OPERATOR’S MANUAL HEADLESS PINNER R138HPA Your headless pinner 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................2 General Safety Rules........................................................................................................................................................3 Specific Safety Rules.................................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations. DANGER: READ AND UNDERSTAND TOOL LABELS AND MANUAL. Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES operation Know your pneumatic tool. Read operator’s manual carefully. 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. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. Do not carry the tool from place to place holding either trigger. Accidental discharge could result.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 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.
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.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Activate (operating controls) Jam To move an operating control so that it is in a position that allows the tool to be actuated or that satisfies one requirement for the tool to be actuated. 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. Actuate (tool) To cause movement of the tool component(s) intended to drive a fastener.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Operating Pressure............................................. 70-100 psi Magazine Capacity.........................................130 Fasteners Fastener size range....................................5/8 in. - 1-3/8 in. Fastener gauge type....................... 23 gauge headless pins Air Consumption............................ 0.95 ft3/cycle at 100 psi Air Inlet............................................................... 1/4 in. NPT Weighted sound impulse power level..
FEATURES KNOW YOUR Headless pinner internal piston catch See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. The internal piston catch delivers consistent driving power. MUFFLER The muffler reduces noise during operation.
OPERATION DANGER: WARNING: Do not use oxygen, combustible gases, or bottled gases as a power source for this tool. The tool will explode and cause death or serious injury. Always wear eye protection. Eye protection does not fit all operators in the same way. Make sure the eye protection chosen has side shields or provides protection from flying debris both from the front and sides. WARNING: APPLICATIONS Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
OPERATION PREPARING the tool for use QUICK CONNECT SWIVEL CONNECTOR See Figure 2. Under normal use conditions, the tool should be lubricated before connecting the tool to an air supply. Add air tool oil into the quick connect swivel connector once daily with minimal use, or twice a day with heavy use. Only a few drops of oil at a time is necessary. Too much oil will only collect inside the tool and will be noticeable in the exhaust cycle.
OPERATION WARNING: Disconnect the tool from the air supply before leaving the work area, moving the tool to another location, or handing the tool to another person. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. QUICK CONNECT SWIVEL CONNECTOR CONNECTING THE TOOL TO AN AIR SUPPLY See Figure 5. FEMALE QUICK CONNECTOR WARNING: The tool’s driving mechanism may cycle when the tool is first connected to the air supply.
OPERATION WARNING: PRIMARY TRIGGER The headless pinner is capable of driving a fastener without making contact with a workpiece. Always point the tool away from yourself or others and always direct the fastener toward the work surface before pulling the trigger. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury. SECONDARY TRIGGER LATCH LOADING THE TOOL WITH Fasteners See Figures 6 - 7. WARNING: The tool’s driving mechanism may cycle when the tool is first connected to the air supply.
OPERATION DRIVING A FASTENER See Figures 8 - 9. WARNING: Never wedge or hold back the secondary trigger during operation of the tool. Doing so could result in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not pull the dual actuation trigger system unless the nose of the pinner is pressed against the work surface. Accidental actuation will occur, possibly causing injury. The tool is shipped from the factory with a dual trigger actuation system.
OPERATION setting the AIR pressure The amount of air pressure required will depend on the size of the fastener and the workpiece material. Begin testing the depth of drive by driving a test fastener into the same type of workpiece material used for the actual job. FRONT PLATE BOLTS Drive a test fastener with the air pressure set at 80-85 psi. Raise or lower the air pressure to find the lowest setting that will perform the job with consistent results.
OPERATION WARNING: Disconnect the tool from the air supply before removing fasteners or clearing a jammed fastener. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. SCREWDRIVER CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER BOLTS See Figure 11. If a fastener becomes jammed in the tool, disconnect the air hose and keep the tool pointed away from you while clearing the jam. Disconnect the tool from the air supply. FRONT PLATE Remove fasteners from the magazine.
MAINTENANCE cold weather operation WARNING: For cold weather operation, near and below freezing, the moisture in the air line may freeze and prevent tool operation. We recommend the use of air tool lubricant or permanent antifreeze (ethylene glycol) as a cold weather lubricant. When servicing use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
ACCESSORIES To order parts and maintenance kits, call 1-866-539-1710. Driver Maintenance Kit.....................................................................................................................................079028001064 Overhaul Kit......................................................................................................................................................079028001063 Oil and Wrench Kit.................................................................................
WARRANTY RIDGID® PNEUMATIC TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting WHAT IS NOT COVERED warranty service. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL Headless pinner R138HPA Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the magazine cover of the tool. Please record the serial number in the space provided below.
