RIDGID R250AFA manual Preparing the Tool for USE, Adjusting the Exhaust

OPERATION

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection. Eye protection does not fit all operators in the same way. Make sure the eye protection chosen has side shields or provides protection from flying debris both from the front and sides.

PREPARING THE TOOL FOR USE

See Figure 2.

Under normal use conditions, the tool should be lubricated before connecting the tool to an air supply. Add air tool lubricant into the air fitting on the tool once daily with minimal use, or twice a day with heavy use. Only a few drops of oil at a time is necessary. Too much oil will only collect inside the tool and will be noticeable in the exhaust cycle.

Before connecting the tool, check the air compressor gauge to be sure it is functioning within the proper range of 70-120 psi.

NO-MAR PAD

See Figure 3.

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.

The pad can be removed by pulling it down and away from the nose. To replace the pad, fit it into place over the nose and push up at the back to reseat.

On-board storage for the pad is located on the magazine of the tool. An extra no-mar pad is provided in the on-board storage area.

ADJUSTING THE EXHAUST

See Figure 4.

The adjustable exhaust on the end cap of the tool allows the operator to direct the exhaust according to operator prefer- ence. To adjust, turn the exhaust cap until the exhaust blows in the desired direction.

AIR

FITTING

Fig. 2

NO-MAR PAD

STORAGE

NOSE
NO-MAR
PAD	Fig. 3
	ADJUSTABLE
	EXHAUST

Fig. 4

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