OPERATION

LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS

See Figures 6 - 7.

nConnect the tool to the air supply.

WARNING:

The tool’s driving mechanism may cycle when the tool is first connected to the air supply. Always connect the tool to the air supply before loading nails to prevent injury from unintended cycling. Always make sure the tool’s magazine is empty at the beginning of each work session, before connecting to an air supply.

n Slide� the pusher all the way to the rear of the magazine until it locks into place.

WARNING:

Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others when loading nails. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

n With� the nose of the tool pointed away from you, feed a strip of nails into the magazine. Be sure the nails are pointed downward and at the angle shown.

nDepress the button located on the left side of the pusher to allow the pusher to move the nails up to the driving mechanism. The pusher will stop when it rests against the end of the nail strip.

NOTE: Do not allow the pusher to snap back into place.

WARNING:

Use only the nails recommended for use with this tool (refer to the Fastener Guide). The use of any other nails can result in tool malfunction, leading to serious injuries.

WARNING:

Never load nails with the workpiece contact or trigger activated. Doing so could result in possible serious personal injury.

NAILS

BUTTON

Fig. 6

PUSHER

BUTTON

Fig. 7

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RIDGID R250SFA manual Loading the Tool with Nails, See Figures 6