Maintenance - Ryobi AirStrike R18ST Original Instructions Manual

Never wedge or hold back the workpiece contact
mechanism during operation of the tool. Doing so could
result in possible serious injury.
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.
Full sequential actuation mode:
This stapler employs full sequential actuation mode.
■ Install the battery. Reactivate tool.
■ Grip the tool firmly to maintain control. Position the
nose of the tool onto the work surface.
■ Push the tool against the work surface to depress the
workpiece contact.
■ Squeeze the trigger to drive a staple.
■ Always remove your finger from the trigger after the
staple has been driven.
■ Both the nosepiece contact and trigger must be
released (reset) before another staple can be fired by
repeating above sequence.
NOTE: Hold trigger until drive cycle is complete.
DRY-FIRE LOCKOUT
When the magazine has 0-5 staples remaining, the dry-fire
lockout feature will not allow continued operation.
To resume operation, reload the tool with staples.
CONSTRUCTION RULER
A construction ruler located along the left side of the
magazine allows the operator to make quick measurements
while working.
LED WORK LIGHTS
See Figure 11.
■ Press LED work light grip switch while firmly holding
tool during normal operation.
DIAGNOSTIC FEEDBACK
The LED work lights provide feedback to indicate whether
the battery pack is charged sufficiently and/or if the tool is
functioning properly.
If work lights are flashing, install a fully charged battery.
If lights continue to flash, see Troubleshooting section for
more information.
REMOVING A JAMMED STAPLE
See Figure 12.
WARNING
Remove the battery pack before removing staples or
clearing a jammed staple. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury.
■ Remove battery pack from the tool.
■ Open magazine and remove staples from the tool.
■ Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the driving
mechanism and push the driver mechanism back,
freeing the jam.
■ Remove the bent staple.
■ Reinsert staples and close the magazine.
■ Reinstall the battery and reactivate the tool.
NOTE: Driving too deeply into the material, excess debris,
or jammed fasteners may lead to a driver blade being stuck
at its bottom position.

MAINTENANCE

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause
product damage.
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.
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack from the product when cleaning or
performing any maintenance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which could result in serious personal
injury.
Safety
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