RIDGID R175RNA User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
COIL ROOFING NAILER
R175RNA
Your coil roofing nailer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
n Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................2
n General Safety Rules .......................................................................................................................................................3
n Specific Safety Rules................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
n Symbols...........................................................................................................................................................................6
n Glossary of Terms ...........................................................................................................................................................7
n Features....................................................................................................................................................................... 8-9
n Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................................10
n Operation................................................................................................................................................................. 10-17
n Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................................18
n Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................................18
n Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................19
n Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................21
n Customer Service Information.......................................................................................................................................22
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.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
DANGER
READ AND UNDERSTAND TOOL LABELS AND
MANUAL. Failure to follow warnings could result
in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
n Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases,
or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
n Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
PERSONAL SAFETY
n Eye protection which conforms to ANSI specifications
and provides protection against flying particles both
from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn
by the operator and others in the work area when
loading, operating or servicing this tool. Eye protection
is required to guard against flying fasteners and debris,
which could cause severe eye injury.
n The employer and/or user must ensure that proper
eye protection is worn. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses that provide protection against flying particles
both from the front and side. Always use eye protection
which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
n Additional safety protection will be required in some
environments. For example, the working area may in-
clude exposure to noise level which can lead to hearing
damage. The employer and user must ensure that any
necessary hearing protection is provided and used by the
operator and others in the work area. Some environments
will require the use of head protection equipment. When
required, the employer and user must ensure that head
protection conforming to ANSI Z89.1-1997 is used.
n Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool
while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
n Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
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Keep fingers away from trigger when not driving fasteners 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 conditions.
n Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
TOOL USE AND CARE
n Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
n Do not use tool if trigger does not actuate properly.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the trigger is
dangerous and must be repaired.
n Check operation of the workpiece contact mechanism
frequently. Do not use the tool if the workpiece contact
mechanism is not working correctly as accidental driving
of a fastener may result. Do not interfere with the proper
operation of the workpiece contact mechanism.
n Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
n Maintain tools with care. Follow maintenance instruc-
tions. Properly maintained tools are easier to control.
n Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools.
n Use only fasteners that are recommended for your
model.
n Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from
oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when clean-
ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and
deterioration of the enclosure plastic.
SERVICE
n Tool service must be performed only by qualified re-
pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure
to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
injury.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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 serious injury.
n Always wear saf ety gla sses wi th 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 unexpectedly 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.
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, let the tool do the work and do not
place second hand on top of tool or near exhaust at any
time. 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 fastener to be deflected possibly causing injury.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS
n �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.
n Do not use with an air compressor which can poten-
tially exceed 200 P.S.I. as tool may burst, possibly
causing injury.
n 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 disconnecting and thus will be able to drive a fastener even after
the air line is disconnected, 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 part of body in fastener
discharge area of tool.
n Never point tool at anyone.
n Do not pull the trigger or depress the workpiece
contact as accidental actuation may occur, possibly
causing injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
n 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.
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Read The Operator’s Manual
Eye Protection
Eye, Ear and Head Protection
Keep Hands Away
Safety Alert
Hot Surface
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with side shields, or a full
face shield when operating this product.
Always wear other personal protective equipment such as hearing protection and a hard hat when needed.
Keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool.
Precautions that involve your safety.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with
any hot surface.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields or a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over
eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt
to use this product until you read thoroughly and
understand completely the operator’s manual.
Save this operator’s manual and review frequently
for continuing safe operation and instructing others
who may use this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Activate (operating controls)
To move an operating control so that it is in a position that
allows the tool to be actuated or that satisifes one requirement for the tool to be actuated.
Actuate (tool)
To cause movement of the tool component(s) intended to
drive a fastener.
Actuation system
The use of a trigger, workpiece contact and/or other operating control, separately or in some combination or sequence,
to actuate the tool.
• Single sequential actuation
An actuation system in which there is more than one
operating control and the operating controls must be
activated in a specific sequence to actuate the tool.
Additional actuation can occur when a specific operating control, other than a workpiece contact, is released
and re-activated.
• Contact actuation
An actuation system in which there is more than one
operating control and the operating controls can be
activated in any sequence to actuate the tool. Additional actuation can occur when any operating control
is released and re-activated.
• Selective actuation
An actuation system 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 nailer that drives fasteners from a collated coil of nails. The
primary application of this tool is production applications.
Fastener
A staple, pin, brad, nail, or other fastening device which is
designed and manufactured for use in the tools within the
scope of this standard.
Jam
An obstruction in the feed or drive areas of the tool.
Maximum air pressure
The maximum allowable pressure of the compressed air, as
specified by the manufacturer, for operating a tool.
Operating control
A control that separately, or as part of an actuation system,
can cause the actuation of a tool.
Trigger
A tool operating control activated by a tool operator’s fingers.
Workpiece
The intended object into which a fastener is to be driven
by a tool.
Workpiece contact
An operating control element or assembly on the tool intended to be activated by the material to be fastened.
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