Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; PERSONAL SAFETY; TOOL USE AND CARE; SERVICE
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES 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...
Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES; OPERATION
4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 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 glas...
Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
5 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 SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: The operation o...
Page 6 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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 satisfies one require-ment for the tool to be actuated. Actuate (tool) To cause movement of the tool component(s) intended to drive a fastener. Actua...
Page 7 - FEATURES
7 FEATURES Fig. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Operating Pressure.................................................................................................................................................50-0 psiAir Inlet ...................................................................................
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; APPLICATIONS
8 UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Do not discard t...
Page 9 - PREPARING THE TOOL FOR USE; CONNECTING THE TOOL TO AN AIR SUPPLY
9 OPERATION Fig. 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 o...
Page 10 - LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS; SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE
0 Fig. 4 AIR HOSE CONNECTOR SWIVEL CONNECTOR Fig. 3 LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS See Figures 3 - 4. 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 cycl...
Page 11 - DRIVE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
LEFT HAND LATCH OPERATION DRIVE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT TO INCREASE DEPTH TO DECREASE DEPTH Fig. 7 HOOK-AND-LOOP AND LOOP TOP RIGHT HAND LATCH Fig. 5 Fig. 6 DRIVE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT See Figure 5. The driving depth of the nail may be adjusted. It is advisable to test the depth on a scrap workpiece to determin...
Page 12 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION; AIR SUPPLY-PRESSURE AND VOLUME
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Frequent, but not excessive, lubrication is required for best performance. Oil 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,...
Page 13 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE; ACCESSORIES
3 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Tool does nothing or operates sluggishly Tool jams frequently Inadequate air supplyInadequate lubricationWorn or damaged O-rings or bumper Verify adequate air supplyLubricate toolInstall Overhaul Kit and replace O-rings Incorrect fastenersDamaged fas...
Page 14 - WARRANTY
4 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 Technolo-gies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Pneumatic Tool Techn...
Page 15 - NOTES
Page 16 - Customer Service Information:; OPERATOR’S MANUAL; PALM NAILER
6 987000-09 08-0-07 (REV:0) 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 -866-539-70 or visit...