RIDGID R150FSA Plumbing Product User Manual


 
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OPERATION
LOADING THE TOOL WITH STAPLES
See Figure 5.
n Connect 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 �While holding the tool upside down and with the nose
pointed away from you, depress the latch located at the
rear of the magazine and slide the magazine open.
WARNING:
Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and
others when loading staples. Failure to do so could
result in possible serious personal injury.
n �Drop a strip of staples into the magazine. Be sure to insert
the staples crown first so that the open end points away
from the magazine.
n �Push the magazine cover closed until it securely snaps
into place.
WARNING:
Use only the staples recommended for use with
this tool (refer to the Fastener Guide). The use of
any other staples can result in tool malfunction,
leading to serious injuries.
WARNING:
Never load staples with the workpiece contact or
trigger activated. Doing so could result in possible
serious personal injury.
Fig. 5
MAGAZINE
STAPLES
LATCH
CROWN