SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS

n�Do not use oxygen, combustible gases or bottled gases as a power source for this tool as tool will explode, possibly causing injury or death.

nDo not use with an air compressor which can poten- tially exceed 200 P.S.I. as tool may burst, possibly causing injury.

nThe connector 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 discon- necting and thus will be able to drive a fastener even after the air line is disconnected, possibly causing injury.

nAlways 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

nDo not load the tool with fasteners when any one of the operating controls is activated.

When loading tool:

nNever place a hand or any part of body in fastener discharge area of tool.

nNever point tool at anyone.

nDo not pull the trigger or depress the workpiece contact as accidental actuation may occur, possibly causing injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

nRefer 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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RIDGID R175RNA manual AIR Supply and Connections, Loading Tool