RIDGID R350PNF Manuel D'utilisation page 8

OPERATION
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.
LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS
See Figure 3, page 12.
The magnetic nail guide holds nails securely in place while
driving nails into the workpiece.
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 nosepiece is empty at the
beginning of each work session, before connecting
to an air supply.
 Connect the tool to the air supply.
 With the nose of the tool pointed away from you, feed
a nail into the nosepiece. Be sure the nails are pointed
downward and at the angle shown.
 Do not hold the tip or head of the nail when feeding into
the nosepiece.
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:
Never load nails with the nosepiece depressed.
Doing so could result in possible serious personal
injury.
SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE
The amount of air pressure required will depend on the size
of the nail and the workpiece material.
Begin testing the depth of drive by driving a test nail into the
same type of workpiece material used for the actual job.
Drive a test nail with the air pressure set at 50-55 psi. Raise
or lower the air pressure to find the lowest setting that will
perform the job with consistent results.
It may be possible to achieve the desired depth with air
pressure adjustments alone. If finer adjustments are needed,
use the depth-of-drive adjustment on the tool.
DEPTH-OF-DRIVE ADJUSTMENT
See Figure 4, page 12.
The depth-of-drive of the nail may be adjusted. It is advis-
able to test the depth on a scrap workpiece to determine
the required depth for the application.
To determine depth-of-drive, first adjust the air pressure
and drive a test nail. To achieve the desired depth, use the
depth-of-drive adjustment on the tool.
 Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
 Turn the depth selector left or right to change the driving
depth.
 Reconnect the tool to the air supply.
 Drive a test nail after each adjustment until the desired
depth is set.
ADJUSTING THE HAND STRAP
See Figures 5 - 6, page 12.
The hand strap is attachable from the left or the right with
the convenient latches on the top of the palm nailer and is
adjustable for hand size.
 Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
 Determine which hand the palm nailer will be used with
and attach the hand strap to the latch.
 Pull the hand strap hook-and-loop top apart from the
bottom.
 Insert hand and tighten to fit.
 Reattach hand strap hook-and-loop top to bottom.
DRIVING NAILS
The magnetic nail guide holds nails securely in place while
driving nails into the workpiece.
 Place tip of the nail against the workpiece.
 Push the tool firmly with your palm. Keep the nail in line
with the nosepiece as the nail is driven.
 Remove the tool from the nail when complete.
WARNING:
Never hold the nail with your hand or fingers while
driving the nail. Doing so could result in possible
serious personal injury.
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