Operation - RIDGID R250SFF Operator's Manual

OPERATION

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 injury.
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.
WARNING:
Disconnect the tool from the air supply and remove
nails from the tool 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.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purpose listed below:
 Finish and Trim (Interior and exterior)
 Door & Window Casing
 Door Jambs
 Baseboard
 Crown Molding
 Cabinetry
 Cap and Shoe Molding
 Molding
 Staircases
 Door and Window Trim
 Chair Rail
 Brickmold
 Hardwood Flooring
 Paneling
 Furniture
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
This is an oil-free tool, therefore lubrication is not required.
However, the occasional addition of air tool lubrication into
the air fitting on the tool will not adversely affect performance
or harm the tool.
Before connecting the tool, check the air compressor gauge
to be sure it is functioning within the proper range of 70-
120 psi.
NO-MAR PADS
See Figure 1, page 13.
No-mar pads help to prevent marring and denting of the
workpiece. Use the large no-mar pad when working with
softer woods and the small no-mar pad with harder woods
and in tight spaces. These are located in the on-board
storage area; an additional no-mar pad is installed on the
nose of the tool.
WARNING:
Disconnect the tool from the air supply and remove
nails from the tool before removing or replacing the
no-mar pad. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.
The no-mar pad can be removed by pulling it down and
away from the workpiece contact. To replace the no-mar
pad, fit it into place over the workpiece contact and push
up at the back to reseat.
On-board storage for the no-mar pad is located on the
magazine of the tool.
BELT HOOK
See Figure 2, page 13.
The hook will rotate to either side of the tool and can be used
to hang the tool from a belt when the tool is disconnected
and not in use.
CLEAN DRIVE
See Figure 3, page 13.
This nailer is designed with CLEAN DRIVE
help drive nails flush at angles and avoid marks and dents
in material. The small nose helps improve nail placement.
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