[. . . ] Check for alignment of moving parts, free running of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service centre unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual. [. . . ] To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. Make sure the latches on battery pack snap in place and battery pack is secured in drill before beginning operation. Model Voltage Chuck Switch No load speed (drill mode): - Lo speed - Hi speed No load speed (impact mode): - Lo speed - Hi speed Max. Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. Locate latches of battery pack and depress to release battery pack from your drill. The tool is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch for driving different types of screws into different materials. We recommend that you use carbide-tipped bits and select impact mode when drilling in hard material such as brick, tile, concrete, etc. VARIABLE SPEED This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher speed and torque with increased trigger pressure. This feature can be used to prevent the possibility of accidental starting when not in use. To lock switch trigger, place the direction of rotation selector (Forward/Reverse Selector) in center position. the direction of rotation is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger. [. . . ] CAUTION To prevent gear damage, always allow chuck to come to a complete stop before changing the speed or the direction of rotation. All Ryobi products are guaranteed against manufacturing defects and defective parts for a period of twenty four (24) months from the date stated on the original invoice drawn up by the retailer and given to the end user. [. . . ]