RIDGID R175RNA User Manual

1Your coil roofing nailer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When p

10UNPACKINGThis product has been shipped completely assembled.n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box.n Make sure that all

11OPERATIONFig. 2WARNING:Always wear eye protection. Eye protection does not fit all operators in the same way. Make sure the eye protection chosen ha

12SWIVEL CONNECTORFig. 4OPERATIONAIR HOSE CONNECTORWARNING:Disconnect the tool from the air supply before leaving the work area, moving the too

13OPERATIONADJUSTING THE OFFSET MAGAZINESee Figures 5 - 6.The EZ Load feature is designed for quick and easy reloads. To prevent jamming, always adjus

14LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILSSee Figures 7 - 9.WARNING:The tool’s driving mechanism may cycle when the tool is first connected to the air suppl

15OPERATIONFig. 10Fig. 11WORKPIECE CONTACTSELECTOR IN POSITION BSELECTORIN POSITION ATRIGGER LEVER PIVOT PIN(DEPRESS TO ALLOW SELECTOR TO ROTATE)WARNI

16OPERATIONSETTING THE AIR PRESSURE The amount of air pressure required will depend on the size of the nail and the workpiece material. Begin testing

17OPERATIONFig. 13WARNING:Disconnect the tool from the air supply before adjusting the shingle guide, removing nails, or clearing a jamme

18MAINTENANCENOTE: Some commercial air line drying liquids are harmful to “O” rings and seals. Do not use these low temperature air dryers without che

19TROUBLESHOOTINGAir leak near the top of the tool or in the trigger areaPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONLoose screwsWorn or damaged O-rings or

2n Introduction ...

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21WARRANTYProof of purchase must be presented when requesting warranty service. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trade

22983000-613 1-05Customer Service Information:For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all

3GENERAL SAFETY RULESDANGERREAD AND UNDERSTAND TOOL LABELS AND MANUAL. Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.SAVE THESE I

4n Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care-fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related

5SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESAIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONSn �Do not use oxygen, combustible gases or bottled gases as a power source for this tool

6SERVICEServicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest y

7GLOSSARY OF TERMSActivate (operating controls)To move an operating control so that it is in a position that allows the tool to be actuated or that sa

8FEATURESFig. 1MAGAZINEPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSOperating Pressure......

9FEATURESKNOW YOUR COIL ROOFING NAILERSee Figure 1.Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety