RIDGID R250AF18, Operator'S Manual

11 - English

OPERATION

REMOVING NAILS FROM THE TOOL

See Figure 10, page 14.

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  Remove the battery pack from the tool.

WARNING:

Remove the battery pack from the tool before 
removing nails. Failure to do so could result in 
serious personal injury.

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To  r e mo ve  a str ip o f  nails f r o m the  to o l,  ho ld the  f inish

nailer by the handle with your right hand, and rest your 
left hand underneath the tool with your left thumb on the 
pusher.

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  Depress the inside lever on the pusher to release and 

allow the pusher to slowly slide to the front.

NOTE: 

Always keep fingers clear of nail track of magazine 

to prevent injury from unintended release of the pusher.

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  Slide the nails toward the back of the magazine and 

remove.

CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER

See Figure 11, page 14.

WARNING:

Remove the battery pack from the tool before 
clearing a jammed fastener. Failure to do so could 
result in serious personal injury. 

If a nail or fastener becomes jammed in the tool, remove 
the battery pack and keep the tool pointed away from you 
while clearing the jam.

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  Remove the battery pack from the tool.

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  Remove fasteners from the tool.

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Pull up o n the  latch and o pe n the  jam r e le ase . 

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  Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the driving mechanism 

and push the driver mechanism back, freeing the fastener 
jam.

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  Remove the bent fastener.

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  Close the jam release and latch.

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  Reinstall the battery pack.

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  Reinstall fasteners and close the magazine.

NOTE:  MAINTENANCE INFORMATION BEGINS ON PAGE 12 

 AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.  

FIGURES (ILLUSTRATIONS) START ON PAGE 13.

These products have a 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Policy, as well as a  

Three-year Limited Warranty.  

For Warranty and Policy details, please go to www.RIDGID.com  

or call (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Tool jams frequently

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

Tool stops working

Battery voltage is low

Remove battery and reinstall to reset. 
 Battery must be recharged soon after.

Motor runs but tool will not fire

Battery needs  charging
Worn or damaged drive mechanism

Replace or recharge battery.
Clean or replace drive mechanism.