Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; DANGER; PERSONAL SAFETY; TOOL USE AND CARE; SERVICE
2 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 n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. n Do not operate power tools i...
Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES; OPERATION
4 5 n 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. n Always wear safety glasses with side shields...
Page 5 - AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS; LOADING TOOL; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS n �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. n Do not use with an air compressor which can poten-tially exceed 200 P.S.I. as tool may burst, possib...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS; SYMBOL
6 7 SYMBOLS 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: To av...
Page 7 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS
6 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 require-ment for the tool to be actuated. Actuate (tool) To cause movement of the tool component(s) intended to drive a fastener. Act...
Page 8 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
8 9 NO-MAR PAD FEATURES Fig. 1 SIDE-LOADING MAGAZINE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Operating Pressure.................................................................................................................................................70-120 psiFastener Type ........................................
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; APPLICATIONS
10 11 UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. n Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not dis...
Page 11 - ADJUSTING THE EXHAUST
10 11 Fig. 2 OPERATION 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. NO-MAR PAD See Figure 2. The no-mar pad attached to the...
Page 12 - CONNECTING THE TOOL TO AN AIR SUPPLY
12 13 OPERATION 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 SUPPLY See Figure 4. DANGER: Do not use o...
Page 13 - LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS
12 13 LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS See Figure 5. n Connect the tool to the air supply. 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 m...
Page 14 - USING THE SELECTABLE TRIGGER; SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MODE
14 15 OPERATION Fig. 6 Fig. 7 SELECTOR IN POSITION B SELECTOR IN POSITION A TRIGGER LEVER PIVOT PIN (DEPRESS TO ALLOW SELECTOR TO ROTATE) TRIGGER WORKPIECE CONTACT WARNING: D u r i n g n o r m a l u s e t h e t o o l w i l l re c o i l immediately after driving a fastener. This is a normal function ...
Page 15 - SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE; REMOVING NAILS FROM THE TOOL
14 15 OPERATION DRY-FIRE LOCKOUT When the magazine is almost empty of nails, the dry-fire lockout feature will not allow continued operation. To resume operation, reload the tool with nails. SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE The amount of air pressure required will depend on the size of the nail and the work...
Page 16 - CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER
16 17 OPERATION CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER See Figure 10. 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 ...
Page 17 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION; AIR SUPPLY-PRESSURE AND VOLUME; ACCESSORIES
16 17 MAINTENANCE 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. COLD WEATHER OPERATION For cold weather operati...
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM
18 19 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...
Page 19 - WARRANTY
18 19 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 T...
Page 20 - Customer Service Information:; OPERATOR’S MANUAL; BRAD NAILER
20 983000-615 3-30-06 (REV:01) 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...