Makita AN8300 User manual

Pneumatic Framing Nailer
Dimensions Min hose
Air pressure Nail length Nail capacity IL x H x Wl diameter
MODEL AN8300
Net
weight
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
4.2 ~ 8.5 kgf1cmZG
(60 - 120 PSIG)
8.5 mm 3.6 kg
51 mm - 90 mm
64 - 74 pes,
544mmx349mmx 112mm
(2"
- 3-112") (21-13132" x 13-314" x 4-13/32',) (11132") (7.9 lbsl
* Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
*Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
*3-1/2" nail: Use for soft workpieces only.

IMPORTANT
SAFETY TOOL USE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: WHEN USING THIS TOOL, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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 butnotloose 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.
WARNIN
G :
It isan employer's responsibility toenforce 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.
Handlethe tool carefully.
Do not operatewhen under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or the like.

General Tool Handling Guidelines:
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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.
6. Do nottransport thetool with the operating con-
7. Do not loadthe tool with fasteners with the work-contacting element or operating con
trol depressed.
trol depressed.
Sparks sometimesfly whenthetool isused. Do not
usethetool near volatile, flammable materialssuch
as gasoline, thinner, paint, gas, adhesives, etc.; they
will ignite and explode, causing serious injury.
The area should be sufficiently illuminatedtoassure
safe operations.
The area should be clear and litter- free. Be espe-
cially carefultomaintaingood footing and balance.
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*Only those involved in the work should be in the

There may be local regulations concerning noise
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which must be compliedwith by keepingnoise levels
within prescribed limits. In certain cases, shutters
should be used to contain noise.
Do nottamper with thetoolor attempt to use it for
other than nailing.
Do not play withthe contact arm;
it prevents accidental discharge, so it must be kept
onand not removed. Securing thetrigger
in theON
position is also very dangerous. Never attempt to
fasten the trigger.
Operatethetool within thespecified air pressureof
4.2 - 8.5 kgf/cm’G (60 - 120 PSIG) for safety
and longertoollife. Thetoolshouldnot be connected
toa source whose pressurepotentially exceeds
14.0
kgf/cm’G (200 PSIG).
Shutter
Trigger
Contact arm
120 PS1.G 120 PSIG
Never use the tool with other than compressed air.
If high-pressure gas (propane, acetylene, oxygen,
etc.) isused as a Dower source for this tool, thetool

Always check the tool for its overall condition and
loose screws before operation. Tighten as required.
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
pressedagainst the wood.
It must work only when
bothactions are performed. Test for possible faulty
operation
with nails unloaded and with the pusher
locked at fully pulled position.
@Checkwalls, 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.
Pusher
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Pusher
Live wire