Glossary Of Terms - Ridgid At161000 Manuel De L'opérateur

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Activate (operating controls)
To move an operating control so that it is in a position that allows the tool to be
actuated or that satisfies one requirement for the tool to be actuated.
Actuate (tool)
To cause movement of the tool component(s) intended to drive a fastener.
Actuation system
The use of a trigger, workpiece contact, and/or other operating control, separately
or in some combination or sequence, to actuate the tool.
• Single sequential actuation
An actuation system in which there is more than one operating control and the
operating controls must be activated in a specific sequence to actuate the
tool. Additional actuation can occur when a specific operating control, other
than a workpiece contact, is released and re-activated.
• Contact actuation
An actuation system in which there is more than one operating control and the
operating controls can be activated in any sequence to actuate the tool.
Additional actuation can occur when any operating control is released and
re-activated.
Air inlet port
In an air tool, the opening to which the compressed air supply is connected,
usually by means of a threaded fitting.
Fastener
A staple, pin, brad, nail, or other fastening device which is designed and
manufactured for use in the tools within the scope of this standard.
Jam
An obstruction in the feed or drive areas of the tool.
Maximum air pressure
The maximum allowable pressure of the compressed air, as specified by the
manufacturer, for operating a tool.
Operating control
A control that separately, or as part of an actuation system, can cause the
actuation of a tool.
Trigger
A tool operating control activated by a tool operator's fingers.
Workpiece
The intended object into which a fastener is to be driven by a tool.
Workpiece contact
An operating control element or assembly on the tool intended to be activated by
the material to be fastened.
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