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RIDGID R250AFA Operator's Manual

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Your angled finish nailer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ANGLED FINISH NAILER
R250AFA
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  • Page 1 When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a RIDGID product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ...2 n General Safety Rules ...3 n Specific Safety Rules... 4-5 n Symbols...6 n Glossary of Terms ...7 n Features... 8-9 n Assembly ...10 n Operation ... 10-16 n Maintenance ...17 n Accessories ...17 n Troubleshooting...18 n Warranty ...19 n Customer Service Information...20 INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES DANGER READ AND UNDERSTAND TOOL LABELS AND MANUAL. Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. n Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 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.
  • Page 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.

  • Page 6: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Read The Operator’s Manual Eye Protection Eye, Ear and Head Protection Keep Hands Away...

  • Page 7: Glossary Of Terms

    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.

  • Page 8: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Operating Pressure...70-120 psi Fastener Type ... 15 gauge finish nails Fastener Range ... 1 in. to 2-1/2 in. Magazine Capacity... 100 nails Air Consumption ... 0.07 ft Air Inlet ...3/8 in. NPT Weighted sound impulse power level...92.9 dBA Emission sound pressure level...80.6 dBA Vibration ...2.48 m/s Weight ...
  • Page 9 FEATURES KNOW YOUR FINISH NAILER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. ADJUSTABLE EXHAUST The exhaust can be adjusted to a variety of positions de- pending on operator preference. ANGLED MAGAZINE The angled magazine allows access to tighter areas, and its rear-loading design offers quick two-step reloading of...

  • Page 10: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY 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.
  • Page 11 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. PREPARING THE TOOL FOR USE See Figure 2.
  • Page 12 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 5.
  • Page 13 OPERATION LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS See Figures 6 - 7. 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.
  • Page 14 OPERATION USING THE SELECTABLE TRIGGER See Figures 8 - 9. WARNING: Never wedge or hold back the workpiece contact mechanism during operation of the tool. Doing so could result in possible serious injury. This tool is shipped from the factory with a selectable trigger set in the Single Sequential Actuation mode.
  • Page 15 OPERATION 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.
  • Page 16 OPERATION CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER See Figure 12. 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 away from you while clearing the jam.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Air leak near the top of the tool or in the trigger area Air leak near the bottom of the tool Tool does nothing or operates sluggishly Tool jams frequently POSSIBLE CAUSE Loose screws Worn or damaged O-rings or seals Loose screws Worn or damaged O-rings or bumper...

  • Page 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 Technical Service at (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.

  • Page 20: Customer Service Information

    R250AFA 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 visit us online at www.ridgid.com.

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