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Page 3 - DANGER; PERSONAL SAFETY; GENERAL SAFETY RULES; TOOL USE AND CARE; SERVICE

3 DANGER READ AND UNDERSTAND TOOL LABELS AND MANUAL. Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWORK AREA  Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.  Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres...

Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES; OPERATION

4  Know your pneumatic tool. Read operator’s manual carefully. 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 serious injury.  Always wear safety glasses with side shields....

Page 5 - AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS; LOADING TOOL; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  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 n...

Page 6 - SYMBOL

6 SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SER VICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: To avoid serious...

Page 7 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS

7 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 requirement for the tool to be actuated. Actuate (tool) To cause movement of the tool component(s) intended to drive a fastener. Actuat...

Page 8 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

8 FEATURES Fig. 1 MAGAZINE QUICK-CONNECT SWIVEL CONNECTOR SHINGLE GUIDE DEPTH OF DRIVE ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTABLE EXHAUST SELECTABLE TRIGGER REPLACEABLE NOSEPIECE WORKPIECE CONTACT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Operating Pressure............................................. 70-120 psiMagazine Capacity ............

Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; APPLICATIONS

10 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. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe...

Page 11 - PREPARING THE TOOL FOR USE

11 OPERATION Fig. 2 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 ...

Page 12 - CONNECTING THE TOOL TO AN AIR SUPPLY

12 SWIVEL CONNECTOR Fig. 4 OPERATION AIR HOSE CONNECTOR 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. CONNECTING THE TOOL TO AN AIR S...

Page 13 - ADJUSTING THE OFFSET MAGAZINE

13 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 correct position for the size nail you are using. There is an adjustment indicator inside the magazine to help you choose t...

Page 14 - LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS

14 LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS See Figures 7 - 9. 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 empt...

Page 15 - USING THE SELECTABLE TRIGGER; SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MODE

15 USING THE SELECTABLE TRIGGER See Figures 10 - 11. WARNING: Never wedge or hold back the workpiece contact mechanism during operation of the tool. Doing so could result in possible serious injury. This tool is shipped from the factory with a selectable trigger set in the Single Sequential Actuatio...

Page 16 - SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE

16 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 actual job. Drive a test nail with the air pressure ...

Page 17 - USING THE SHINGLE GUIDE; CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER

17 OPERATION Fig. 13 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 featu...

Page 18 - MAINTENANCE; AIR SUPPLY-PRESSURE AND VOLUME; GENERAL MAINTENANCE

18 MAINTENANCE 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 inadequ...

Page 19 - REQUIRED DAILY CHECKLIST

19 SELECTOR IN POSITION A REQUIRED DAILY CHECKLIST See Figures 16 - 17.  Disconnect the air supply from the tool and remove all fasteners.  Check all screws, nuts, bolts, and pins on the tool. If any of these are loose, they must be tightened with the appropriate size wrench.  Press the workpiece...

Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM; ACCESSORIES

20 TROUBLESHOOTING Air leak near the top of the tool or in the trigger area PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Loose screwsWorn or damaged O-rings or seals Tool does nothing or operates sluggishly Tool jams frequently Tighten screwsInstall Overhaul Kit Inadequate air supplyInadequate lubricationWorn or...

Page 21 - WARRANTY

21 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting warranty service. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Pneumatic Tool Techn...

Page 22 - Customer Service Information:; OPERATOR’S MANUAL; ROOFING COIL NAILER

22 987000-028 2-27-07 (REV:00) 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 v...