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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERATOR’S MANUAL FULL ROUND HEAD FRAMING NAILER R350RHA TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................2 n General Safety Rules .......................................................................................................................................................3 n Specific Safety Rules................................................................................................................................................... 4-5 n Symbols....................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7 n Glossary of Terms ...........................................................................................................................................................7 n Features....................................................................................................................................................................... 8-9 n Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................................10 n Operation................................................................................................................................................................. 10-16 n Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................................17 n Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................................18 n Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................18 n Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................19 n Customer Service Information.......................................................................................................................................20 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. 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Keep fingers away from trigger when not driving fasten- DANGER ers to avoid accidental firing. 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 include 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 ...