OPERATION
Drive a test staple after each adjustment until the desired
depth is set.
WARNING:
Disconnect the tool from the air supply before
removing nails or clearing a jammed fastener.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury.
REMOVING STAPLES fROM ThE TOOL
See Figure 9, page 17.
Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
WARNING:
Disconnect the tool from the air supply before
removing staples. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury.
While holding the tool upside down, depress the latch
located at the rear of the magazine and slide the magazine
open.
Rotate the tool to the normal operating position, allowing
the staple strip to drop out of the magazine.
MAINTENANcE
WARNING:
When servicing use only identical RIDGID
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields during tool maintenance or when
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a
dust mask.
WARNING:
Disconnect the tool from the air supply before
performing maintenance. Failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury.
cLEARING A JAMMED fASTENER
See Figure 10, page 17.
WARNING:
Disconnect the tool from the air supply before
clearing a jammed fastener. Failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury.
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.
Open the magazine and remove the fasteners from the
tool.
Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the driving mechanism
and push the driver mechanism back, freeing the fastener
jam.
Remove the bent fastener.
Reconnect the tool to the air supply.
Reinsert fasteners and close the magazine.
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.
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
The cylinder, o-ring, and piston ring in this tool are lubricated
with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life
of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no
further lubrication is required.
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