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RIDGID R138BNA Operator's Manual

18 gauge brad nailer
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Your brad nailer 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
18 GAUGE BRAD NAILER
R138BNA


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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. ®...

  • 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 ................................7-8  Accessories ..................................9  Troubleshooting ................................9  Warranty ..................................  Customer Service Information ...........................Back page...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES  Keep fingers away from trigger when not driving fasten- DANGER: ers to avoid accidental firing. READ AND UNDERSTAND TOOL LABELS AND  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance MANUAL. Failure to follow warnings could result at all times.

  • 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. Fol-  Do not carry the tool from place to place holding the lowing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, trigger.
  • Page 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  Always disconnect air supply:  During normal use the tool will recoil immediately 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 servic- understand completely the operator’s manual. ing, use only identical replacement parts. If you do not understand the warnings and 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) Fastener To move an operating control so that it is in a position A staple, pin, brad, nail, or other fastening device which is that allows the tool to be actuated or that satisfies one designed and manufactured for use in the tools within the requirement for the tool to be actuated.

  • Page 8: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Air Inlet .............. /4 in. NPT Operating Pressure ..........70-0 psi Weighted sound impulse power level ....86.9 dBA Fastener Type ........8 gauge brad nails Emission sound pressure level ......73.9 dBA Fastener Range ........5/8 in. to -3/8 in. Vibration ...............

  • Page 9: Assembly

    FEATURES KNOW YOUR BRAD NAILER JAM RELEASE See Figure 1. A tool-free jam release is provided for ease in clearing infrequent jams. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as NO-MAR PAD well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION APPLICATIONS DANGER: You may use this tool for the purposes listed below: Do not use oxygen, combustible gases or bottled  Finish and Trim (interior and exterior) gases as a power source for this tool. The tool will  Decorative Trim explode and cause death or serious injury.
  • Page 11 OPERATION NO-MAR PAD See Figure 2. 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.
  • Page 12 OPERATION sWiVel ConneCTor WARNING: Disconnect the tool from the air supply before leaving the work area, moving the tool to another location, or handing the tool to another person. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. air Hose ConneCTor CONNECTING THE TOOL TO AN AIR SUPPLY See Figure 4.
  • Page 13 OPERATION LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS See Figure 5.  Connect the tool to the air supply. WARNING: laTCH The tool’s driving mechanism may cycle when the tool is first connected to the air supply. Always connect the tool to the air supply before loading nails to prevent injury from unintended cycling.
  • Page 14 OPERATION USING THE SELECTABLE TRIGGER Trigger leVer piVoT pin (depress To alloW See Figures 6 - 7. seleCTor To roTaTe) 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.
  • Page 15 OPERATION SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE inCrease The amount of air pressure required will depend on the size depTH deCrease of the nail and the workpiece material. depTH Begin testing the depth of drive by driving a test nail into the same type of workpiece material used for the actual job.
  • Page 16 OPERATION CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER See Figure 10. WARNING: Disconnect the tool from the air supply before clearing a jammed fastener. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. If a nail or fastener becomes jammed in the tool, disconnect the air hose and keep the tool pointed away from you while clearing the jam.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    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 MAINTENANCE REqUIRED DAILY CHECKLIST See Figures 11 - 12.  Disconnect the air supply from the tool and remove all fasteners.  Check all screws, nuts, bolts, and pins on the tool. If any of these are loose, they must be tightened with the ap- propriate size wrench.

  • Page 19: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES To order parts and maintenance kits, call -866-539-70. Overhaul Maintenance Kit ..........................079000070 Driver Maintenance Kit .............................079000070 Driver Assembly Kit ............................0790000703 Trigger Assembly Kit ............................0790000085 Wrench Kit ................................0790000099 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.
  • Page 20 NOTES...

  • Page 21: Warranty

    This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All war- malfunction, failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse, ranty communications should be directed to One World neglect, alteration, modification or repair by other than an Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Pneumatic Tool Technical...

  • Page 22: Customer Service Information

    R138BNA 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.

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