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WARRANTY

Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting 
warranty service. 

This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, 
Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc.  All warranty 
communications should be directed to One World Technolo-
gies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Pneumatic Tool Technical Service at 
(toll free) 1-866-539-1710. 

90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY 

During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are 
dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID

®

 Pneumatic 

Tool for any reason you may return the tool to the dealer 
from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange. 
To  receive  a  replacement  tool  you  must  present  proof  of 
purchase and return all original equipment packaged with 
the original product. The replacement tool will be covered by 
the limited warranty for the balance of the 3-YEAR service 
warranty period. 

WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE 3 YEAR 
LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY 

This warranty on RIDGID

®

 Pneumatic Tools covers all defects 

in workmanship or materials and normal wear items for three 
years following the purchase date of the tool. Warranties for 
other RIDGID

®

 products may vary. 

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

To obtain service for this RIDGID

®

 tool you must return it; 

freight prepaid, or take it in to an authorized service center 
for RIDGID

®

 branded pneumatic tools. You may obtain the 

location  of  the  authorized  service  center  nearest  you  by 
calling  (toll  free)  1-866-539-1710  or  by  logging  on  to  the 
RIDGID

®

  website  at  www.ridgid.com.  When  requesting 

warranty service, you must present the original dated sales 
receipt. The authorized service center will repair any faulty 
workmanship, and either repair or replace any part covered 
under the warranty, at our option, at no charge to you.

One World Technologies, Inc.

Hwy. 8

Pickens, SC 29671

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail 
and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers de-
fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any 
malfunction, failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse, 
neglect, alteration, modification or repair by other than an 
authorized service center for RIDGID

®

 branded pneumatic 

tools. Consumable accessories provided with the tool such 
as, but not limited to, fasteners, oil, and safety glasses are 
not covered. 
RIDGID,  INC.  AND  ONE  WORLD  TECHNOLOGIES,  INC. 
MAKE NO WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR PROM-
ISES  AS  TO  THE  QUALITY  OR  PERFORMANCE  OF  ITS 
PNEUMATIC TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY 
STATED IN THIS WARRANTY. 

ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS

To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied war-
ranties, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed.  Any 
implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability 
or fitness for a particular purpose, that cannot be disclaimed 
under state law are limited to three years from the date of 
purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. and RIDGID, Inc. 
are not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or conse-
quential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on 
how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the 
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This 
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also 
have other rights which vary from state to state. 

RIDGID

®

 PNEUMATIC TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY 

Summary of Contents for R175RNA

Page 1: ...tor safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for buying a RIDGID product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERATOR S MANUAL COIL ROOFING NAILER R175RNA ...

Page 2: ...10 17 n Maintenance 18 n Accessories 18 n Troubleshooting 19 n Warranty 21 n Customer Service Information 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate ...

Page 3: ...t in moving parts n Keep fingers away from trigger when not driving fasten ers to avoid accidental firing n Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations n Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask nonskid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate co...

Page 4: ... 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 ...

Page 5: ...ected possibly causing injury n Always disconnect air supply Before making adjustments When servicing the tool When clearing a jam When tool is not in use When moving to a different work area as accidental actuation may occur possibly causing injury LOADING TOOL n Do not load the tool with fasteners when any one of the operating controls is activated When loading tool n Never place a hand or any p...

Page 6: ...arn their meaning Proper interpreta tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer Read The Operator s Manual Safety Alert SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Precautions that involve your safety Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid co...

Page 7: ...stem that allows discrete selection of two or more of the following actuation systems single sequential actuation full sequential actuation or contact actuation One or more of the selections shall be single sequential actuation or full sequential actuation Air inlet port In an air tool the opening to which the compressed air supply is connected usually by means of a threaded fitting Coil nailer A ...

Page 8: ...umption 05 ft3 cycle at 100 psi Air Inlet 3 8 in NPT Weighted sound impulse power level 96 5 dBA Emission sound pressure level 84 2 dBA Vibration 3 57 m s2 Weight 5 lb QUICK CONNECT SWIVEL CONNECTOR SHINGLE GUIDE DEPTH OF DRIVE ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTABLE EXHAUST SELECTABLE TRIGGER REPLACEABLE NOSEPIECE WORKPIECE CONTACT ...

Page 9: ...l sizes IN HANDLE AIR FILTER The self cleaning in handle air filter helps keep debris out to extend the life of the tool INTERNAL PISTON CATCH The internal piston catch delivers consistent driving power MUFFLER The muffler reduces noise during operation QUICK CONNECT SWIVEL CONNECTOR The quick connect swivel connector helps prevent hose tangles REPLACEABLE NOSEPIECE WITH CARBIDE INSERTS This featu...

Page 10: ...s misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury OPERATION APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below n Asphalt Fiberglass Shingles n Waterproof Tar Paper n Roofing Felt n Fire Wall Exterior Gypsum Board n House Wrap n Cement Board n Insulation Board n Metal Drip Edges n Siding n Vapor Barrier n Upholstery Trim Panels DANGER Do no...

Page 11: ...nto the air fitting on the tool once daily with minimal use or twice a day with heavy use Only a few drops of oil at a time is necessary Too much oil will only collect inside the tool and will be noticeable in the exhaust cycle Before connecting the tool check the air compressor gauge to be sure it is functioning within the proper range of 70 120 psi ADJUSTING THE EXHAUST See Figure 3 The adjustab...

Page 12: ...pressure that is higher than 120 psi may damage the tool The tool and air hose must have a hose coupling that allows all pressure to be removed from the tool when the coupling is disconnected WARNING Always use a coupling that discharges all the compressed air in the tool at the time the fitting or hose coupling is disconnected Using a coupling that does not discharge the compressed air could caus...

Page 13: ...nt 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 Nail Size Position 1 3 4 in 7 8 in 1 in Position 2 1 1 4 in Position 3 1 1 2 in 1 3 4 in SPOOL Fig 5 Fig 6 POSIT...

Page 14: ...r load nails with the workpiece contact or trigger activated Doing so could result in possible serious personal injury n Connect the tool to the air supply n Depress the feeder cover latch and open the cover n Open the magazine cover n Slide the coil of nails onto the spool with the nails pointing down Uncoil about 3 in of nails from the coil of roofing nails n Insert the first nail into the feede...

Page 15: ...ion A n 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 n Reconnect the tool to the air supply n Grip the tool firmly to maintain control Position the nose of the tool onto the...

Page 16: ...ne If finer adjustments are needed use the drive depth adjustment on the tool DRIVE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT See Figure 12 The driving depth of the nail may be adjusted It is advisable 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 drive depth adj...

Page 17: ...ool from the air supply n Open the feeder cover and magazine cover see Loading the Tool with Nails n Lift the nail strip from the spool and remove the remaining coil of nails CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER See Figure 14 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 Open...

Page 18: ... Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask WARNING Disconnect the tool from the air supply before performing maintenance Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage...

Page 19: ... damaged O rings or bumper Incorrect fasteners Damaged fasteners Loose magazine or nose screws Dirty magazine Worn or damaged driver Verify that fasteners are the correct size Replace fasteners Tighten screws Clean magazine Install Driver Maintenance Kit ACCESSORIES To order parts and maintenance kits call 1 866 539 1710 Driver Maintenance Kit 079006001111 Overhaul Kit 079006001110 Oil and Wrench ...

Page 20: ...20 NOTES ...

Page 21: ...ed service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any part covered under the warranty at our option at no charge to you One World Technologies Inc Hwy 8 Pickens SC 29671 WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers de fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any mal...

Page 22: ...tion of the authorized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgid com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the magazine cover of the tool Please record the serial number in the space provided below When ordering repair parts always give the following information Model No Serial No R175RNA OPERATOR S MANUAL COIL ROOFING NAILER R17...

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