RIDGID R213BNA - Manual (Page 4)

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n Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care-
fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or seri-
ous injury.
n Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They
are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of eye injury.
n Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the op-
eration is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
n Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
n Make sure the hose is free of obstructions or snags.
Entangled or snarled hoses can cause loss of balance or
footing and may become damaged.
n Use the tool only for its intended use. Do not discharge
fasteners into open air.
n Do not drive fasteners near edge of material. The
workpiece may split causing the fastener to ricochet,
injuring you or a co-worker. Be aware that the nail may
follow the grain of the wood, causing it to protrude un-
expectedly from the side of the work material.
n Keep hands and body parts clear of immediate work
area. Hold workpiece with clamps when necessary to
keep hands and body out of potential harm. Be sure the
workpiece is properly secured before pressing the nailer
against the material. The workpiece contact may cause
the work material to shift unexpectedly.
n Keep face and body parts away from back of the tool
cap when working in restricted areas. Sudden recoil
can result in impact to the body, especially when nailing
into hard or dense material.
n �Use the pneumatic tool only for the purpose for which
it was designed.
n �Never use this tool in a manner that could cause a
fastener to be directed toward anything other than
the workpiece.
n �Do not use the tool as a hammer.
n �Always carry the tool by the handle. Never carry the
tool by the air hose.
n �Do not alter or modify this tool from the original design
or function without approval from the manufacturer.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
n �Always be aware that misuse and improper handling
of this tool can cause injury to yourself and others.
n �Never clamp or tape the trigger or workpiece contact
in an actuated position.
n �Never leave a tool unattended with the air hose at-
tached.
n �Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible
warning label.
n �Do not continue to use a tool that leaks air or does
not function properly.
OPERATION
n Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
n Do not carry the tool from place to place holding the
trigger. Accidental discharge could result.
n Always handle the tool with care:
• Respect the tool as a working implement.
• Never engage in horseplay.
• Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed toward
the work.
• Keep others a safe distance from the tool while tool is in
operation as accidental actuation may occur, possibly
causing injury.
n Choice of triggering method is important. Check
manual for triggering options.
n Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone
whether it contains fasteners or not.
n Do not actuate the tool unless you intend to drive a
fastener into the workpiece.
n During normal use the tool will recoil immediately after
driving a fastener. This is a normal function of the tool.
Do not attempt to prevent the recoil by holding the nailer
against the work. Restriction to the recoil can result in
a second fastener being driven from the nailer. Grip the
handle firmly and let the tool do the work. Failure to heed
this warning can result in serious personal injury.
n Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or with
the tool at an overly steep angle as this may cause
deflection of fasteners which could cause injury.
n Do not drive fasteners close to the edge of the
workpiece as the wood may split, allowing the fas-
tener to be deflected possibly causing injury.