Ridgid R175RNE Driver Blade Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

If your Ridgid R175RNE nailer is firing nails off target, or not at all, you may need to replace its driving blade. Follow this guide to learn how to do so.

The driving blade is what fires the nails in the nailer, and is situated inside the driving cylinder.

As noted in Step 2, be sure to remember which way the plastic collar on the driving cylinder is placed. It is not snug, and can fall off.

What you need

1. Step 1 Top Cap
  Disconnect the nailer from the air compressor before beginning.
  
  Use a 5/32" Allen wrench to remove the four 25 mm screws that secure the top cap.
  
  Remove the top cap.
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1. Step 2 Driver Blade
  Disconnect the nailer from the air compressor before beginning.
  
  Pull the back portion of the nailer out from the main body.
  
  You will be left with the driving cylinder body, with the blade within.
  
  Take note of which way the plastic collar on the cylinder is placed, for reassembly.
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2. Step 3
  Flip the cylinder body around to the side that has the driving blade sticking out.
  
  Pull the driving blade out from the cylinder.
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Conclusion

Once you have replaced your driving blade, reassemble your device by following these instructions in reverse order.

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