Ridgid R213BNA Owners Manual - Page 5

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 potentially 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. 5