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Page 1: ... mm x 225 mm 1 26 kg 19 11 16 x 2 114 x 8 718 12 78 Ibs 100 pcs 6 5 25 mm 30 mm 35 mm 40 mm 45 mm 50 mm l 1 3 16 1 318 1 9 16 1 314 2 1114 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Air pressure I Applicable length Brad nails Nail Min hose capacity diameter I weiqht Net Dimensions L x W x HI ...

Page 2: ...ttoned or rolled up No necktie should be worn Always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from dust or nail injury The safety glasses should conform with the requirements of ANSI 287 1 1979 Also wear hearing protection to protect your ears against exhaust noise WARNING It is an employer s responsibility to enforce the use of safety eye protection equipment by the tool operators and by other pe...

Page 3: ...mplement 5 No horseplay Sparks sometimes fly when the tool is used Do not use the tool near volatile flammable materials such as gasoline thinner paint gas adhesives etc they will ignite and explode causing serious injury The area should be sufficiently illuminatedto assure safe operations The area should be clear and litter free Be espe cially careful to maintain good footing and balance I Only t...

Page 4: ...ssure of 4 0 7 0 kgf cmZG 60 100 PSIG for safety and longer tool life Do not exceed the recommended max operating pressure of 7 kgf cm2G 100PSIG The tool should not be connected to a source whose pressure potentially exceeds 14 0 kgf cmzG 200 PSIG I 1 Never use the tool with other than compressed air If high pressure gas carbon dioxide oxygen nitro gen hydrogen propane acetylene etc is used as a p...

Page 5: ...he hose from the tool and open the magazine Turn the lock knob lock pin to make sure the trigger is locked and released alternately with every quarter turn of the lock knob lock pin E Lock knob Lock pin Check walls ceilings floors roofing and the like carefully to avoid possible electrical shock gas leakage explosions etc caused by striking lives wires conduits or gas pipes Live wire 2 5 ...

Page 6: ...e is nearby before nailing Never attempt to nail from both the inside and outside at the same time Nails may rip through and or fly off presenting a grave danger Watch your footing and maintain your balance with the tool Make sure there is no one below when working in high locations and secure the air hose to prevent danger if there is sudden jerking or catching 6 ...

Page 7: ... jammed if you mistakenly nail on top of another nail or strike a knot in the wood The nail may be thrown and hit someone or the tool itself can react dangerously Place the nails with care I Do not leave the loaded tool or the air compressor under pressure for a long time out in the sun Be sure that dust sand chips and foreign matter will not enter the tool in the place where you leave it setting ...

Page 8: ... high pressure inside the tool that can be dangerous if a crack is caused by rough handling dropping or striking Do not attempt to carve or engrave on the tool Stop nailing operations immediately if you notice something wrong or out of the ordinary with the tool Always lock the trigger disconnect the air hose and remove all of the nails before inspection main tenance relocating or after operation ...

Page 9: ...e lock knob lock pin This trigger operated tool is intended for use only when a work contacting element is not practical due to the requirements of the application Extreme caution must be maintained not to point the nosepiece of the tool in any unsafe direction It must be firmly held against only an intended and substan tial workpiece c Lock knob I ock pin Ask Makita s Factory or Authorized servic...

Page 10: ...ith pneumatic tool oil by placing 2 two or 3 three drops into the air fitting This should be done before and after use For proper lubrication the tool must be fired a couple of times after pneumatic tool oil is introduced Loading nailer CAUTION Always lock the trigger by turning the lock knob lock pin 90 and disconnect the hose before loading the nailer To open the slide door pull the door knob to...

Page 11: ...ring Adjusting depth of nailing CAUTION Always lock the trigger and disconnect the hose before adjusting the depth of nailing 3river guide Groove The depth of nailing can be adjusted by moving the driver guide up or down When moving the driver guide to the higher position you can obtain a deeper depth of nailing when moving it to a lower position you can obtain the shallower depth of nailing To ad...

Page 12: ...ressure and air output to assure cost efficient operation The graph shows the relation between nailing frequency appli cable pressure and compressor air output Thus for ex ample if nailing takes place at a rate of approximately 50 times per minute at a compression of 6 kgf cm2G 85 PSIG a compressor with an air output over 29 literdminute is required Pressure regulators must be used to limit air pr...

Page 13: ...because a mechanism actuates Load nails into the magazine and the trigger can now be pulled CAUTION The mechanism cannot actuate when the slide door is open So always lock the trigger by turn Operating the tool without nails shortens the life of the tool and should be avoided ing the lock knob to prevent accidental firing when the slide door is open Air exhaust Air exhaust direction can be changed...

Page 14: ... hanging the tool using the hook Never hang the tool on a waist belt or the like Dangerous accidental firing may result Nails I Handle nail strips and their box carefully If the nail strips have been handled roughly they may be out of shape or their connector breaks causing poor nail feed Avoid storing nails in a very humid or hot place or place exposed to direct sunlight 14 ...

Page 15: ...a s Factory or Authorized ServiceCenters If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material Makita will repair or at our option replace without charge Thic Wirrintv dnrc not apply where e repairs have been made or attempted by others repain are required because of normal wear and tear The tool has been abused misused or improperly maintained e alterations have been made...

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