RIDGID R150FSE Operator's Manual page 10

OPERATION
WARNING:
Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and
others when loading staples. Failure to do so could
result in possible serious personal injury.
 Drop a strip of staples into the magazine. Be sure to insert
the staples crown first so that the open end points away
from the magazine.
 Push the magazine cover closed until it securely snaps
into place.
WARNING:
Use only the staples recommended for use with
this tool (refer to the Fastener Guide). The use of
any other staples can result in tool malfunction,
leading to serious injuries.
WARNING:
Never load staples with the workpiece contact or
trigger activated. Doing so could result in possible
serious personal injury.
USING THE SELECTABLE TRIGGER
See Figures 7 - 9, page 15.
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. The selectable
trigger can also be set for Contact Actuation mode.
SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MODE
Single sequential actuation provides the most accurate
fastener placement.
 Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
 Depress the actuation mode selector.
 Rotate the selector to Position ( ).
 Release the actuation mode selector.
WARNING:
The nailer will not function properly if the selector
is not securely seated in either position ( ) or
( ). Always assure the selector is seated properly
to avoid an unexpected fastener discharge and
possible serious personal injury.
 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.
 Squeeze the trigger to drive a fastener.
 Allow the tool to recoil away from the work surface as the
fastener is driven.
 Always remove your finger from the trigger when the
desired number of staples has been driven.
CONTACT ACTUATION MODE
Contact actuation allows very fast repetitive fastener place-
ment.
 Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
 Depress the actuation mode selector.
 Rotate the selector to Position (
 Release the actuation mode selector.
NOTE: The actuation mode selector is spring loaded and
held in position by locking tab to prevent movement during
operation.
 Reconnect the tool to the air supply.
 Grip the tool firmly to maintain control.
 Squeeze 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.
 Always remove your finger from the trigger when the
desired number of staples has been 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 tool against the work. Restriction to the
recoil can result in a second fastener being driven
from the tool. 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.
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