Makita AF500HP User manual

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GB Pneumatic Pin Nailer INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SPneumatisk stiftpistol BRUKSANVISNING
NPneumatisk spikerpistol BRUKSANVISNING
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Paineilmatoiminen viimeistelynaulain KÄYTTÖOHJE
LV Pneimatiskais naglotājs LIETOŠANAS INSTRUKCIJA
LT Pneumatinis viniųšautuvas NAUDOJIMO INSTRUKCIJA
EE Pneumaatiline naelapüstol KASUTUSJUHEND
RUS Пневматический молоток для
забивания металических гвоздей
РУКОВОДСТВО ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ
AF500HP

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
Explanation of general view
3-1. Locking position
3-2. Released position
3-3. Lock lever
4-1. Trigger
4-2. Contact element
5-1. Trigger
5-2. Contact element
6-1. Lock lever
7-1. Lock lever
8-1. Adjuster
9-1. Too deep
9-2. Flush
9-3. Too shallow
11-1. Contact top cover
11-2. Hole
11-3. Protrusion
11-4. Nose adapter
13-1. Nose adapter
14-1. Lock lever
14-2. Contact element
15-1. Place first the contact element
against workpiece.
16-1. Hook
16-2. Hex wrench 3
17-1. Driver guide cover
17-2. Screw
17-3. Contact top cover
24-1. Drain cock
SPECIFICATIONS
Model AF500HP
Air pressure 0.98 - 2.26 MPa (9.8 - 22.6 bar)
Nail Iength 15 mm - 50 mm
Nail capacity 100 pcs.
Pneumatic tool oil ISO VG32 or equivalent
Dimensions (L X H X W) 228 mm X 61 mm X 207 mm
Min. hose diameter 5.0 mm or more
Net weight 1.2 kg
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
END106-3
Symbols
The following show the symbols used for the equipment.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
･Read instruction manual.
･Wear safety glasses.
･Do not use on scaffoldings, ladders.
ENE073-1
Intended use
The tool is intended for fastening on interior work and
furniture work.
ENG905-1
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined
according to EN792:
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 80 dB(A)
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).
Wear ear protection
ENG904-2
Vibration
The vibration total value determined according to
EN792:
Vibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2or less
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
ENG901-1
• The declared vibration emission value has been
measured in accordance with the standard test
method and may be used for comparing one tool
with another.
• The declared vibration emission value may also be
used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING:
• The vibration emission during actual use of the
power tool can differ from the declared emission
value depending on the ways in which the tool is
used.
• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the
operator that are based on an estimation of
exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking
account of all parts of the operating cycle such as
the times when the tool is switched off and when it
is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

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ENH003-14
For European countries only
EC Declaration of Conformity
We Makita Corporation as the responsible
manufacturer declare that the following Makita
machine(s):
Designation of Machine:
Pneumatic Pin Nailer
Model No./ Type: AF500HP
are of series production and
Conforms to the following European Directives:
2006/42/EC
And are manufactured in accordance with the following
standards or standardised documents:
EN792
The technical documentation is kept by:
Makita International Europe Ltd.
Technical Department,
Michigan Drive, Tongwell,
Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, England
30.1.2009
000230
Tomoyasu Kato
Director
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502, JAPAN
ENB110-4
Pneumatic nailer/stapler safety
warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in serious injury, electric shock
and/or fire.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
For personal safety and proper operation and
maintenance of the tool, read this instruction manual
before using the tool.
General safety
• Do not permit those uninstructed to use the tool.
• No horseplay. Respect the tool as a working
implement.
• Do not operate when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or the like.
• Never alter the tool.
Personal protective equipments
• Always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes
from dust or fastener injury.
WARNING: It is an employer's responsibility to
enforce the use of safety eye protection equipment
by the tool operators and by other persons in the
immediate working area.
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
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
• 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.
• Keep children and bystanders away while
operating the tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
• Illuminate the work area sufficiently.
• 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
• 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.
• 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

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portion of the tool operating controls is inoperable,
disconnected, altered, or not working properly.
• Do not attempt to keep the contact element
depressed with tape or wire. Death or serious
injury may occur.
• Always check contact element as instructed in this
manual. fasteners may be driven accidentally if the
safety mechanism is not working correctly.
• When not operating the tool, always lock the
trigger by turning the lock lever to the LOCK
position.
• Make sure that the trigger is locked when the lock
lever is set to the LOCK position.
Loading fasteners
• Do not load the tool with fasteners when any one
of the operating controls is activated.
• Use only fasteners specified in this manual. The
use of any other fasteners may cause malfunction
of the tool.
Power source
• Never connect the tool to compressed air line
where the air pressure can exceed the suitable air
pressure range of the tool, specified in the
"SPECIFICATIONS" table, by 10%. Make sure that
the pressure supplied by the compressed air
system does not exceed the suitable air pressure
range of the tool. Set the air pressure initially to
the lower value of the suitable air pressure range.
• Operate the tool at the lowest pressure required
for the application, in order to prevent
unnecessarily high noise levels, increased wear
and resulting failures.
• Never use the tool with other than compressed air.
If bottled gas (carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen,
hydrogen, air, etc.) or combustible gas (hydrogen,
propane, acetylene, etc.) is used as a power
source for this tool, the tool will explode and cause
serious injury.
• Always disconnect the air hose and remove all of
the fasteners:
−when unattended;
−before performing any maintenance or
repair;
−before cleaning a jam;
−Before moving the tool to a new location.
• Use only pneumatic tool oil specified in this
manual.
Operational safety
• Always check the tool for its overall condition and
loose screws before operation. Tighten as required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not point the ejection port at anyone in the
vicinity. Keep hands and feet away from the
ejection port area.
• Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
• Never point the tool toward yourself or anyone
whether it contains fasteners or not.
• Do not rush the job or force the tool. Handle the
tool carefully.
• Do not activate the tool unless the tool is placed
firmly against the workpiece.
• 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.
• Never use fastener driving tools marked with the
symbol "Do not use on scaffoldings, ladders" for
specific application for example:
−when changing one driving location to
another involves the use of scaffoldings,
stairs, ladders, or ladder alike constructions,
e.g. roof laths;
−closing boxes or crates;
−fitting transportation safety systems e.g. on
vehicles and wagons.
• Check walls, ceilings, floors, roofing and the like
carefully to avoid possible electrical shock, gas
leakage, explosions, etc. caused by striking live
wires, conduits or gas pipes.
• Do not use the tool for fastening electrical cables.
It is not designed for electric cable installation and
may damage the insulation of electric cables
thereby causing electric shock or fire hazards.
• 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.
• On rooftops and other high locations, drive
fasteners as you move forward. It is easy to lose
your footing if you drive fasteners while inching
backward. When driving fasteners against
perpendicular surface, work from the top to the
bottom. You can perform driving operations with
less fatigue by doing so.
• A fastener will be bent or the tool can become
jammed if you mistakenly drive fastener on top of
another fastener or strike a knot in the wood. The
fastener may be thrown and hit someone, or the
tool itself can react dangerously. Place the
fasteners with care.
• 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.
• Never attempt to drive fasteners from both the
inside and outside at the same time. Fasteners
may rip through and/or fly off, presenting a grave
danger.

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Service
• Perform cleaning and maintenance right after
finishing the job. Keep the tool in tip-top condition.
Lubricate moving parts to prevent rusting and
minimize friction-related wear. Wipe off all dust
from the parts.
• Ask Makita authorized service center for periodical
inspection of the tool.
• To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
maintenance and repairs should be performed by
Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using
Makita replacement parts.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
INSTALLATION
Selecting compressor
L/min
Nailingfrequency (times/min.)
Compressor air outputper minute
2.26MPa(22.6bar)
1.76MPa(17.6bar)
1.18MPa(11.8bar)
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• Select a compressor that has ample pressure and
air output to assure cost-efficient operation. The
graph shows the relation between nailing
frequency, applicable pressure and compressor air
output. Thus, for example, if nailing takes place at
a rate of approximately 60 times per minute at a
compression of 1.76 MPa (17.6 bar), a
compressor with an air output over 40 L/min is
required. Pressure regulators must be used to limit
air pressure to the rated pressure of the tool where
air supply pressure exceeds the tool's rated
pressure. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury to tool operator or persons in the vicinity.
Selecting air hose
WARNING:
• Use a high pressure resistant air hose. The air
pressure used for this nailer is higher than that for
other general finishing nailers.
Fig.1
• Use an air hose as large and as short as possible
to assure continuous, efficient nailing operation.
CAUTION:
• Low air output of the compressor, or a long or
smaller diameter air hose in relation to the nailing
frequency may cause a decrease in the driving
capability of the tool.
Lubrication
Before and after use, oil the tool with pneumatic tool oil
by placing two or three drops into the air fitting. For
proper lubrication, the tool must be fired a couple of
times after pneumatic tool oil is introduced.
Fig.2

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always lock the trigger and disconnect the hose
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Checking before operation
WARNING:
• Never use the nailer when the safety elements are
not in working order. Using it in that condition may
cause a personal injuries and damage.
This nailer does not fire nails without activating both the
trigger and the safety elements. Before nailing, check
the nailer that the safety systems is in working order by
following the procedure shown below.
Fig.3
1. Make sure that nails are not loaded on the tool
before operation.
2. Connect the air hose to the tool.
3. Set the lock lever in the released position.
4. Pull the slide door of the magazine toward
yourself.
5. Pull only the trigger.
6. Release the finger from trigger and place the
safety element against the workpiece.
7. Bring the safety element off the workpiece, pull
the trigger and then place the safety element
against the workpiece.
8. If the nailer works between 5 - 7, the safety
elements are not in working order.
Fig.4
Fig.5
Using the trigger lock
The tool has trigger lock to avoid accidents by an
unintentional start. The trigger lock makes the trigger
unmovable and let the tool cause no firing.
To lock the trigger, set the lock lever in the “ LOCK ”
position.
Before nailing, set the lock lever in the “ FREE ”
position. When not in use, always set it in the “ LOCK
“ position and disconnect the hose from the tool.
Fig.6
Fig.7
Adjusting depth of nailing
CAUTION:
• Always lock the trigger and disconnect the hose
before adjusting the depth of nailing.
Fig.8
Fig.9
To adjust the depth of nailing, turn the adjuster. The
depth of nailing is the deepest when the adjuster is
turned fully in the A direction shown in the figure. It will
become shallower as the adjuster is turned in the B
direction.
Hook
Fig.10
CAUTION:
• Always lock the trigger and disconnect the hose
before changing the hook installation position and
using the hook.
• Never hook the tool at high location, on waist belt
or potentially unstable surface.
The hook is convenient for hanging the tool temporarily.
The hook can be installed on either side of the tool.
When changing the installation position, remove the
screw from the hook. Place the hook on the desired
position and secure it with screw.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always lock the trigger and disconnect the hose
before carrying out any work on the tool.
• Load the same kind, size and uniform length of
nails when loading nails in the magazine.
Loading pin nailer
CAUTION:
• Always lock the trigger and disconnect the hose
before loading the pin nailer.
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Press the lock lever and open the magazine by pulling it
toward yourself with the lever pressed.
Align the tip of pin nails with the grooves at the bottom
of the magazine and push the whole part of pin nails
toward the firing opening.
Close the slide door firmly.
1. Lock lever
2. Slide backward
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Nose adapter
CAUTION:
Always lock the trigger and disconnect the hose before
loading the pin nailer.
Fig.11
To prevent the surface of workpiece from being
scratched or damaged, use the nose adapter. Before
attaching the nose adapter, remove two screws with the
hex wrench that are securing the contact top cover.
Attach the nose adapter so that its protrusion fit into the
groove in the contact element,
Fig.12
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.13
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.14
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.15
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.16
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.17
Remove two screws with the hex wrench that are
securing the contact top cover.
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 driver guide cover. Then take them out.
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.18
Always check the tool for its overall condition and loose
screws before operation. Tighten as required.
Fig.19
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.20
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.
Cap
Fig.21
When not in use, lock the trigger and disconnect the
hose. Then cap the air fitting port.
Fig.22
When the tool is not to be used for an extended period
of time, lubricate the tool using pneumatic tool oil and
store the tool in a safe place. Avoid exposure to direct
sunlight and/or humid or hot environment.
Fig.23

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Maintenance of compressor and air hose
Fig.24
After operation, always drain the compressor tank. If
moisture is allowed to enter the tool, It may result in
poor performance and possible tool failure.
Keep the air hose away from heat (over 60°C, over
140°F), away from chemicals (thinner, strong acids or
alkalis). Also, route the hose away from obstacles which
it may become dangerously caught on during operation.
Hoses must also be directed away from sharp edges
and areas which may lead to damage or abrasion to the
hose.
Stove
Thinner
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To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance and adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are
recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or
attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Nails
• Air hoses
• Safety goggles
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the tool
package as standard accessories. They may differ
from country to country.