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 - SYMBOL
6 7 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 avoid seri...
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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Operating Pressure.................................................................................................................................................70-120 psiMagazine Capacity...........................................................
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 - PREPARING THE TOOL FOR USE
10 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 u...
Page 12 - CONNECTING THE TOOL TO AN AIR SUPPLY
12 13 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 5. DANGER: Do not use oxygen, com...
Page 13 - LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS
12 13 OPERATION LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS See Figures 6 - 7. 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 mag...
Page 14 - USING THE SELECTABLE TRIGGER; SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MODE
14 15 OPERATION Fig. 8 Fig. 9 SELECTOR IN POSITION B SELECTOR IN POSITION A TRIGGER TRIGGER LEVER PIVOT PIN (DEPRESS TO ALLOW SELECTOR TO ROTATE) 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; ADJUSTING THE MAGAZINE
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 - REMOVING NAILS FROM THE TOOL
16 17 OPERATION NAIL STOP TAB RELEASE BUTTON Fig. 12 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 NAILS FROM THE TOOL See Figure 12. n Disconnect the tool from the air supply. ...
Page 17 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION; AIR SUPPLY-PRESSURE AND VOLUME
16 17 MAINTENANCE 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 t...
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM; ACCESSORIES
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
20 983000-611 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...