Glossary Of Terms - RIDGID R09895 Operator's Manual

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.
Actuation system
The use of a trigger, workpiece contact and/or other
operating control, separately or in some combination or
sequence, to actuate the tool.
• Full sequential actuation
An actuation system in which there is more than one
operating control and the operating controls must be
activated in a specific sequence to actuate the tool.
If the tool has a trigger and a workpiece contact, the
workpiece contact must be activated before the trigger
for the tool to actuate. Additional actuation can occur
only when all operating controls are released and re-
activated in the same sequence.
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor .................................................................. 18 Volt DC
Magazine Capacity .................................................. 60 nails
• Contact actuation
An actuation system in which there is more than one
operating control and the operating controls can be
activated in any sequence to actuate the tool. Addi-
tional actuation can occur when any operating control
is released and re-activated.
Fastener
A staple, pin, brad, nail, or other fastening device which is
designed and manufactured for use with pneumatic tools.
Jam
An obstruction in the feed or drive areas of the tool.
Operating control
A control that separately, or as part of an actuation system,
can cause the actuation of a tool.
Trigger
A tool operating control activated by a tool operator's fingers.
Workpiece
The intended object into which a fastener is to be driven
by a tool.
Workpiece contact
An operating control element or assembly on the tool in-
tended to be activated by the material to be fastened.
Minimum Nail Shank Diameter .............................. 0.113 in.
Maximum Nail Shank Diameter ..............................0.131 in.
Fastener Range ........................................... 2 in. – 3-1/2 in.
7 – English