RIDGID R350FCA Manuel D'utilisation page 11

OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not climb rigging or scaffolding while carrying
a tool that is connected to an air hose. Doing so
could result in serious personal injury.
Connect the tool to the air supply with a 1/4 in. female quick
connector. A 3/8 in. female quick connector may be used
in situations where a 1/4 in. supply line is not available. For
maximum tool performance, a 3/8 in. supply line and fittings
are required.
ADJUSTING THE OFFSET MAGAZINE
See Figures 7 - 8, page 18.
The EZ Load feature is designed for quick and easy re-
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loads. To prevent jamming, always adjust the magazine to
the correct position for the size nail you are using. There is
an adjustment indicator inside the magazine to help you
choose the right position.
To adjust the magazine, pull up on the spool and rotate it
until the nail tray rests in place in the desired position. Rotate
it counterclockwise to lower the nail tray. Turn it clockwise
to raise the nail tray.
Position
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS
See Figures 9 - 11, page 18.
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.
WARNING:
Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and
others when loading nails. Failure to do so could
result in possible serious personal injury.
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.
Nail Size
1-1/2 in. - 1-3/4 in.
2 in. - 2-1/2 in.
2-3/4 in. - 3 in.
3-1/4 in. - 3-1/2 in.
WARNING:
Never load nails with the workpiece contact or
trigger activated. Doing so could result in possible
serious personal injury.
The EZ Load feature is designed for quick and easy reloads.
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There are indicators inside the magazine for each of the nail
sizes the tool will accommodate.
 Connect the tool to the air supply.
 Press down on the feeder cover latch and open the cover.
The magazine is on a swing-out mechanism that will
automatically open for easy loading.
 Adjust the offset magazine for the nail size you are
using.
 Slide the coil of nails onto the spool with the nail points
down. Uncoil about 3 in. of nails from the coil of framing
nails.
 Close the magazine. The feeder cover should remain
open.
 Insert the first nail into the nail chamber. The first nail
should sit in the nose of the tool.
 Position the second nail between the guides. The nail
heads should lie in the track.
 Securely close the feeder cover, snapping it into place.
Be sure that the feeder cover is locked before resuming
operation.
USING THE SELECTABLE TRIGGER
See Figures 12 - 13, page 18.
WARNING:
Never wedge or hold back the workpiece contact
mechanism during operation of the tool. Doing so
could result in possible serious injury.
This tool is shipped from the factory with a selectable trigger
set in the Single Sequential Actuation mode. The selectable
trigger can also be set for Contact Actuation mode.
SINGLE SEqUENTIAL ACTUATION MODE
Single sequential actuation provides the most accurate
fastener placement.
 Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
 Depress the trigger lever pivot pin.
 Rotate the selector to Position A.
 Release the trigger lever pivot pin.
WARNING:
The nailer will not function properly if the selector
is not securely seated in either position A or B.
Always assure the selector is seated properly
to avoid an unexpected fastener discharge and
possible serious personal injury.
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