RIDGID R175RNA, Operator'S Manual

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS

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�Do  not  use  oxygen,  combustible  gases  or  bottled 
gases  as  a  power  source  for  this  tool  as  tool  will 
explode, possibly causing injury or death.

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Do not use with an air compressor which can poten-
tially  exceed  200  P.S.I.  as  tool  may  burst,  possibly 
causing injury. 

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The  connector  on  the  tool  must  not  hold  pressure 
when air supply is disconnected.  

If an incorrect fitting 

is used, the tool can remain charged with air after discon-
necting and thus will be able to drive a fastener even after 
the air line is disconnected, possibly causing injury.

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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

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Do not load the tool with fasteners when any one of 

the operating controls is activated.

When loading tool: 

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Never place a hand or any part of body in fastener 
discharge area of tool.

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Never point tool at anyone.

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Do  not  pull  the  trigger  or  depress  the  workpiece 
contact as accidental actuation may occur, possibly 
causing injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others 
who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan 
them these instructions also.