot, this will cause the green LED to come on instead of the red LED. After 30 minutes, reinsert the battery pack in the charger. If the green LED continues to remain on, return battery pack to y
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OPERATION LOADING THE TOOL WITH STAPLES See Figures 5 and 6. n Remove battery pack from the tool. n Hold tool upside down; squeeze latch and slide base open. n Place staples in channel, legs facing upward and close base. n Make sure the latch is securely locked in place. n Reattach battery pack to tool. LATCH LOADING THE TOOL WITH BRADS See Figures 5 and 7. n Remove battery pack from the tool. n Hold tool upside down; squeeze latch and slide base Fig. 5 open. n Place brads in the center of th
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OPERATION SETTING DEPTH See Figure 8. INCREASE DECREASE FORCE FORCE n Rotate the depth adjustment knob clockwise to use more force for nailing or stapling. n Rotate depth adjustment knob counter clockwise to use less force for nailing or stapling. n Test on a scrap piece of the same material you are using to achieve the desired results. NOTE: Harder materials will require more force to nail or staple. NAILING OR STAPLING See Figure 9. n Hold handle firmly with magazine flat to workpiece F
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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: Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 VOLT CORDLESS NAILER/STAPLER P300 • 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 m
