Maintenance - RIDGID R250SFF Operator's Manual

OPERATION
DEPTH-OF-DRIVE ADJUSTMENT
See Figure 10, page 14.
The depth-of-drive of the nail may be adjusted. It is advis-
able to test the depth on a scrap workpiece to determine
the required depth for the application.
To determine depth-of-drive, first adjust the air pressure
and drive a test nail. To achieve the desired depth, use the
depth-of-drive adjustment on the tool.
 Disconnect the tool from the air supply and remove nails
from the tool.
 Turn the depth selector left or right to change the driving
depth.
 Reconnect the tool to the air supply and reload the tool
with nails.
 Drive a test nail after each adjustment until the desired
depth is set.
REMOVING NAILS FROM THE TOOL
See Figure 11, page 14.
WARNING:
Disconnect the tool from the air supply before
removing nails. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury.
 Disconnect the tool from the air supply and remove nails
from the tool.
 To remove a strip of nails from the tool, hold the finish
nailer by the handle with your right hand, and rest your
left hand underneath the tool with your left thumb on the
pusher.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard
or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
 Depress the inside lever on the pusher to release and
allow the pusher to slowly slide to the front.
NOTE: Always keep fingers clear of nail track of magazine
to prevent injury from unintended release of the pusher.
 Slide the nails toward the back of the magazine and
remove.
CLEARING A JAMMED NAIL
See Figure 12, page 14.
WARNING:
Disconnect the tool from the air supply and remove
nails from the tool before clearing a jammed nail.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury.
If a nail or nail becomes jammed in the tool, disconnect the
air hose and keep the tool pointed away from you while
clearing the jam.
 Disconnect the tool from the air supply and remove nails
from the tool.
 Pull the latch to release and open the jam-clearing
mechanism.
 Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the driving mechanism
and push the driver mechanism back, freeing the nail jam.
 Remove the bent nail.
 Close the jam release and latch.
 Reconnect the tool to the air supply.
 Reinstall nails.
WARNING:
Disconnect the tool from the air supply and
remove fasteners from the tool before performing
maintenance. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury.
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.
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