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For Australia and New Zealand only
Always wear safety glasses and face shield to
protect your eyes from dust or fastener injury. The
safety glasses and the face shield should conform
with the requirements of AS/NZS 1336.
Safety glasses
Face shield
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Wear hearing protection to protect your ears against
exhaust noise and head protection. Also wear light
but not loose clothing. Sleeves should be buttoned
or rolled up. No necktie should be worn.
Work area safety
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Never use the tool in enclosed or poorly ventilated
spaces. Otherwise carbon monoxide may cause
dizziness, nausea or unconsciousness.
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Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
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Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust. Operating the tool can create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
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Keep children and bystanders away while operating
the tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
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Illuminate the work area sufficiently.
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There may be local regulations concerning noise
which must be complied with by keeping noise
levels within prescribed limits. In certain cases,
shutters should be used to contain noise.
Safety devices
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Make sure all safety systems are in working order
before operation. The tool must not operate if only
the trigger is pulled or if only the contact arm is
pressed against the wood. It must work only when
both actions are performed. Test for possible faulty
operation with fasteners unloaded and the pusher
in fully pulled position.
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Do not play with the contact element: it prevents
accidental discharge, so it must be kept on and not
removed. Securing the trigger in the ON position is
also very dangerous. Never attempt to fasten the
trigger. Do not operate a tool if any portion of the
tool operating controls is inoperable, disconnected,
altered, or not working properly.
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Do not attempt to keep the contact element
depressed with tape or wire. Death or serious injury
may occur.
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Always check contact element as instructed in this
manual. fasteners may be driven accidentally if the
safety mechanism is not working correctly.
Loading fasteners
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Do not load the tool with fasteners when any one of
the operating controls is activated.
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Use only fasteners specified in this manual. The
use of any other fasteners may cause malfunction
of the tool.
Power source
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Use the tool only with the Makita genuine fuel cell.
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Do not touch liquid gas sprayed out of the fuel cell.
Contact with it may cause injury.
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Risk of fire and explosion. When handling the fuel
cell for the purpose of storage, transportation,
inserting into and taking out of the tool and disposal:
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do not expose to sunlight and to temperatures
exceeding 50
ﾟ
C (122
ﾟ
F);
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do
not
smoke;
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avoid sparks and open flame.
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Always remove the battery cartridge and remove all
of the fasteners:
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when
unattended;
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before performing any maintenance or repair;
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before cleaning a jam;
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before moving the tool to a new location.
Operational safety
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Always check the tool for its overall condition and
loose screws before operation. Tighten as required.
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Handle the tool carefully, as there is 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.
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Stop the operation immediately if you notice
something wrong or out of the ordinary with the tool.
An improperly functioning tool must not be used.
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Do not point the ejection port at anyone in the
vicinity. Keep hands and feet away from the
ejection port area.
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Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
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Never point the tool toward yourself or anyone
whether it contains fasteners or not.
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Do not rush the job or force the tool. Handle the tool
carefully.
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Do not activate the tool unless the tool is placed
firmly against the workpiece.
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Never hold or carry the tool with a finger on the
trigger or hand it to someone in this condition.
Accidental firing can cause serious injury.
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Never use fastener driving tools marked with the
symbol "Do not use on scaffoldings, ladders" for
specific application for example: