Ryobi P203 Operator's Manual
Ryobi P203 Operator's Manual

Ryobi P203 Operator's Manual

18 volt 1/2 in. drill-driver 2-speed

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Your drill-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
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
18 vOLT 1/2 in. DRILL-DRIvER
2-SPEED
P203
ACCEPTS ALL ONE+ BATTERY PACKS
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD
SEPARATELY

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 vOLT 1/2 in. DRILL-DRIvER 2-SPEED P203 ACCEPTS ALL ONE+ BATTERY PACKS BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY Your drill-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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period from the date of the original purchase. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COvERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI power ®...
  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES while operating power tools may result in serious personal WARNING! injury.  Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate serious injury.
  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES  Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the accordance with these instructions and in the manner battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. intended for the particular type of power tool, taking  Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from into account the working conditions and the work the battery, avoid contact.
  • Page 5: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
  • Page 6: Symbols

    If you servicing, use only identical replacement parts. do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Chuck ............1/ in. Keyless No Load Speed ....... 0-440/0-1,600 r/min. (RPM) Motor ..............18 V DC Clutch ..............4 Position Switch ......VSR (Variable Speed Reversible) Torque ..............330 in.lb. two-sPeed gear train (hi-lo) level torque adjustment ring Keyless ChuCK direCtion oF...
  • Page 8: Assembly

    FEATURES KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIvER LEvEL See Figure 1. A level is located on the top of the motor housing to help The safe use of this product requires an understanding of keep the drill bit level during use. the information on the product and in this operator’s manual MAG TRAY (SCREW HOLDER) ™...
  • Page 9: Operation

     Drilling in ceramics, plastics, fiberglass, and laminates  Drilling in metals  Mixing paint This product will accept Ryobi One+ 18 V lithium-ion battery latCh(es) packs and Ryobi One+ 18 V nickel-cadmium battery packs. Both types of battery packs are shown on this page. Following pages will show the lithium-ion 18 V battery pack.
  • Page 10: Variable Speed

    OPERATION SWITCH TRIGGER See Figure 3. direCtion oF rotation seleCtor (Forward/reverse/Center loCK) To turn the drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it OFF, release the switch trigger. reverse vARIABLE SPEED The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure.
  • Page 11 OPERATION TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN (HI-LO) two-sPeed See Figure 5. sPeed gear train (hi-lo) The drill has a two-speed gear train designed for drilling or driving at LO (1) or HI (2) speeds. A slide switch is located on top of the drill to select either LO (1) or HI (2) speed. When using drill in the LO (1) speed range, speed will decrease and unit will have more power and torque.
  • Page 12: Installing Bits

    OPERATION BIT STORAGE See Figure 7. When not in use, bits provided with the drill can be placed in mag tray ™ the storage area located on the top of motor housing. (sCrew holder) MAG TRAY (SCREW HOLDER) ™ See Figure 7. The magnetic tray conveniently stores screws or other small sCrewdriver parts.
  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION DRILLING toP view See Figure 10. A level is located on the top of the motor housing to help keep the drill bit level during use.  Check the direction of rotation selector for the correct setting (forward or reverse). ...
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    BATTERY PACK REMOvAL AND PREPARATION BATTERIES FOR RECYCLING This product will accept Ryobi One+ 18 V lithium-ion battery To preserve natural resources, please packs and Ryobi One+ 18 V nickel-cadmium battery packs. re c yc l e o r di spose of ba tte r i e s Length of service from each charging will depend on the type properly.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CHUCK REMOvAL See Figures 11 - 13. mallet The chuck may be removed and replaced by a new one.  Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation ChuCK jaws selector in center position.  Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
  • Page 16 HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT: To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1-800-55-579. RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 148 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 965 Phone 1-800-55-579 www.ryobitools.com...

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