RIDGID R138HPA Operator's Manual page 11

OPERATION
PREPARING THE TOOL FOR USE
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. Only a few drops
of oil at a time is necessary. Too much oil will only collect
inside the tool and will be noticeable in the exhaust cycle.
Before connecting the tool, check the air compressor
gauge to be sure it is functioning within the proper range of
70-00 psi.
CHANGING THE BELT HOOK POSITION
See Figure 3.
The belt hook can be positioned on either the left or right
side of the tool, depending on operator preference.
To change the belt hook position:
 Using a 3 mm hex key, remove the screws that attach the
belt hook to the tool.
 Switch the belt hook to the opposite side.
 Make sure the deflector plate remains attached to the
tool before securing the belt hook into position.
 Reinsert the screws in the holes and tighten the screws
securely.
NO-MAR PAD
See Figure 4.
The no-mar pad attached to the nose of the tool helps
prevent marring and denting when working with softer
woods.
WARNING:
Disconnect the tool from the air supply before
removing or replacing the no-mar pad. Failure to
do so could result in serious personal injury.
The no-mar pad for the headless pinner can be removed by
pulling it away from the nose of the tool. To replace the pad,
fit it into place over the nose.
ON-BOARD STORAGE
See Figure 4.
On-board storage for the no-mar pad is located on the body
of the tool. Hex key storage is located in the same area.
NO-MAR
NO-MAR PAd
STORAGE

QUICK CONNECT
SWIVEL CONNECTOR
dEFLECTOR
PLATE
BELT HOOK
SCREW(S)
HEX KEY
STORAGE
PAd
Fig. 
Fig. 3
Fig. 4