OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 VOLT RIGHT ANGLE DRILL P240 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY Your right angle drill 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. Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 �n General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 �n Specific Safety Rules..............................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations. n Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. n Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn into air vents. n Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury. n Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER n An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure: WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 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 plug on charger.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
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.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Chuck .............................................................................................................................................................. 3/8 in. Keyless Motor ......................................................................................................................................................................18 Volt DC Switch..............................................................................................................
FEATURES FORWARD/REVERSE SELECTOR (DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR) KNOW YOUR RIGHT ANGLE DRILL-DRIVER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. Your drill-driver has a forward/reverse selector located above the switch trigger. BIT STORAGE KEYLESS CHUCK When not in use, bits provided with your drill-driver can be placed in the storage area located on the base of the motor housing.
OPERATION CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK WARNING: Battery packs for this tool are shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it until the green LED on the front of the charger comes on. NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged. Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
OPERATION n n n n n TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK NOTE: The green LED will remain on until the battery pack is removed from the charger or charger is disconnected from the power supply. If both yellow and green LEDs come on, this indicates a deeply discharged or defective battery pack. Allow the battery pack to remain in the charger for 15 to 30 minutes. When the battery pack reaches normal voltage range, the red LED should come on.
OPERATION WARNING: WARNING: Do not hold the chuck body with one hand and use the power of the drill to tighten the chuck jaws on the drill bit. The chuck body could slip in your hand or your hand could slip and come in contact with rotating drill bit. This could cause an accident resulting in serious personal injury. Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. SWITCH TRIGGER See Figure 4.
OPERATION INSTALLING BITS See Figures 6 - 7. n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. n Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the opening is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. Also, raise the front of the drill slightly to keep the bit from falling out of the chuck jaws. n Insert the drill bit straight into the chuck the full length of the jaws. n Tighten the chuck jaws on the drill bit.
OPERATION WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. DRILLING See Figure 9. When drilling hard smooth surfaces use a center punch to mark the desired hole location. This will prevent the drill bit from slipping off center as the hole is started.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: MALLET When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. CHUCK JAWS WARNING: KEYLESS CHUCK Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance. HEX KEY Fig.
MAINTENANCE TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING See Figures 11 - 13. The chuck may become loose on the spindle and develop a wobble. Periodically check the chuck screw for tightness. To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly. n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. n Open the chuck jaws. n Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 VOLT RIGHT ANGLE DRILL P240 • 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.
