Ryobi AirStrike R18ST, Original Instructions Manual

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Safety
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■ 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 stapler against the work. Restriction to the recoil
can result in a second fastener being driven from the
stapler. 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.
■ 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.
LOADING TOOL
■ Do not load the tool with fasteners when any one of
the operating controls is activated.
When loading tool:
■ Never place a hand or any part of body in fastener
discharge area of tool.
■ Never point tool at anyone.
■ Do not pull the trigger or depress the workpiece
contact as accidental actuation may occur,
possibly causing injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ 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.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps
or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or
leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further
advice.
INTENDED USE
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
■ Finish and trim (Interior and exterior)
■ Door and window casing
■ Door jambs
■ Baseboard
■ Crown molding
■ Cabinetry
■ Cap and shoe molding
■ Molding
■ Staircases
■ Door and window trim
■ Chair rail
■ Brickmold
■ Hardwood flooring
■ Paneling
■ Furniture
NOTE: Some timbers (such as very dry hardwood) may
require shorter staples to fully drive in.
DESCRIPTION
1. Air pressure dial
2. Belt clip
3. LED work light grip switch
4. Switch trigger
5. Magazine release button
6. Magazine
7. Construction ruler
8. Low fastener indicator window
9. No-mar pad
10. Workpiece contact
11. Depth of drive adjustment
12. LED work lights
13. Screw
14. Battery pack
15. Depress latches
16. No-mar pad storage
17. Staples
18. Index arrow
19. Decrease pressure
20. Increase pressure
21. To increase depth
22. To decrease depth
23. Screwdriver
24. Driver mechanism
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding
of the information on the product and in this operator’s
manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are
attempting. Before use of this product, familiarise yourself
with all operating features and safety rules. The design of
the product has been modified to meet ANZ requirements
and regulations.
Air pressure dial
Adjust internal air pressure to adjust force for more control.
AirStrike™ Technology
AirStrike™ Technology provides cordless convenience,
eliminating the need for a compressor and bulky air hose.