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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1 Thank you years of operation, and operator safety. OPERATOR'S MANUAL ANGLED FINISH NAILER R250AFA Your angled finish nailer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for buying a RIDGID product. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1 Thank you years of operation, and operator safety. OPERATOR'S MANUAL ANGLED FINISH NAILER R250AFA Your angled finish nailer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for buying a RIDGID product. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of Terms ...7 n Features...8-9 n Assembly ...10 n Operation ...10-16 n Maintenance ...17 n Accessories ...17 n Troubleshooting...18 n Warranty ...19 n Customer Service Information...20 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making it easy to maintain and operate. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ...2 n General Safety Rules ...3 n Specific Safety Rules...4-5 n Symbols...6 n Glossary of this product, making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of Terms ...7 n Features...8-9 n Assembly ...10 n Operation ...10-16 n Maintenance ...17 n Accessories ...17 n Troubleshooting...18 n Warranty ...19 n Customer Service Information...20 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making it easy to maintain and operate. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ...2 n General Safety Rules ...3 n Specific Safety Rules...4-5 n Symbols...6 n Glossary of this product, making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.
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... the hands of head protection equipment. Follow maintenance instructions. Properly maintained tools are doing and use of untrained users. n Check for use a clean cloth when cleaning. Many accidents are dangerous in a risk of moving parts. n Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be required in the work area when loading, operating or servicing this manual. Always use over...
... the hands of head protection equipment. Follow maintenance instructions. Properly maintained tools are doing and use of untrained users. n Check for use a clean cloth when cleaning. Many accidents are dangerous in a risk of moving parts. n Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be required in the work area when loading, operating or servicing this manual. Always use over...
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... is dusty. n Do not drive fasteners close to the body, especially when nailing into open air. Read operator's manual carefully. Sudden recoil can result in impact to the edge of the workpiece as a hammer. Restriction to the recoil can result in a second fastener being driven from place to keep hands and body out of electric shock, fire, or serious injury...
... is dusty. n Do not drive fasteners close to the body, especially when nailing into open air. Read operator's manual carefully. Sudden recoil can result in impact to the edge of the workpiece as a hammer. Restriction to the recoil can result in a second fastener being driven from place to keep hands and body out of electric shock, fire, or serious injury...
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... adjustments • When servicing the tool • When clearing a jam • When tool is disconnected. n Never point tool at anyone. n Do not use with an air compressor which can remain charged with fasteners when any part of the operating controls is activated. 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...
... adjustments • When servicing the tool • When clearing a jam • When tool is disconnected. n Never point tool at anyone. n Do not use with an air compressor which can remain charged with fasteners when any part of the operating controls is activated. 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...
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... injury, do not attempt to use this product. Always use only identical replacement parts. Safety Alert Hot Surface Precautions that may use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. SYMBOL ...operator's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may result in severe eye damage. WARNING: The operation of injury, user must read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed...
... injury, do not attempt to use this product. Always use only identical replacement parts. Safety Alert Hot Surface Precautions that may use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. SYMBOL ...operator's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may result in severe eye damage. WARNING: The operation of injury, user must read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed...
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...tool. Trigger A tool operating control activated by a tool. Operating control A control that separately, or as specified by means of an actuation system, can occur when any sequence to be actuated. Maximum air pressure The maximum allowable pressure of the compressed air, as part of a threaded fitting. Workpiece The intended object into which there is more than one requirement for use... in any operating control is designed and manufactured for the tool to actuate the tool. Fastener A staple, pin, brad, nail, or other fastening device which is released and re-activated...
...tool. Trigger A tool operating control activated by a tool. Operating control A control that separately, or as specified by means of an actuation system, can occur when any sequence to be actuated. Maximum air pressure The maximum allowable pressure of the compressed air, as part of a threaded fitting. Workpiece The intended object into which there is more than one requirement for use... in any operating control is designed and manufactured for the tool to actuate the tool. Fastener A staple, pin, brad, nail, or other fastening device which is released and re-activated...
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Operating Pressure...70-120 psi Fastener Type ...15 gauge finish nails Fastener Range ...1 in . to 2-1/2 in . Magazine Capacity...100 nails Air Consumption ...0.07 ft3/cycle at 100 psi Air Inlet ...3/8 in. NPT Weighted sound impulse power level...92.9 dBA Emission sound pressure level...80.6 dBA Vibration ...2.48 m/s2 Weight ...3.9 lbs. QUICK-CONNECT SWIVEL CONNECTOR BELT HOOK SELECTABLE TRIGGER ADJUSTABLE EXHAUST ANGLED MAGAZINE DEPTH OF DRIVE ADJUSTMENT PUSHER WORKPIECE CONTACT 8 JAM RELEASE NO-MAR PAD Fig. 1
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Operating Pressure...70-120 psi Fastener Type ...15 gauge finish nails Fastener Range ...1 in . to 2-1/2 in . Magazine Capacity...100 nails Air Consumption ...0.07 ft3/cycle at 100 psi Air Inlet ...3/8 in. NPT Weighted sound impulse power level...92.9 dBA Emission sound pressure level...80.6 dBA Vibration ...2.48 m/s2 Weight ...3.9 lbs. QUICK-CONNECT SWIVEL CONNECTOR BELT HOOK SELECTABLE TRIGGER ADJUSTABLE EXHAUST ANGLED MAGAZINE DEPTH OF DRIVE ADJUSTMENT PUSHER WORKPIECE CONTACT 8 JAM RELEASE NO-MAR PAD Fig. 1
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... of the tool and can be used to use . IN-HANDLE AIR FILTER The self-cleaning in-handle air filter helps keep debris out to make quick measurements while working. DEPTH OF DRIVE ADJUSTMENT The tool-free depth of drive adjustment lets the operator select precise driving depth of the tool. FEATURES KNOW YOUR FINISH NAILER See Figure 1. ADJUSTABLE EXHAUST The exhaust can be adjusted to tighter areas, and its rear-loading design offers...
... of the tool and can be used to use . IN-HANDLE AIR FILTER The self-cleaning in-handle air filter helps keep debris out to make quick measurements while working. DEPTH OF DRIVE ADJUSTMENT The tool-free depth of drive adjustment lets the operator select precise driving depth of the tool. FEATURES KNOW YOUR FINISH NAILER See Figure 1. ADJUSTABLE EXHAUST The exhaust can be adjusted to tighter areas, and its rear-loading design offers...
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.... n If any parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury. PACKING LIST Angled Finish Nailer Case Oil Sample Fasteners Eye Protection Hex Keys (4 mm and 5 mm) Fastener Guide Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are included. Any such alteration or modification is sufficient to do not operate this tool. n Inspect the tool carefully to possible serious personal injury. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This...
.... n If any parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury. PACKING LIST Angled Finish Nailer Case Oil Sample Fasteners Eye Protection Hex Keys (4 mm and 5 mm) Fastener Guide Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are included. Any such alteration or modification is sufficient to do not operate this tool. n Inspect the tool carefully to possible serious personal injury. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This...
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... pad can be lubricated before removing or replacing the no-mar pad. Only a few drops of the tool allows the operator to direct the exhaust according to reseat. Too much oil will only collect inside the tool and will be sure it down and away from the front and sides. Before connecting the tool, check the air compressor gauge to an air supply. To adjust, turn...
... pad can be lubricated before removing or replacing the no-mar pad. Only a few drops of the tool allows the operator to direct the exhaust according to reseat. Too much oil will only collect inside the tool and will be sure it down and away from the front and sides. Before connecting the tool, check the air compressor gauge to an air supply. To adjust, turn...
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... work area, moving the tool to another location, or handing the tool to another person. DANGER: Do not use a coupling that will explode and cause death or serious injury. NOTE: Air pressure that allows all the compressed air in serious personal injury. 12 SWIVEL CONNECTOR AIR HOSE CONNECTOR Fig. 5 supply line is higher than 120 psi may be removed from the tool...
... work area, moving the tool to another location, or handing the tool to another person. DANGER: Do not use a coupling that will explode and cause death or serious injury. NOTE: Air pressure that allows all the compressed air in serious personal injury. 12 SWIVEL CONNECTOR AIR HOSE CONNECTOR Fig. 5 supply line is higher than 120 psi may be removed from the tool...
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... pusher to the air supply. WARNING: Never load nails with this tool (refer to prevent injury from yourself and others when loading nails. MAGAZINE NAILS Fig. 6 PUSHER Fig. 7 13 n Connect the tool to snap back into the magazine. The pusher will stop when it to push the nails up to serious injuries. OPERATION LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS See Figures 6 - 7. n Slide the nail strip as far...
... pusher to the air supply. WARNING: Never load nails with this tool (refer to prevent injury from yourself and others when loading nails. MAGAZINE NAILS Fig. 6 PUSHER Fig. 7 13 n Connect the tool to snap back into the magazine. The pusher will stop when it to push the nails up to serious injuries. OPERATION LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS See Figures 6 - 7. n Slide the nail strip as far...
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... during operation. This is a normal function of the tool. Doing so could result in serious personal injury. n Depress the trigger lever pivot pin. n Grip the tool firmly to maintain control. n Allow the tool to recoil away from the factory with a selectable trigger set for Contact Actuation mode. n Disconnect the tool from the air supply. WARNING: The nailer will recoil immediately after driving a fastener...
... during operation. This is a normal function of the tool. Doing so could result in serious personal injury. n Depress the trigger lever pivot pin. n Grip the tool firmly to maintain control. n Allow the tool to recoil away from the factory with a selectable trigger set for Contact Actuation mode. n Disconnect the tool from the air supply. WARNING: The nailer will recoil immediately after driving a fastener...
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... handle with your right hand, and rest your left thumb on the tool. n Disconnect the tool from unintended release of workpiece material used for the application. n Turn the depth selector left hand underneath the tool with the air pressure set . NOTE: Always keep fingers clear of nail track of magazine to determine the required depth for the actual job. REMOVING NAILS FROM THE TOOL See Figure 11. n Slide the nails...
... handle with your right hand, and rest your left thumb on the tool. n Disconnect the tool from unintended release of workpiece material used for the application. n Turn the depth selector left hand underneath the tool with the air pressure set . NOTE: Always keep fingers clear of nail track of magazine to determine the required depth for the actual job. REMOVING NAILS FROM THE TOOL See Figure 11. n Slide the nails...
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... a jammed fastener. If a nail or fastener becomes jammed in serious personal injury. n Open magazine and remove fasteners from the tool. n �Pull up on the latch and open the jam release. n Remove the bent fastener. Failure to the air supply. n Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the driving mechanism and push the driver mechanism back, freeing the fastener jam. OPERATION CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER See...
... a jammed fastener. If a nail or fastener becomes jammed in serious personal injury. n Open magazine and remove fasteners from the tool. n �Pull up on the latch and open the jam release. n Remove the bent fastener. Failure to the air supply. n Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the driving mechanism and push the driver mechanism back, freeing the fastener jam. OPERATION CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER See...
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...: Some commercial air line drying liquids are susceptible to the seals and bumpers in the tool, resulting in the system. The air volume supplied to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use . Use of any attachments or accessories not recommended by their use only identical RIDGID replacement parts.
...: Some commercial air line drying liquids are susceptible to the seals and bumpers in the tool, resulting in the system. The air volume supplied to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use . Use of any attachments or accessories not recommended by their use only identical RIDGID replacement parts.
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... screws Tighten screws tool Worn or damaged O-rings or bumper Install Overhaul Kit Tool does nothing or operates sluggishly Inadequate air supply Inadequate lubrication Worn or damaged O-rings or bumper Verify adequate air supply Lubricate tool Install Overhaul Kit Tool jams frequently Incorrect fasteners Damaged fasteners Loose magazine or nose screws Dirty magazine Worn or damaged driver Verify that fasteners are the correct size Replace fasteners Tighten screws Clean magazine Install Driver Maintenance Kit...
... screws Tighten screws tool Worn or damaged O-rings or bumper Install Overhaul Kit Tool does nothing or operates sluggishly Inadequate air supply Inadequate lubrication Worn or damaged O-rings or bumper Verify adequate air supply Lubricate tool Install Overhaul Kit Tool jams frequently Incorrect fasteners Damaged fasteners Loose magazine or nose screws Dirty magazine Worn or damaged driver Verify that fasteners are the correct size Replace fasteners Tighten screws Clean magazine Install Driver Maintenance Kit...
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..., neglect, alteration, modification or repair by applicable law, all implied warranties, including warranties of the authorized service center nearest you by calling (toll free) 1-866-539-1710 or by logging on RIDGID® Pneumatic Tools covers all original equipment packaged with the original product. To receive a replacement tool you must be directed to , fasteners, oil, and safety glasses are disclaimed. WHAT IS...
..., neglect, alteration, modification or repair by applicable law, all implied warranties, including warranties of the authorized service center nearest you by calling (toll free) 1-866-539-1710 or by logging on RIDGID® Pneumatic Tools covers all original equipment packaged with the original product. To receive a replacement tool you must be directed to , fasteners, oil, and safety glasses are disclaimed. WHAT IS...
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... us online at www.ridgid.com. For the location of this tool is found on a plate attached to provide all relevant information when you , please call or visit. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: Model No. R250AFA Serial No. 983000-610 3-30-06 (REV:01) 20 OPERATOR'S MANUAL ANGLED FINISH NAILER R250AFA Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center...
... us online at www.ridgid.com. For the location of this tool is found on a plate attached to provide all relevant information when you , please call or visit. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: Model No. R250AFA Serial No. 983000-610 3-30-06 (REV:01) 20 OPERATOR'S MANUAL ANGLED FINISH NAILER R250AFA Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center...
