Specific Safety Rules - RIDGID R138HPA Operator's Manual

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

 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.
 Do not drive fasteners close to the edge of the
workpiece as the wood may split, allowing the
fastener to be deflected possibly causing injury.
AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS
 Do not use oxygen, combustible gases or bottled
gases as a power source for this tool as tool will ex-
plode, possibly causing injury or death.
 Do not use with an air compressor which can po-
tentially exceed 200 psi as tool may burst, possibly
causing injury.
 The air fitting on the tool must not hold pressure when
air supply is disconnected. If an incorrect fitting is used,
the tool can remain charged with air after disconnecting
and thus will be able to drive a fastener even after the air
line is disconnected, possibly causing injury.
 Always disconnect air supply:
• Before making adjustments
• When servicing the tool
• When clearing a jam
• When tool is not in use
• When moving to a different work area, as accidental
actuation may occur, possibly causing injury
LOADING TOOL
 Do not load the tool with fasteners when any one of
the operating controls is activated.
When loading tool:
 Never place a hand or any part of body in fastener
discharge area of tool.
 Never point tool at anyone.
 Do not pull the dual actuation trigger system, as acci-
dental actuation will occur, possibly causing injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
 Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others
who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan
them these instructions also.
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