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Ridgid R175RNE Lubrication Guide

Introduction

If your Ridgid R175RNE nailer is firing sluggishly or not at all, then you may need to re-lubricate it. Follow this short guide to know how.

The lubrication of choice, air tool oil, is needed to keep the driving mechanism moving smoothly.

What you need

  1. Ridgid R175RNE Lubrication Guide, Ridgid R175RNE Lubrication Guide: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the air compressor hose from the swivel connector.

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  3. Ridgid R175RNE Lubrication Guide: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Add 5-10 drops (or more, if necessary) of pneumatic tool oil into the swivel connector.

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Conclusion

That's it! Once you put your air hose back on the connector, you'll be good to go.

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