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Your headless pinner 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.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
HEADLESS PINNER
R138HPA
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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. ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.................................. General Safety Rules ...............................3 Specific Safety Rules ..............................4-5 Symbols ...................................6 Glossary of Terms ................................7 Features ..................................8-9 Assembly ..................................9 Operation ................................. 0-6 Maintenance ..................................7 Accessories ...................................8 Troubleshooting ................................8 Warranty ..................................9 Customer Service Information ......................... -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance DANGER: at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations. READ AND UNDERSTAND TOOL LABELS AND MANUAL. Failure to follow warnings could result Use safety equipment. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES OPERATION Know your pneumatic tool. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Do not carry the tool from place to place holding either Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, trigger. -
Page 5: Specific Safety Rules
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES During normal use the tool will recoil immediately Always disconnect air supply: after driving a fastener. This is a normal function of • Before making adjustments the tool. Do not attempt to prevent the recoil by holding •... -
Page 6: Symbols
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When If you do not understand the warnings and servicing, use only identical replacement parts. instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call RIDGID customer service for ® assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. -
Page 7: Glossary Of Terms
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Activate (operating controls) To move an operating control so that it is in a position An obstruction in the feed or drive areas of the tool. that allows the tool to be actuated or that satisfies one Maximum air pressure requirement for the tool to be actuated. -
Page 8: Features
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Operating Pressure..........70-00 psi Air Inlet .............. /4 in. NPT Magazine Capacity ........30 Fasteners Weighted sound impulse power level ....86.9 dBA Fastener size range ........5/8 in. - -3/8 in. Emission sound pressure level ......73.9 dBA Fastener gauge type ...... 3 gauge headless pins Vibration ............... -
Page 9: Assembly
FEATURES INTERNAL PISTON CATCH KNOW YOUR HEADLESS PINNER See Figure 1. The internal piston catch delivers consistent driving power. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of MUFFLER the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as The muffler reduces noise during operation. -
Page 10: Operation
OPERATION WARNING: DANGER: Always wear eye protection. Eye protection does Do not use oxygen, combustible gases, or bottled not fit all operators in the same way. Make sure the gases as a power source for this tool. The tool will eye protection chosen has side shields or provides explode and cause death or serious injury. - Page 11 OPERATION PREPARING THE TOOL FOR USE QUICK CONNECT SWIVEL CONNECTOR See Figure 2. Under normal use conditions, the tool should be lubricated before connecting the tool to an air supply. Add air tool oil into the quick connect swivel connector once daily with minimal use, or twice a day with heavy use.
- Page 12 OPERATION WARNING: Disconnect the tool from the air supply before leaving the work area, moving the tool to another QUICK CONNECT SWIVEL location, or handing the tool to another person. CONNECTOR Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
- Page 13 OPERATION SECONdARY WARNING: PRIMARY TRIGGER The headless pinner is capable of driving a fastener TRIGGER without making contact with a workpiece. Always point the tool away from yourself or others and always direct the fastener toward the work surface before pulling the trigger. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
- Page 14 OPERATION DRIVING A FASTENER See Figures 8 - 9. WARNING: Never wedge or hold back the secondary trigger during operation of the tool. Doing so could result in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not pull the dual actuation trigger system unless the nose of the pinner is pressed against the work surface.
- Page 15 OPERATION 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 FRONT into the same type of workpiece material used for the actual PLATE job.
- Page 16 OPERATION WARNING: Disconnect the tool from the air supply before removing fasteners or clearing a jammed fastener. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. SCREWdRIVER CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER BOLTS See Figure 11. If a fastener becomes jammed in the tool, disconnect the air hose and keep the tool pointed away from you while clearing the jam.
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Page 17: Maintenance
COLD WEATHER OPERATION WARNING: For cold weather operation, near and below freezing, the When servicing use only identical RIDGID moisture in the air line may freeze and prevent tool operation. replacement parts. Use of any other parts may We recommend the use of air tool lubricant or permanent create a hazard or cause product damage. -
Page 18: Accessories
ACCESSORIES To order parts and maintenance kits, call -866-539-70. Driver Maintenance Kit ............................0790800064 Overhaul Kit ..............................0790800063 Oil and Wrench Kit............................079080006 WARNING: Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. -
Page 19: Warranty
This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers de- Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any communications should be directed to One World Technolo- malfunction, failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse, gies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Pneumatic Tool Technical Service at... -
Page 20: Customer Service Information
R138HPA 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 -866-539-70 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com.