Operation, Two-speed gear train, Adjustable torque clutch – Ryobi P206 User Manual

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SCREWDRIVER BIT

SPEED

TWO-SPEED

GEAR TRAIN (HI-LO)

OPERATION

TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN

See Figure 7.
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. When using drill
in the

HI (2) speed range, speed will increase and unit will

have less power and torque. Use

LO (1) speed for high power

and torque applications and

HI (2) speed for fast drilling or

driving applications.

ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH

This product is equipped with an adjustable torque
clutch for driving different types of screws into different ma-
terials. The proper setting depends on the type of material
and the size of screw you are using.

ADJUSTING TORQUE

See Figure 8.
There are twenty-four torque indicator settings located on
the front of the drill.

Rotate adjustment ring to the desired setting.

• 1 - 4

For driving small screws

• 5 - 8

For driving screws into soft material

• 9 - 12 For driving screws into soft and hard

materials

• 13 - 16 For driving screws in hard wood
• 17 - 20 For driving large screws
• 21 -

For heavy drilling

BIT STORAGE

See Figure 9.
When not in use, bits provided with the drill can be placed in
the storage area located on the top of motor housing.

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

TO DECREASE

TORQUE

TO INCREASE

TORQUE

ADJUSTMENT RING

BIT

STORAGE AREA