Makita AN901 User manual

Construction Coil Nailer
Air pressure
4.5 - 8.5 kgf1cmZG
(65 - 120 PSIG)
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MODEL AN901
Min. hose diameter Net weight
Dimensions
(L x H x W)
(12-112" x 16" x 5-118")
Nail length Nail capacity
316 mm 408 mm 13' " 8.5 mm (5116") 3.1 kg (6.8 Ibs)
45 mm - 90 mm
(1-314" - 3-112") 150
- 300 pes'
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
.For personal safety and proper operation and
maintenance of the tool, read this instruction
manual carefully before using the tool.
Alwayswear safety glassesto protect your eyes
fromdustor nailinjury. The safetyglassesshould
conformwiththe requirementsof ANSI
287.1 -
1979.
WARNIN G :
It isan employer’s responsibility to enforce the
useof safetyeye protectionequipmentbythetool
operatorsandbyother persons
in the immediate
working area.
.Wear hearing protection to protect your ears
againstexhaust noiseandheadprotection. Also
wear lightbutnotlooseclothing. Sleevesshould
be buttoned or rolled up. No necktie should be
worn.
Rushingthejob orforcing the tool isdangerous.
Handle the tool carefully.
Do not operate when
underthe influenceof alcohol, drugsorthe like.
Safety
glasses
I Head
protection
, Hearing
protection
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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 fastenersor not.
3. Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece.
4. Respect the tool as a working implement.
5. No horseplay.
6. Do not hold or carry the tool with a finger on the trigger.
7. Do notloadthetoolwith fastenerswhenany one of theoperatingcontrolsisactivated.
8. Do not operatethe tool with any power source other than that specified inthe tool
An improperlyfunctioning tool mustnotbeused.
operatingkafety instructions.
*Sparks sometimesfly when the tool isused.
Do
notusethetoolnearvolatile, flammablematerials
such
as gasoline, thinner, paint, gas, adhesives,
etc.; they will igniteandexplode, causingserious
injury.
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The area should be sufficiently illuminated to
assure safe operations.
The area should be clear and litter- free. Be
especially careful to maintain good footing and
balance.
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Onlythose involvedinthe work should be inthe
vicinity. Childrenespecially mustbekeptawayat
all times.
Theremay belocalregulationsconcerning noise
which must be complied with by keeping noise
levelswithin prescribed limits.
In certain cases,
shutters should be used to contain noise.
Do notplaywiththecontactelement: it prevents
accidental discharge,
so it must be kept on and
not removed. Securing the trigger
in the ON po-
sition is also very dangerous. Never attempt to
fasten the trigger.
Do not operate a tool if any portion of the tool
operating controls isinoperable, disconnected,
altered, or not working properly.
Operatethetoolwithinthespecifiedair pressure
of
4.5 - 8.5 kgf/cm*G (65 - 120 PSIG) for safety
and longer tool life.
Do not exceed the recom-
mended max. operating pressure of
8.5
kgf/cmzG (120 PSIG). The tool should not be
connectedtoasourcewhosepressurepotentially
exceeds
14.0 kgf/cmzG (200 PSIG).
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8 5 kgf/cm2 G
8 5 kgf/cm2G
(120 PSIG) (120 PSIG)
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.Never use the tool with other than compressed
air. If bottled gas (carbon dioxide, oxgen, nitro-
gen, hydrogen, air, etc.) or combustible gas
(hydrogen, propane, acetylene, etc.) is used as
apowersourcefor thistool, thetoolwillexplode
and cause serious injury.
*Always check the tool for its overall condition
and loose screws before operation. Tighten
as
required.
Makesure all safety systemsare in workingorder
before operation. The tool must not operate if
only the trigger is pulled or if only
the contact
elementispressedagainstthewood. Itmustwork
only when both actions are performed. Test for
possible faulty operation with nails unloaded.
COMPRESSED
AIR
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