Makita AF501 User manual

SPECIFICATIONS
4 - 7 kgf/cm2G
160 - 100 PSIG)
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MODEL AF501
246 mm x 57 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
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Applicable length (Brad nails!
Nail Min. hose
capacity diameter
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Dimensions
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: WHEN USING THIS TOOL, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: f?
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
For personal safety and proper operation and main-
tenance of the tool, read this instruction manual
carefully before using the tool.
Wear light but not loose clothing. Sleeves should be
buttoned
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 persons in the immediate
working area.
.Rushing the job or forcing the tool is dangerous.
Handle the
tool carefully. Do not operate when under
the influence of alcohol, drugs
or the like.
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General Tool Handling Guidelines:
1. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
2.Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone
whether
it contains fasteners or not.
3. Never depress the operating control unless the
nosepiece of the
tool is directed toward the
workpiece.
4.Respect the tool as a working implement.
5. No horseplay.
Sparks sometimes fly when the tool is used. Do not
usethe
tool near volatile, flammable materials such
asgasoline, 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.
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*Only those involved in the work should be in the
vicinity. Children especially must be kept away at
all times.
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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.
Do not tamper with the tool or attempt to use it for
other than nailing.
Operate the tool within the specified air pressure 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 (100 PSIG).
The tool should not be connected toa source whose
pressure potentially exceeds
14.0 kgf/cmzG (200
PSIG).
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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 power source for this tool, the tool will explode
and cause serious injury.
Shutter
COMPRESSED
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Always check the tool for its overall condition and
loose screwsbefore operation. Tighten asrequired.
Make sure the safety mechanism is in working order
before operation. First, disconnect the 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
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Use only nails specified in this manual. The use of
any other nails may cause malfunction of the tool.
Do not permit those uninstructed to. use the tool.
Make sure no one is nearby before nailing. Never
attempt
to nail from both the inside and outside at
the sametime.
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.
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On rooftops and other high locations, nail as you
move forward.
It is easy to lose your footing if you
nail while inching backward. When nailing against
perpendicular surface, nail from the top
to the
bottom. You
can perform nailing operations with less
fatigue by doing so.
A nail will be bent or the tool can become 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.
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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.
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*Do not point the ejection port at anyone in the
vicinity. Keep hands and feet away fromthe ejection
port area.
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*When the air hose is connected, do not carry the
tool with your finger on the trigger
or hand it to
someone in this condition. Accidental firing can be
extremely dangerous.
Handle the tool carefully asthere 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 nailing operations immediately if you notice
something wrong
or out of the ordinary with the
tool.
Always lock the trigger, disconnect the air hoseand
remove all
of the nails before inspection, main-
tenance, relocating,
or after operation is over.
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Perform cleaning and maintenance right after finish-
ing the job. Keep the tool in tip-top condition.
Lubricate moving parts to prevent rusting and
minimizefriction related wear. Wipe
off all dust from
the parts.
When not operating the tool, always lock the trigger
by turning the 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.
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Lock knob (I
-ock pin)
Ask Makita's Factory or Authorized service center
for periodical inspection of the tool.
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TOOL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND USE
Lubrication
To insure maximum performance, install an air set
(oiler, regulator,
air filter) as close as possible to the
tool. Adjust the oiler
so that one drop of oil will be
provided for every
50 nails.
When an air set is not used, oil the tool with 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 toward you
while pushing
up the leaf spring.
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Lock knob (Lock pin)
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Slide door
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