Assembly; Operation - Ryobi AirStrike R18ST Original Instructions Manual

Construction ruler
A construction ruler located along the left side of the
magazine allows the operator to make quick measurements
while working.
Depth of drive adjustment
The tool-free depth of drive adjustment lets the operator
select precise driving depth of the staple.
Dry-fire lockout
The dry-fire lockout feature keeps the tool from operating
when staples are low in the magazine to prevent missing
staples in the staple pattern and extend tool life.
LED work lights
LED work lights provide light and diagnostic feedback.
Low staple indicator windows
The open windows in the magazine show how many
staples remain in the tool.
No-mar pad
The no-mar pad prevents marring and denting when using
the tool on softer woods.
Workpiece contact
The tool will drive a staple each time the trigger is
depressed, after the workpiece contact is depressed. Both
trigger and nose piece must be released before another
staple can be driven.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
■ Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
Do not use this product if any parts on the Includes List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
■ Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
■ Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
■ If any parts are damaged or missing, please call your
service centre for assistance.
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this product.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
product when assembling parts.
ATTACHING BELT CLIP
See Figure 2.
The belt clip can be installed on the left or right side of the
stapler, depending on operator preference.
■ Align belt clip and screw with right or left side screw
hole.
■ Using a phillips head screwdriver (not included) tighten
securely.

OPERATION

Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
Always remove battery pack from the tool when you
are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning,
or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious personal
injury.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
Safety
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