RIDGID R175RNA User's Manual
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1. SWIVEL CONNECTOR OPERATION ADJUSTING THE OFFSET MAGAZINE See Figures 5 6 The EZ Load feature is designed for quick and easy reloads To prevent jamming always adjust the magazine to the cor rect position for the size nail you are using There is an ad justment indicator inside the magazine to help you choose the right position To adjust the magazine pull up on the spool and rotate it until the nail tray rests in place in the desired position Rotate it counterclockwise to lower the nail tray Turn it clockwise to raise the nail tray Position Nail Size Position 1 3 4 in 7 8 in 1 in Position 2 1 1 4 in Position 3 1 1 2 in 1 3 4 in 13 A il pl ce AN SPOOL POSITION 1 POSITION 2 POSITION 3 a a gt SNY DAZ NAIL TRAY Fig 6 OPERATION LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS See Figures 7 9 A WARNING The tool s driving mechanism may cycle when the tool is first connected to the air supply Always connect the tool to the air supply before loading nails to prevent injury from unintended cycling Always make sure the tool s magazine is empty at the beginning of each work session before connecting to an air supply A WARNING Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others when loading nails Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury A WARNING Use only the nails recommended for use with this tool refer to the F2. Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpreta tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand Read The Operator s Manual operator s manual before using this product Always wear safety goggles safety glasses with side shields or a full Eye Protection face shield when operating this product Always wear other personal protective equipment such as hearing pro tection and a hard hat when needed Keep Hands Away Keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool Eye Ear and Head Protection Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface 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 Y 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 CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage SERVICE
3. not force tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed Do not use tool if trigger does not actuate properly Any tool that cannot be controlled with the trigger is dangerous and must be repaired Check operation of the workpiece contact mechanism frequently Do not use the tool if the workpiece contact mechanism is not working correctly as accidental driving of a fastener may result Do not interfere with the proper operation of the workpiece contact mechanism Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain tools with care Follow maintenance instruc tions Properly maintained tools are easier to control Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools Use only fasteners that are recommended for your model Keep the tool and its handle dry clean and free from oil and grease Always use a clean cloth when clean ing Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any strong solvents to clean your tool Fol lowing this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic SERVICE Tool service must be performed on
4. so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury A WARNING Disconnect the tool from the air supply before leaving the work area moving the tool to another location or handing the tool to another person Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury 10 OPERATION AIR FITTING A WARNING Always wear eye protection Eye protection does not fit all operators in the same way Make sure the eye protection chosen has side shields or provides protection from flying debris both from the front and sides PREPARING THE TOOL FOR USE See Figure 2 Under normal use conditions the tool should be lubricated before connecting the tool to an air supply Add air tool lu bricant into the air fitting on the tool once daily with minimal use or twice a day with heavy use Only a few drops of oil Fig 2 at a time is necessary Too much oil will only collect inside the tool and will be noticeable in the exhaust cycle ADJUSTABLE Before connecting the tool check the air compressor gauge EXHAUST to be sure it is functioning within the proper range of 70 120 psi ADJUSTING THE EXHAUST See Figure 3 The adjustable exhaust on the end cap of the tool allows the operator to direct the exhaust according to operator preference To adjust turn the exhaust cap in the desired direction 11 OPERATION A WARNING Disconnect the tool from the air supply before leavi
5. NOSE OF TOOL NOSEPIECE SCREWS ACCESSORIES To order parts and maintenance kits call 1 866 539 1710 Driver Maintenance Kiba td 079006001111 OverhaulKitis a a id 079006001110 OMAN Wrench Kiba it et Aid tdt 079006001115 A WARNING Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Air leak near the top of the tool or Loose screws Tighten screws in the trigger area Worn or damaged O rings or Install Overhaul Kit seals Air leak near the bottom of the Loose screws Tighten screws tool Worn or damaged O rings or bumper Install Overhaul Kit Tool does nothing or operates Inadequate air supply Verify adequate air supply sluggishly Inadequate lubrication Lubricate the tool Worn or damaged O rings or bumper Install Overhaul Kit Tool jams frequently Incorrect fasteners Verify that fasteners are the correct size Damaged fasteners Replace fasteners Loose magazine or nose screws Tighten screws Dirty magazine Clean magazine Worn or damaged driver Install Driver Maintenance Kit 19 NOTES WARRANTY RIDGID PNEUMATIC TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting warranty service This product is manufactured by O
6. OPERATOR S MANUAL COIL ROOFING NAILER R175RNA RIDGID Your coil roofing nailer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Ah 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 RIDGID product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS INTO UCI iii E A EE ita a cad ci 2 E General Safety Rules oceniali oen ei E di caenceteede cei ata la ia aida 3 E Specific Safety RUSS ai here ar AA eda ea ieee So 4 5 BM Symbols A A A E ET 6 E Glossary Of Term iois iari ara ia A Aida 7 A T E E ON AT 8 9 Mi Assemb ia tteastl a ated eee Oda ee ed aco aie oh dee eet an eet ele date 10 Operation BA ie eet ie edt ee LA A se SLA ee vee 10 17 My MaINTe MAN CS ssa cecces ies fet tetvonsastanctc seen toro a aa tratare toba 18 Ml VACCESSOMES ETTET tab dust Gee cients indi sachs dalla dile auact denene toe toes lidia dolor id 18 E Troubleshooting esisin aaki linea A A 19 MVA Y ai a Aa aida 21 E Customer Service Informati0N ooooncccnnnnnnnnononoccnnnnnnnnnnnnn nen RAR RR RRE n RR RR nn enn eee 22 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and e
7. Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should A WARNING be performed only by a qualified service technician For To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt service we suggest you return the product to your nearest to use this product until you read thoroughly and AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic understand completely the operator s manual ing use only identical replacement parts Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI 287 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Activate operating controls To move an operating control so that it is in a position that allows the tool to be actuated or that satisifes one require ment for the tool to be actuated Actuate tool To cause movement of the tool component s intended to drive a fastener Actuation system The use of a trigger workpiece contact and or other operat ing control separately or in some combination
8. astener Guide The use of any other nails can result in tool malfunction leading to serious injuries A WARNING Never load nails with the workpiece contact or trigger activated Doing so could result in possible serious personal injury Connect the tool to the air supply Depress the feeder cover latch and open the cover Open the magazine cover Slide the coil of nails onto the spool with the nails pointing down Uncoil about 3 in of nails from the coil of roofing nails Insert the first nail into the feeder The first nail should sit in the nose of the tool Position the second nail between the guides The nail heads should lie in the track Close the magazine cover Securely close the feeder cover snapping it into place Be sure that the feeder cover is locked before resuming operation NOTE Take care not to pinch fingers in the spring area of the latch when closing the feeder cover 14 TO OPEN FEEDER COVER LATCH FEEDER COVER Fig 7 A L N t a o SAA EA gt y MW 2AA Z eS H MAGAZINE FEEDER COVER NAIL STRIP Fig 8 NAIL TRACK NJ p AAP LU H m UH A ii HE F AHH Wry VW VY y E GUIDES ads OPERATION USING THE SELECTABLE TRIGGER See Figures 10 11 A WARNING Never wedge or hold back the workpiece contact mechanism during operation of the tool Doing
9. ay split allowing the fas tener to be deflected possibly causing injury SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS E Do not use oxygen combustible gases or bottled gases as a power source for this tool as tool will explode possibly causing injury or death E Do not use with an air compressor which can poten tially exceed 200 P S I as tool may burst possibly causing injury E The connector on the tool must not hold pressure when air supply is disconnected If an incorrect fitting is used the tool can remain charged with air after discon necting and thus will be able to drive a fastener even after the air line is disconnected possibly causing injury E Always disconnect air supply e Before making adjustments e When servicing the tool e When clearing a jam e When tool is not in use e When moving to a different work area as accidental actuation may occur possibly causing injury LOADING TOOL E Do not load the tool with fasteners when any one of the operating controls is activated When loading tool E Never place a hand or any part of body in fastener discharge area of tool E Never point tool at anyone E Do not pull the trigger or depress the workpiece contact as accidental actuation may occur possibly causing injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS E Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also SYMBOLS
10. e environments For example the working area may in clude exposure to noise level which can lead to hearing damage The employer and user must ensure that any necessary hearing protection is provided and used by the operator and others in the work area Some environments will require the use of head protection equipment When required the employer and user must ensure that head protection conforming to ANSI Z89 1 1997 is used Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Keep fingers away from trigger when not driving fasten ers to avoid accidental firing Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask nonskid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions Do not use on a ladder or unstable support Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations TOOL USE AND CARE Do
11. fety rules ADJUSTABLE EXHAUST The exhaust can be adjusted to a variety of positions de pending on operator preference DEPTH OF DRIVE ADJUSTMENT The tool free depth of drive adjustment lets you select pre cise driving depth of the fastener EZ LOAD WITH OFFSET MAGAZINE The EZ Load feature makes reloading quick and easy The offset magazine has three adjustment positions to accept various nail sizes IN HANDLE AIR FILTER The self cleaning in handle air filter helps keep debris out to extend the life of the tool INTERNAL PISTON CATCH The internal piston catch delivers consistent driving power MUFFLER The muffler reduces noise during operation QUICK CONNECT SWIVEL CONNECTOR The quick connect swivel connector helps prevent hose tangles REPLACEABLE NOSEPIECE WITH CARBIDE INSERTS This feature makes maintenance easier to perform and ex tends the life of the tool SELECTABLE TRIGGER The selectable trigger lets the operator choose between Con tact Actuation for higher productivity and Single Sequential Actuation for precise fastener placement SHINGLE GUIDE The nailer has a tool free shingle guide for precise spacing of shingles ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled A WARNING E Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the If any parts are missing do not operate this tool box until the missing parts are replaced Failure to m Make sure that all items listed i
12. ing you or a co worker Be aware that the nail may follow the grain of the wood causing it to protrude un expectedly from the side of the work material E Keep hands and body parts clear of immediate work area Hold workpiece with clamps when necessary to keep hands and body out of potential harm Be sure the workpiece is properly secured before pressing the nailer against the material The workpiece contact may cause the work material to shift unexpectedly E Keep face and body parts away from back of the tool cap when working in restricted areas Sudden recoil can result in impact to the body especially when nailing into hard or dense material E Use the pneumatic tool only for the purpose for which it was designed E Never use this tool in a manner that could cause a fastener to be directed toward anything other than the workpiece E Do not use the tool as a hammer E Always carry the tool by the handle Never carry the tool by the air hose E Do not alter or modify this tool from the original design or function without approval from the manufacturer E Always be aware that misuse and improper handling of this tool can cause injury to yourself and others E Never clamp or tape the trigger or workpiece contact in an actuated position E Never leave a tool unattended with the air hose at tached E Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible warning label E Do not continue to use a tool that leaks air or does n
13. l job Drive a test nail with the air pressure set at 90 95 psi Raise or lower the air pressure to find the lowest setting that will perform the job with consistent results It may be possible to achieve the desired depth with air pressure adjustments alone If finer adjustments are needed use the drive depth adjustment on the tool DRIVE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT See Figure 12 The driving depth of the nail may be adjusted It is advisable to test the depth on a scrap workpiece to determine the required depth for the application To determine depth of drive first adjust the air pressure and drive a test nail To achieve the desired depth use the drive depth adjustment on the tool E Disconnect the tool from the air supply E Turn the depth selector left or right to change the driving depth E Reconnect the tool to the air supply E Drive a test nail after each adjustment until the desired depth is set 16 DEPTH ADJUSTMENT A E AM gt 4 wa TO DECREASE DEPTH TO INCREASE DEPTH Fig 12 OPERATION A WARNING Disconnect the tool from the air supply before adjusting the shingle guide removing nails or clearing a jammed fastener Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury USING THE SHINGLE GUIDE See Figure 13 The shingle guide on the front of the nailer features tool free adjustment It is used to place a shingle the desired distance from
14. ly by qualified re pair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts Follow instructions in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of injury SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES E Know your power tool Read operator s manual care fully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or seri ous injury E Always wear safety glasses with side shields Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses They are NOT safety glasses Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury E Protect your lungs Wear a face or dust mask if the op eration is dusty Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury E Protect your hearing Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury E Make sure the hose is free of obstructions or snags Entangled or snarled hoses can cause loss of balance or footing and may become damaged E Use the tool only for its intended use Do not discharge fasteners into open air E Do not drive fasteners near edge of material The workpiece may split causing the fastener to ricochet injur
15. n the packing list are do so could result in possible serious personal included injury E Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping E Do not discard the packing material until you have care A WARNING fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool Do not attempt to modify this tool or create m If any parts are damaged or missing please call accessories not recommended for use with this 1 866 539 1710 for assistance tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading PACKING LIST to possible serious personal injury Coil Roofing Nailer Carrying Case Oil Hex Key Eye Protection Fastener Guide Operator s Manual OPERATION APPLICATIONS A DANGER You may use this tool for the purposes listed below Do not use oxygen combustible gases or bottled E Asphalt amp Fiberglass Shingles gases as a power source for this tool The tool will m Waterproof Tar Paper explode and cause death or serious injury E E Roofing Felt E Fire Wall Exterior Gypsum Board A WARNING m House Wrap Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you E Cement Board careless Remember that a careless fraction of a E Insulation Board second is sufficient to inflict severe injury m Metal Drip Edges E Siding A WARNING E Vapor Barrier Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with E Upholstery Trim Panels side shields when operating tools Failure to do
16. ne World Technologies Inc The trademark is licensed from RIDGID Inc All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technolo gies Inc attn RIDGID Pneumatic Tool Technical Service at toll free 1 866 539 1710 90 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 90 days after the date of purchase if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID Pneumatic Tool for any reason you may return the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange To receive a replacement tool you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product The replacement tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the 3 YEAR service warranty period WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY This warranty on RIDGID Pneumatic Tools covers all defects in workmanship or materials and normal wear items for three years following the purchase date of the tool Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE To obtain service for this RIDGID tool you must return it freight prepaid or take it in to an authorized service center for RIDGID branded pneumatic tools You may obtain the location of the authorized service center nearest you by calling toll free 1 866 539 1710 or by logging on to the RIDGID website at www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated
17. nect the tool to the air supply E Grip the tool firmly to maintain control E Squeeze and hold the trigger Push the tool against the work surface to depress the workpiece contact and drive a fastener E Allow the tool to recoil away from the work surface as the fastener is driven NOTE In Contact Actuation Mode the tool may also be operated by depressing the workpiece contact against the surface and squeezing the trigger 15 TRIGGER LEVER PIVOT PIN DEPRESS TO ALLOW SELECTOR TO ROTATE SELECTOR SELECTOR IN IN POSITION A POSITION B Fig 10 a EN OWN El y o o AE NNK O t WORKPIECE CONTACT Fig 11 A WARNING During normal use the tool will recoil immediately after driving a fastener This is a normal function of the tool Do not attempt to prevent the recoil by holding the nailer against the work Restriction to the recoil can result in a second fastener being driven from the nailer Grip the handle firmly let the tool do the work and do not place second hand on top of tool or near exhaust at any time Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury OPERATION SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE The amount of air pressure required will depend on the size of the nail and the workpiece material Begin testing the depth of drive by driving a test nail into the same type of workpiece material used for the actua
18. ng an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state One World Technologies Inc Hwy 8 Pickens SC 29671 OPERATOR S MANUAL COIL ROOFING NAILER R175RNA Customer Service Information For parts or service contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit For the location of the authorized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgid com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the magazine cover of the tool Please record the serial number in the space provided below When ordering repair parts always give the following information Model No R175RNA RIDGID Serial No 983000 613 1 05
19. ng the work area moving the tool to another location or handing the tool to another person Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury CONNECTING THE TOOL TO AN AIR SUPPLY See Figure 4 A DANGER Do not use oxygen combustible gases or bottled gases as a power source for this tool The tool will explode and cause death or serious injury This tool is designed to operate on clean dry compressed air at regulated pressures between 70 and 120 psi The correct air pressure is the lowest pressure that will do the job NOTE Air pressure that is higher than 120 psi may damage the tool The tool and air hose must have a hose coupling that allows all pressure to be removed from the tool when the coupling is disconnected A WARNING Always use a coupling that discharges all the compressed air in the tool at the time the fitting or hose coupling is disconnected Using a coupling that does not discharge the compressed air could cause unintended operation and serious personal injury A WARNING Do not climb rigging or scaffolding while carrying a tool that is connected to an air hose Doing so could result in serious personal injury Connect the tool to the air supply with a 1 4 in female quick connector A 3 8 in female quick connector may be used in situations where a 1 4 in supply line is not available For maximum tool performance a 3 8 in supply line and fittings are required 12 AIR HOSE CONNECTOR
20. njoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate GENERAL SAFETY RULES A DANGER READ AND UNDERSTAND TOOL LABELS AND MANUAL Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control PERSONAL SAFETY Eye protection which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection against flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the operator and others in the work area when loading operating or servicing this tool Eye protection is required to guard against flying fasteners and debris which could cause severe eye injury The employer and or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses that provide protection against flying particles both from the front and side Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 Additional safety protection will be required in som
21. old weather lubricant CAUTION Do not store tools in a cold weather environment to prevent frost or ice formation on the tools operating valves and mechanisms that could cause tool failure NOTE Some commercial air line drying liquids are harmful to O rings and seals Do not use these low temperature air dryers without checking compatibility AIR SUPPLY PRESSURE AND VOLUME Air volume is as important as air pressure The air volume supplied to the tool may be inadequate because of under size fittings and hoses or from the effects of dirt and water in the system Restricted air flow will prevent the tool from receiving an adequate volume of air even though the pres sure reading is high The results will be a slow operation misfeeds or reduced driving power Before evaluating tool problems for these symptoms trace the air supply from the tool to the supply source for restrictive connectors low points containing water and anything else that would prevent full volume flow of air to the tool REPLACING THE NOSEPIECE The nosepiece with carbide inserts may be replaced when the inserts are worn E Disconnect the tool from the air supply Loosen the nose screws with the hex key provided Remove the screws Remove the old nosepiece Install the new nosepiece Align the holes in the nosepiece with the holes in the nose of the tool E Replace the nose screws and tighten with the hex key Do not overtighten
22. or sequence to actuate the tool e Single sequential actuation An actuation system in which there is more than one operating control and the operating controls must be activated in a specific sequence to actuate the tool Additional actuation can occur when a specific operat ing control other than a workpiece contact is released and re activated e Contact actuation An actuation system in which there is more than one operating control and the operating controls can be activated in any sequence to actuate the tool Addi tional actuation can occur when any operating control is released and re activated Selective actuation An actuation system that allows discrete selection of two or more of the following actuation systems single sequential actuation full sequential actuation or contact actuation One or more of the selections shall be single sequential actuation or full sequential actuation Air inlet port In an air tool the opening to which the compressed air supply is connected usually by means of a threaded fitting Coil nailer A nailer that drives fasteners from a collated coil of nails The primary application of this tool is production applications Fastener A staple pin brad nail or other fastening device which is designed and manufactured for use in the tools within the scope of this standard Jam An obstruction in the feed or drive areas of the tool Maximum air pressure The maximum allowable pressure of
23. ot function properly OPERATION E Always assume that the tool contains fasteners E Do not carry the tool from place to place holding the trigger Accidental discharge could result E Always handle the tool with care e Respect the tool as a working implement e Never engage in horseplay e Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed toward the work e Keep others a safe distance from the tool while tool is in operation as accidental actuation may occur possibly causing injury E Choice of triggering method is important Check manual for triggering options E Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not E Do not actuate the tool unless you intend to drive a fastener into the workpiece E During normal use the tool will recoil immediately after driving a fastener This is a normal function of the tool Do not attempt to prevent the recoil by holding the nailer against the work Restriction to the recoil can result in a second fastener being driven from the nailer Grip the handle firmly let the tool do the work and do not place second hand on top of tool or near exhaust at any time Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury E Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or with the tool at an overly steep angle as this may cause deflection of fasteners which could cause injury m Do not drive fasteners close to the edge of the workpiece as the wood m
24. reate a hazard or cause product damage A WARNING 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 A WARNING Disconnect the tool from the air supply before performing maintenance Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury LUBRICATION Frequent but not excessive lubrication is required for best performance Oil for pneumatic fastening tools added through the air line connection will lubricate the internal parts Do not use detergent oil or additives as these lubricants will cause accelerated wear to the seals and bumpers in the tool resulting in poor tool performance and frequent tool maintenance COLD WEATHER OPERATION For cold weather operation near and below freezing the moisture in the air line may freeze and prevent tool operation We recommend the use of air tool lubricant or permanent antifreeze ethylene glycol as a c
25. sales receipt The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any part covered under the warranty at our option at no charge to you 21 WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers de fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction failure or defect resulting from misuse abuse neglect alteration modification or repair by other than an authorized service center for RIDGID branded pneumatic tools Consumable accessories provided with the tool such as but not limited to fasteners oil and safety glasses are not covered RIDGID INC AND ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC MAKE NO WARRANTIES REPRESENTATIONS OR PROM ISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF ITS PNEUMATIC TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS To the extent permitted by applicable law all implied war ranties including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE are disclaimed Any implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to three years from the date of purchase One World Technologies Inc and RIDGID Inc are not responsible for direct indirect incidental or conse quential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how lo
26. so could result in possible serious injury This tool is shipped from the factory with a selectable trigger set in the Single Sequential Actuation mode The selectable trigger can also be set for Contact Actuation mode SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MODE Single sequential actuation provides the most accurate fastener placement E Disconnect the tool from the air supply E Depress the trigger lever pivot pin E Rotate the selector to Position A E Release the trigger lever pivot pin A WARNING The nailer will not function properly if the selector is not securely seated in either position A or B Always assure the selector is seated properly to avoid an unexpected fastener discharge and possible serious personal injury Reconnect the tool to the air supply Grip the tool firmly to maintain control Position the nose of the tool onto the work surface Push the tool against the work surface to depress the workpiece contact Squeeze the trigger to drive a fastener Allow the tool to recoil away from the work surface as the fastener is driven CONTACT ACTUATION MODE Contact actuation allows very fast repetitive fastener place ment E Disconnect the tool from the air supply E Depress the trigger lever pivot pin E Rotate the selector to Position B E Release the trigger lever pivot pin NOTE The trigger lever pivot pin is spring loaded and held in position by locking tab to prevent movement during op eration E Recon
27. the compressed air as specified by the manufacturer for operating a tool Operating control A control that separately or as part of an actuation system can cause the actuation of a tool Trigger A tool operating control activated by a tool operator s fin gers Workpiece The intended object into which a fastener is to be driven by a tool Workpiece contact An operating control element or assembly on the tool in tended to be activated by the material to be fastened FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Operating Pressure clara tt A aiii 70 120 psi Magazine CapacitYi cccoootsiisiearinmit cajita p dati reed alii lada 120 nails AATA MP o sara colla E Escasa Rda 05 ft cycle at 100 psi Ali IAS A NN 3 8 in NPT Weighted sound impulse power levels risser niieoe teeter eee eeaa aa ea eaaaaaaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 96 5 dBA Emission sound pressure level cocoa arde do a pl ae ia 84 2 dBA Vibration scada a A ead ie Aid che en eee 3 57 m s WIG ME ict eaches cased a eB ovbused tec deadet papas tedster es olegsvec cha buses E AAAA 5 lb ADJUSTABLE EXHAUST QUICK CONNECT SEEGER SWIVEL CONNECTOR DEPTH OF DRIVE J j f ADJUSTMENT MAGAZINE al REPLACEABLE NOSEPIECE Fig 1 FEATURES KNOW YOUR COIL ROOFING NAILER See Figure 1 Before attempting to use this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and sa
28. the front edge of the previous row of shingles E Disconnect the tool from the air supply E With the nose of the tool pointed away from you depress the buttons on the sides of the spacing selector E Slide the guide to the desired measurement E Release the buttons E Reconnect the tool to the air supply REMOVING NAILS E Disconnect the tool from the air supply E Open the feeder cover and magazine cover see Loading the Tool with Nails E Lift the nail strip from the spool and remove the remaining coil of nails CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER See Figure 14 If a nail or fastener becomes jammed in the tool disconnect the air hose and keep the tool pointed away from you while clearing the jam E Disconnect the tool from the air supply E Open the feeder cover and magazine cover E Remove fasteners from the tool E Insert a 2 Phillips screwdriver into the driving mecha nism Tap the screwdriver gently with a hammer The inserted screwdriver should push the driver mechanism back freeing the nail jam E Remove the bent nail using needle nose pliers if neces sary E Reconnect the tool to the air supply Reload the tool with nails E Close the magazine cover Close the feeder cover se curely 17 SPACING SELECTOR SHINGLE MEASUREMENT GUIDE SCREWDRIVER Fig 14 MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical RIDGID replacement parts Use of any other parts may c
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