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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.Make sure that the trigger is locked when the
change lever is set to the LOCK position.
Checkwalls, ceilings, floors, roofingandthe like
carefully to avoid possible electrical shock, gas
leakage, explosions, etc. caused by striking live
wires, conduits or gas pipes.
Useonly nailsspecified inthis manual. The use
of any other nails may cause malfunctionof the
tool.
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Change lever
, Triggerlock
Do not permitthose uninstructedtousethetool.
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Makesure noone isnearby beforenailing. Never
attempt to nailfrom boththe insideand outside
at the same time. 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.
On rooftopsandother highlocations,nailas you
moveforward.
It iseasy to loseyourfooting ifyou
nailwhile inchingbackward. When nailingagainst
perpendicular surface, nail from the top to the
bottom. You canperformnailingoperationswith
less fatigue by doing
so.
A nailwill bebentorthetoolcanbecomejammed
if you mistakenly nail on top of another nail or
strikeaknotinthewood. The nailmay bethrown
and
hit someone, orthe tool itself canreactdan-
gerously. Place the nails with care.
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Do notleavethe loadedtoolortheaircompressor
under pressurefor alongtime out
in thesun. Be
surethatdust, sand, chipsandforeignmatterwill
not enter the tool
in the place where you leave
it setting.
@Do not point the ejection port at anyone in the
vicinity. Keep hands and feet away from the
ejection port area.
@Whenthe air hoseisconnected,do notcarrythe
tool with your finger onthe trigger or hand
it to
someone
in this condition. Accidental firingcan
be extremely dangerous.
Handlethe toolcarefullyasthere is high pressure
inside the tool that can be dangerous if a crack
iscaused by rough handling (dropping or strik-
ing).
Do not attempt to carve or engrave on the
tool.
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Stopnailingoperationsimmediatelyif you notice
something wrong or out of the ordinary withthe
tool.
*Always disconnect the air hoseandremoveallof
the nails:
1. When unattended.
2. Beforeperformingany maintenanceor repair.
3. Before cleaning a jam.
4. Before moving the tool to a new location.
Perform cleaning and maintenance right after
finishing the job. Keep the tool intip-top condi-
tion. Lubricate moving parts to prevent rusting
and minimize friction related wear. Wipe
off all
dust from the parts.
*When not operating the tool, always lock the
trigger by turning the change lever to the LOCK
position.
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*Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a
legible WARNING LABEL.
*Do not modify tool without authorization from
Makita.
Ask Makita’s Factoryor Authorizedservicecenter
for periodical inspection of the tool.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
maintenanceandrepairsshould be performedby
Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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