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

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.
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.Make sure no one is nearby before nailing. Never
attempt to nail from boththe inside and outside at
thesametime. Nails may ripthrough and/or fly off,
presenting a grave danger.
Watch your footingand 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, 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 performnailing operations
with less
fatigue by doing
so.
A nail will be bent or the tool can becomejammed
if you mistakenly nailontopof another nailor strike
a knot
in thewood. The nailmay bethrownand hit
someone, or the tool itself can react dangerously.
Place the nails
with care.
Hold the workpiece securely. Under nailer impact,
the workpiece canfly about dangerously
if not held
securely
in place.
Do not leave the loaded tool or the air compressor
underpressurefor a longtime out
in thesun. Be sure
that dust, sand, chips and foreign matter
will not
enter thetool
in the placewhere you leave it setting.

.Do not point the ejection port at anyone in the
vicinity. Keep handsandfeet awayfrom the ejection
port area.
*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 as there is high pressure
inside
the tool that can be dangerous if a crack is
caused by rough handling (droppingor 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 disconnect the air hose and remove all of
the nails before inspection, maintenance, relocating,
or after operation is over.
Performcleaningand maintenanceright after finish-
ing the job. Keep the tool
in tip-top condition.
Lubricate moving parts to prevent rusting and
minimizefrictionrelatedwear. Wipe off all dust from
the parts.
Ask Makita's Factory or Authorized service center
for periodical inspection of the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

TOOL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND USE
Lubrication
To insure maximum performance, install the 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
30 nails.
When the air
set oiler is not used, oil with a few drops
of turbine oil through the air plug both before and
after nailing operations. Simply
oil before use, but
when oiling after use, operate the tool several times
to assure good lubrication. This makes certain the oil
works into and throughout the tool to prevent rust-
ing. When using the tool for
a long time, oil during
nailing operations.
Loadingnailer
CAUTION:
Always disconnect the air hose before loading the nails intothe nailer
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Pull the pusher until it is locked by the lock lever.
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Pusher
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Insert strip of nails into the magazine. Two strips of
nails can be loaded
at a time.
Make sure that when loading the second strip the first
nail of the second strip
sets on (overlaps) the last nail
of the first strip.