Ryobi R18GN18 Manual

INTENDED USE

The nailer is intended to be used only by adults who have read and understood the instructions and warnings in this manual, and can be considered responsible for their actions.
The product is intended to drive nails in soft materials such as wood.
This product is not suitable for fixing electric cables.
The product is intended for consumer use only.
Do not use the product for any other purpose. Use of the product for operations different from intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.

NAILER SAFETY WARNINGS

• Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. Careless handling of the nailer can result in unexpected firing of fasteners and personal injury.
• Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby. Unexpected triggering will discharge the fastener causing an injury.
• Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece. If the tool is not in contact with the workpiece, the fastener may be deflected away from your target.
• Disconnect the tool from the power source when the fastener jams in the tool. While removing a jammed fastener, the nailer may be accidentally activated if it is plugged in.
• Use caution while removing a jammed fastener. The mechanism may be under compression and the fastener may be forcefully discharged while attempting to free a jammed condition.
• Do not use this nailer for fastening electrical cables. It is not designed for electric cable installation and may damage the insulation of electric cables thereby causing electric shock or fire hazards.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

• The tool is designed for single-hand use. Do not hold the tool by the front of the magazine. Do not put hands, head, or other parts of your body near the bottom of the magazine where the nail exits the tool, as serious personal injury could be caused.
• Always ensure that the workpiece contact is fully positioned above the workpiece. Positioning the workpiece contact only partially above the workpiece could cause the nail to miss the workpiece completely and result in serious personal injury.
• Do not drive nails near edge of material. The workpiece may split causing the nail to ricochet, injuring you or a coworker. Be aware that the nail may follow the grain of the wood, causing it to protrude unexpectedly from the side of the work material or deflect, possibly causing injury.
• Keep hands and body parts clear of immediate work area. Hold workpiece with clamps when necessary to keep hands and body out of potential harm. Be sure the workpiece is properly secured before pressing the fastener against the material. The workpiece contact may cause the work material to shift unexpectedly.
• Keep face and body parts away from back of the tool cap when working in restricted areas. Sudden recoil can result in impact to the body, especially when nailing into hard or dense material.
• 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.
• Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or with the tool at an overly steep angle as this may cause deflection of fasteners which could cause injury.
• Always check the work area for hidden wiring, gas lines, water lines, etc., before using the product on such work area.
• After using the product in the contact actuation mode, switch it back to the full sequential mode.
• The driving depth of the nail may be adjusted beyond air pressure. It is advisable to test the depth on a scrap workpiece to determine the required depth for the application.
• Only fasteners matching the description in the product specification table can be used with this tool. Using incorrect fasteners may lead to jamming or other malfunctions.
• Always remove the battery before adjusting the depth of drive wheel.
• Do not pull back on the adjustment wheel, the wheel is designed to be rotated.
• Do not press the trigger while adjusting the depth of drive wheel.
• Always select full sequential firing mode before adjusting the depth of drive.
• Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby when adjusting the depth of drive.
• Clamp workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped workpieces can cause severe injury and damage.
• The product will restart automatically if stalled. Switch off the product immediately if it stalls. Do not switch on the product again while it is still stalled, as doing so could trigger a sudden recoil with a high reactive force. Determine why the product stalled and rectify this, paying heed to the safety instructions.
• Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is between 0°C and 40°C.
• Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between 0°C and 40°C.
• The recommended ambient temperature range for the charging system during charging is between 10°C and 38°C.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

• To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
• Ambient temperature range for battery during use is between 0°C and 40°C.
• Ambient temperature range for battery storage is between 0°C and 20°C.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labeling when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that no batteries can come in contact with other batteries or conductive materials while in transport by protecting exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

MAINTENANCE

• The product should never be connected to a power supply when assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the product is not in use. Disconnecting the product from the power supply will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
• When servicing, use only original manufacturer's replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
• Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
• Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
• For greater safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by an authorised service centre.

SYMBOLS

	Safety Alert
	Direct current
	Fastener length
	Fastener diameter
	Please read the instructions carefully before starting the machine.
	Wear eye protection
	Keep hands away
	Flashing LED light indicates low battery or that troubleshooting is needed. Refer to the Troubleshooting section.
	Depth adjustment

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

1. Battery port
2. Handle, insulated gripping surface
3. Air pressure dial
4. Trigger switch
5. LED light button
6. Belt clip screw hole
7. Pusher
8. LED light
9. Jam release
10. Depth of drive adjustment
11. No-mar pad
12. Rear loading magazine
13. No-mar pad
14. Safety contact tip
15. Belt clip
16. Belt clip screw
17. Operator's manual
18. Battery pack
19. Charger

Getting started

Operation

Maintenance

Battery and charger

TROUBLESHOOTING