Operation – Ryobi P201 User Manual

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OPERATION

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.

CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK

If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red
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.
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Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided.

Make sure the power supply is normal household

voltage,

120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only.

Connect the charger to the power supply.

Place the battery pack in the charger aligning raised rib

on the battery pack with the groove in the charger. See
Figures 2 - 3.

Press down on the battery pack to be sure contacts on

the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the

charger.

Normally the red LED on charger will come on. This

indicates the charger is in fast charging mode.

Red LED should remain on for approximately 1 hour

then the green LED will come on. Green LED on

indicates battery pack is fully charged and charger is

in maintenance charge mode.

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 indi-

cates 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. If the

red LED does not come on after 30 minutes, this may

indicate a defective battery pack and should be

replaced.

After normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging time

is required to fully recharge battery pack.

The battery pack will become slightly warm to the

touch while charging. This is normal and does not

indicate a problem.

Do not place the charger and battery pack in an area of

extreme heat or cold. They will work best at normal room

temperature.

NOTE: The charger and battery pack should be placed

in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F

but less than 100°F.

When batteries become fully charged, unplug the

charger from power supply and remove the battery

pack.

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could re-
sult in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in
possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of at-
tachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
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Drilling in wood

Drilling in ceramics, plastics, fiberglass, and laminates

Drilling in metals

Mixing paint

CAUTION:

If at any point during the charging process none of the
LEDs are lit, remove the battery pack from the charger
to avoid damaging the product. DO NOT insert another
battery. Return the charger and battery to your nearest
service center for service or replacement.

LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER
LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF
CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:

Red LED on = Fast charging mode.

Green LED on = Fully charged and in maintenance charge

mode.

Green LED on = When battery pack is inserted into

charger, indicates hot battery pack or that battery pack

is out of normal temperature range.

Yellow and Green LEDs on = Deeply discharged or

defective battery pack.

No LED on = Defective charger or battery pack.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Battery packs for this tool are shipped in a low charge con-
dition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should
charge it until the green LED on the front of the charger
comes on.