Makita AF550H, Instruction Manual

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Fig.15
Store the nose adapter in place when not in use. The
place for storage is at the back of the slide door.
Open the slide door slightly and set the nose adapter
onto the holder with the slide door slightly opened, and
then close the slide door. Total two nose adapters can
be stored.
Fig.16
To take the nose adapter out of the holder easily, push it
out using a hex wrench from back of the slide door.
Connecting air hose
CAUTION:
•
When connecting air hose, never place a finger on
the trigger.
Lock the trigger and slip the air socket of the air hose
onto the air fitting on the nailer. Be sure that the air
socket locks firmly into position when installed onto the
air fitting. A hose coupling must be installed on or near
the tool in such a way that the pressure reservoir will
discharge at the time the air supply coupling is
disconnected.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure to first place the contact element
against the workpiece before pulling the trigger.
Fig.17
To drive a nail, set the lock lever in the “ FREE ”
position.
Place the contact element against the workpiece and
then pull the trigger.
Fig.18
Anti dry fire mechanism
This tool is equipped with an anti dry fire mechanism.
When facing a triggers undepressed position to prevent
the tool from being activated, load more nails to resume
operation.
Jammed nailer
CAUTION:
•
Always lock the trigger, disconnect the hose and
remove the nails from the magazine before
cleaning a jam.
Fig.19
Open the slide door and remove nails from the magazine.
Press the short top end of the hex wrench and take it
out from the holder.
Fig.20
Remove two screws with the hex wrench that are
securing the the front driver guide.
Take the jammed nails from the nail guide groove that
has appeared.
When it is difficult to take out the jammed nails, further
remove two screws with the hex wrench that are
securing the rear driver guide. Then take them out.
Nails
Nail
004310
Handle nail coils and their box carefully. If the nail coils
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.
Nail
Humid Hot
004311
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
•
Always lock the trigger and disconnect the hose
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
•
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Maintenance of nailer
Fig.21
Always check the tool for its overall condition and loose
screws before operation. Tighten as required.
Fig.22
With tool disconnected, make daily inspection to assure
free movement of the contact element and trigger. Do
not use tool if the contact element or trigger sticks or
binds.
Draining the tool
Fig.23
Disconnect the hose from the tool. Place the tool so that
the air fitting faces down to the floor. Drain as much as
possible.
Cleaning of tool
Blow off dust by using an air duster.