RIDGID R350CHA - Manual (Page 16)

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OPERATION
NAIL STOP TAB
RELEASE
BUTTON
Fig. 11
WARNING:
Disconnect the tool from the air supply before
removing nails or clearing a jammed fastener.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury.
REMOVING NAILS FROM THE TOOL
See Figure 11.
n
Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
n �To remove a strip of nails from the tool, press the release
button on the pusher. When released, the pusher will slide
forward.
NOTE: Always keep fingers clear of nail track of magazine
to prevent injury from unintended release of the pusher.
n Press down on the nail stop tab near the end of the
magazine and slide the nails over the tab.
n Remove the nail strip from the tool.
CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER
See Figure 12.
If a nail or fastener becomes jammed in the tool, disconnect
the air hose and keep the tool pointed away from you while
clearing the jam.
n
Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
n �Remove fasteners from the tool.
n Insert a #2 Phillips screwdriver into the driving mecha-
nism.
n Tap the screwdriver gently with a hammer. The inserted
screwdriver should push the driver blade back, freeing
the nail jam.
n Remove the bent nail, using needle-nose pliers if neces-
sary.
n Reconnect the tool to the air supply.
n Reload the tool with nails.
PUSHER
Fig. 12