RIDGID R09890VN (01) PDF Document

You may use the RIDGID R09890VN for the following purposes:

• Finish and Trim (Interior and Exterior)

• Door & 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

The belt clip on the RIDGID R09890VN can be installed on the left or right side of the nailer, depending on your preference.

1. Align the belt clip and screw with the right or left side screw hole.

2. Using a Phillips head screwdriver (not included), tighten securely.

To install the battery pack:

1. Place the battery pack in the RIDGID R09890VN tool.

2. Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the groove inside the tool.

3. Make sure the latches on both sides of the battery pack snap into place and that the battery pack is secured in the tool before beginning operation.

NOTE: Squeeze the LED worklight grip switch to activate the nailer.

To remove the battery pack:

Locate the latches on both sides of the battery pack and depress them to release the battery pack from the tool.

The no-mar pad attached to the nose of the RIDGID R09890VN helps prevent marring and denting when working with softer woods. Always remove the battery pack from the tool before removing or replacing the no-mar pad.

The pad can be removed by pulling it down and away from the nose. To replace the pad, fit it into place over the nose and push up at the back to reseat.

On-board storage for the pad is located on the magazine of the tool. An extra no-mar pad is provided in the on-board storage area.

1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.

2. With the nose of the tool pointed away from you, squeeze the magazine release button located at the rear of the magazine and slide the magazine cover open.

3. Place brad nails in the channel with the nail tips pointing down and resting on the bottom of the channel.

4. Push the magazine cover closed until it securely snaps into place.

5. Make sure that the magazine is securely locked in place.

The amount of air power required on the RIDGID R09890VN will depend on the size of the nail and the workpiece material. Begin by testing the depth of drive on the same type of workpiece material used for the actual job.

1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.

2. Move the power adjustment lever to the right to increase air power or to the left to decrease air power.

It may be possible to achieve the desired depth with air power adjustments alone. If finer adjustments are needed, use the depth of drive adjustment.

The driving depth of the nail on the RIDGID R09890VN may be adjusted beyond air power. It is advisable to test the depth on a scrap workpiece to determine the required depth for the application.

To determine depth of drive, first adjust the air power and drive a test nail. To achieve the desired depth, use the depth of drive adjustment on the tool. Harder materials and longer nails will require more force to drive the nail.

1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.

2. Turn the depth of drive adjustment left or right to change the driving depth.

3. Reinstall the battery and activate the tool by pressing the worklight grip switch.

4. Drive a test nail after each adjustment until the desired depth is set.

NOTE: Set the depth of drive at the shallowest depth that will meet your needs.

Single sequential actuation provides the most accurate fastener placement. The RIDGID R09890VN is shipped from the factory in this mode.

1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.

2. Slide the selector to position (T).

3. Reinstall the battery and activate the tool by pressing the worklight grip switch.

4. Grip the tool firmly to maintain control. Position the nose of the tool onto the work surface.

5. Push the tool against the work surface to depress the workpiece contact.

6. Squeeze the trigger to drive a fastener.

NOTE: Hold the trigger until the drive cycle is complete. If depressing the trigger does not drive a fastener, release the trigger and lift the tool away from the workpiece, then replace and try driving the fastener again.

Contact actuation allows for very fast repetitive fastener placement with the RIDGID R09890VN.

1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.

2. Slide the selector to position (TTT).

3. Reinstall the battery and activate the tool by pressing the worklight grip switch.

4. Grip the tool firmly to maintain control.

5. Squeeze and hold the trigger. Push the tool against the work surface to depress the workpiece contact and drive a nail. To drive another nail, lift the tool and press the contact against the work surface again.

NOTE: Hold the trigger and keep the workpiece contact depressed until the drive cycle is complete. Always remove your finger from the trigger when the desired number of nails has been driven.

NOTE: In Contact Actuation Mode, the tool may also be operated by depressing the workpiece contact against the surface and squeezing the trigger.

When the magazine on your RIDGID R09890VN has 0-5 nails remaining, the dry-fire lockout feature will not allow continued operation. To resume operation, reload the tool with nails.

To turn on the LEDs, press the LED worklight grip switch while firmly holding the tool during operation.

The LED Worklight on the RIDGID R09890VN provides feedback to indicate whether the battery pack is charged sufficiently and/or if the tool is functioning properly.

• If the worklight is flashing, install a fully charged battery. If the light continues to flash, see the Troubleshooting section.

• If the LED light goes out on your nailer, the unit has timed out for your protection. Lift the tool from the workpiece and release the trigger to activate the nailer before beginning the next drive cycle.

1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.

2. To remove a strip of nails from the RIDGID R09890VN, depress the magazine release button located at the rear of the magazine and slide the magazine open.

3. Remove the nails.

4. Close the magazine.

Driving too deeply into the material, excess debris, or jammed nails may lead to the driver mechanism being stuck at its bottom position. The driver mechanism can usually be returned to its operating position by depressing the workpiece contact against a scrap piece of wood and squeezing the trigger.

If this does not automatically return the driver mechanism, the tool may be jammed. If a nail or fastener becomes jammed, remove the battery pack and keep the tool pointed away from you while clearing the jam.

1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.

2. Remove fasteners from the tool.

3. Pull up on the latch and open the jam release.

4. Locate and remove the elevation screw cover using a flat blade screwdriver.

5. Turn the elevation screw clockwise to move the driving mechanism back and free the nail jam.

6. Remove the bent nail.

7. Close the jam release and latch.

8. Reinstall nails.

9. Reinstall the battery and activate the tool by pressing the worklight grip switch.

If the RIDGID R09890VN has a charged battery and the LED is slowly flashing or does not turn off after approximately ten seconds of non-use, the tool has malfunctioned. It should be taken to the nearest authorized repair center.

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.