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18 GAUGE FINISH STAPLER OPERATOR’S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: AT161002 To register your RIDGID product, please visit: http://REGISTER.RIDGIDAIR.COM WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Speciÿcations Safety Guidelines Safety Information Key Parts Diagram Glossary of Terms P.10 Assembly Instructions P.10 Operating Instructions P.11 Maintenance P.15 Troubleshooting P.16 Warranty P.17 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Read all instructions and follow them with use of this product. 2 –...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model No. AT161002 Operating Pressure 70-120 psi Fastener Type 18 gauge staples Fastener Range 3/8 in. to 1-1/2 in. Magazine Capacity 105 staples Air Consumption 0.053 ft°/cycle at 100 psi Air Inlet 1/4 in. NPT Weighted sound impulse power leve 105.1 dBA...
SAFETY GUIDELINES Important Safety Information The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in this manual, and the tags and decals afÿxed to the unit are, therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work method, or operating technique that the manufacturer does not speciÿcally recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others.
SAFETY INFORMATION READ AND UNDERSTAND TOOL LABELS AND MANUAL. Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA • Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. •...
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• Check operation of the workpiece contact mechanism frequently. Do not use the tool if the workpiece contact mechanism is not working correctly as accidental driving of a 、 fastener may result. Do not interfere with the proper operation of the workpiece contact mechanism.
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• Do not alter or modify this tool from the original design or function without approval from the manufacturer. • Always be aware that misuse and improper handling of this tool can cause injury to yourself and others. • Never clamp or tape the trigger or workpiece contact in an actuated position. •...
AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS • 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. • Do not use with an air compressor which can potentially exceed 200 psi as tool may burst, possibly causing injury.
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 satisÿes one requirement 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.
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 sufÿcient to inflict severe injury.
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CONNECTING THE TOOL TO AN AIR SUPPLY 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. This tool is designed to operate on clean, dry compressed air at regulated pressures between 70 and 120 psi .
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USING THE SELECTABLE TRIGGER 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.
SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE The amount of air pressure required will depend on the size of the fastener and the workpiece material. Begin testing the depth of drive by driving a test fastener into the same type of workpiece material used for the actual job. Drive a test fastener with the air pressure set at 90-95 psi.
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 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.
b. With the workpiece contact not engaged on the workpiece, point the tool down and away in a safe direction and pull the trigger several times. Hold the trigger in this position for a minimum of 5 seconds. The tool must not actuate. c.
How to Obtain Replacement Parts If you believe the RIDGID® 6 Pneumatic Tools may not be operating as intended, you may contact the Manufacturer at 1 (866) 874-3443 or REGISTER.RIDGIDAIR.COM The Manufacturer’s warranty obligations are conditioned on the owner: (a) notifying by calling the number above during the Warranty Period and providing a description of the alleged failure with corresponding images.
Additional Limitations EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, THE MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
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