RIDGID R350FCA Operator's Manual page 12

OPERATION
 Reconnect the tool to the air supply.
 Grip the tool firmly to maintain control. Position the nose
of the tool onto the work surface.
 Push the tool against the work surface to depress the
workpiece contact.
 Pull the trigger to drive a fastener.
 Allow the tool to recoil away from the work surface as the
fastener is driven.
CONTACT ACTUATION MODE
Contact actuation allows very fast repetitive fastener place-
ment.
 Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
 Depress the trigger lever pivot pin.
 Rotate the selector to Position B.
 Release the trigger lever pivot pin.
NOTE: The trigger lever pivot pin is spring loaded and held
in position by locking tab to prevent movement during op-
eration.
 Reconnect the tool to the air supply.
 Grip the tool firmly to maintain control.
 Pull and hold the trigger. Push the tool against the work
surface to depress the workpiece contact and drive a
fastener.
 Allow the tool to recoil away from the work surface as the
fastener is driven.
NOTE: In Contact Actuation mode, the tool may also be
operated by depressing the workpiece contact against the
surface and squeezing the trigger.
WARNING:
During normal use the tool will recoil immediately
after driving a fastener. This is a normal function
of the tool. Do not attempt to prevent the recoil
by holding the nailer against the work. Restriction
to the recoil can result in a second fastener being
driven from the nailer. Grip the handle firmly, let
the tool do the work, and do not place second
hand on top of tool or near exhaust at any time.
Failure to heed this warning can result in serious
personal injury.
SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE
The amount of air pressure required will depend on the size
of the nail and the workpiece material.
Begin testing the depth of drive by driving a test nail into the
same type of workpiece material used for the actual job.
Drive a test nail with the air pressure set at 90-95 psi. Raise
or lower the air pressure to find the lowest setting that will
perform the job with consistent results.
It may be possible to achieve the desired depth with air
pressure adjustments alone. If finer adjustments are needed,
use the drive depth adjustment on the tool.
DRIVE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
See Figure 14, page 19.
The driving depth of the nail may be adjusted. It is advisable
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 drive
depth adjustment on the tool.
 Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
 Turn the depth selector left or right to change the driving
depth.
 Reconnect the tool to the air supply.
 Drive a test nail after each adjustment until the desired
depth is set.
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.
CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER
See Figure 15, page 19.
If a nail or fastener 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.
 Remove fasteners from the tool.
 Insert a #2 Phillips screwdriver into the driving mecha-
nism.
 Tap the screwdriver gently with a hammer. The inserted
screwdriver should push the driver blade back, freeing
the nail jam.
 Remove the bent nail, using needle-nose pliers if neces-
sary.
If needed, the jam-clearing slide can be used to release the
nail. To use the jam-clearing slide:
 Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
 Remove fasteners from the tool.
 Loosen the wing screw by turning it counterclockwise.
 Remove the wing screw, taking care not to lose the small
concave washer.
 Pull back the jam-clearing slide to remove jammed or bent
nails.
 Push the jam-clearing slide back into place, aligning the
holes for the wing screw with the holes in the slide.
 Replace the concave washer as shown.
 Retighten the wing screw, making sure it is secure.
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