RIDGID R350RHA manual Removing Nails from the Tool, Clearing a Jammed Fastener

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OPERATION

WARNING:

Disconnect the tool from the air supply before removing nails or clearing a jammed fastener. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

REMOVING NAILS FROM THE TOOL

See Figure 12.

nDisconnect the tool from the air supply.

nToremove a strip of nails from the tool, press the release button on the pusher. When released, the pusher will slide forward.

NOTE: Always keep fingers clear of nail track of magazine to prevent injury from unintended release of the pusher.

nPress down on the nail stop tab near the end of the magazine and slide the nails over the tab.

nRemove the nail strip from the tool.

CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER

See Figure 13.

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.

nDisconnect the tool from the air supply.

nRemove fasteners from the tool.

nInsert a #2 Phillips screwdriver into the driving mecha- nism.

nTap the screwdriver gently with a hammer. The inserted screwdriver should push the driver blade back, freeing the nail jam.

nRemove the bent nail, using needle-nose pliers if neces- sary.

nReconnect the tool to the air supply.

nReload the tool with nails.

NAIL STOP TAB

PUSHER

RELEASE

BUTTON

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual R350RHATable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Personal SafetyService Work AreaSpecific Safety Rules OperationAIR Supply and Connections Loading ToolSymbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONGlossary of Terms Activate operating controlsFeatures Product SpecificationsAdjustable Exhaust Depth of Drive AdjustmentMagazine Adjustment QUICK-CONNECT Swivel ConnectorAssembly OperationUnpacking Packing ListAdjusting the Exhaust Preparing the Tool for USEConnecting the Tool to AN AIR Supply Loading the Tool with Nails See Figures 6Single Sequential Actuation Mode Using the Selectable TriggerContact Actuation Mode Drive Depth Adjustment Setting the AIR PressureAdjusting the Magazine Removing Nails from the Tool Clearing a Jammed FastenerMaintenance General MaintenanceAIR SUPPLY-PRESSURE and Volume LubricationTroubleshooting AccessoriesProblem Possible Cause Solution Warranty Customer Service Information