Preparing The Tool For Use - Makita AF600 Manuel D'instructions

3. PREPARING THE TOOL FOR USE

3.1 PREPARING A TOOL FOR FIRST TIME
OPERATION
Please read and observe these operating instructions
before using the tool. Basic safety measures should
always be strictly followed to protect against damage to
the equipment and personal injury to the user or other
people working in the vicinity of operation.
3.2 CONNECTION TO THE COMPRESSED AIR
SYSTEM
Ensure that the pressure supplied by the compressed air
system does not exceed the maximum permissible oper-
ating pressure of the fastener driving tool. Set the air
pressure initially to the lower value of the recommended
operating pressure (see technical data). Empty the mag-
azine to prevent a fastener from being ejected at the next
stage of work in the event that internal parts of the fas-
tener driving tool are not in the starting position following
maintenance and repair work or transportation.
Connect the fastener driving tool to the compressed air
supply using suitable pressure hose equipped with quick-
action connectors.
Refer to the technical data sheet for the size of plug-in
nipple.
3.3 FILLING THE MAGAZINE
Only those fasteners specified under technical data (see
2) may be used.
When filling the magazine, hold the tool so that the muz-
zle is not pointing towards your own body or towards any
other person. Do not load the tool with fasteners with the
safety yoke or trigger depressed. Further design-related
specifications such as the fastener insertion or removal
as well as filling can be found in the technical data sheet.
3.4 HANDLING THE TOOL
Note section 1. Special references of these operating
instructions.
Having checked that the fastener driving tool is function-
ing correctly, apply the tool to a workpiece and actuate
the trigger.
You should endeavour in any event to work with the low-
est possible air pressure. This will give you three signifi
cant advantages:
1. energy will be saved,
2. less noise will be produced,
3. a reduction in fastener driving tool wear will be
achieved.
Avoid triggering the fastener driving tool if the magazine
is empty.
Any defective or improperly functioning fastener driving
tool must immediately be disconnected from the com-
pressed air supply and passed to a specialist for inspec-
tion.
In the event of longer breaks in work or at the end of the
working shift, disconnect the tool from the compressed
air supply and empty the magazine.
The compressed air connectors of the fastener driving
tool and the hoses should be protected against contami-
nation. The ingression of coarse dust, chips, sand etc.
will result in leaks and damage to the fastener driving tool
and the couplings.
Keep the tool dry.
3.5 SUITABLE NAILS
We recommend the use of machine nails for our nailer,
as these have a clean finish and are therefore the most
suitable. We can supply you with the name of a suitable
manufacturer upon request. Nails with bulging, irregular
and non-circular heads must not be used. Nails bearing a
pronounced fluting or ribbing on the shaft should be
avoided.
Other nails i.e. spiral nails, annular grooved nails, har-
poon-type nails and screw nails may be used, with limita-
tions depending on size, wood and available air pressure.
Remember: a single, bad nail could become the direct
cause of a serious malfunction.
3.6 PENETRATION SETTING
When the tool leaves the factory it is adjusted in such a
way that the fastener is driven in flush when the necessary
operating pressure is used. If the fastener is driven in too
far, the correct lower operating pressure has to be set.
Only if this is not sufficient or if the driver is too short after
the tip has been ground, an adjustment must be made.
Adjustment is only possible in the unpressurized condi-
tion.
Therefore disconnect the tool from the supply hose.
3.7 CLINCH NAILING
This procedure is used when you require a particularly
stable joint (cases, diagonal fences).
The nails should be approx. 10 – 15 mm (0.39 –
0.59 inch) longer than the thickness of the actual work-
piece.
Place the workpiece on a
table which is covered with
a steel plate and set the
nailer (tilted by approx. 45°)
on the workpiece and press
firmly. The nail is then
driven through the work-
piece and clinched on the
rear side.
4. MAINTENANCE
Disconnect fastener from hose before servicing. When
connecting the tool, it must not contain any fasteners.
Maintain the tool properly; clean it frequently, and oil the
moving parts once a week.
The fastener has special grease so that no additional
greasing is necessary between regular maintenance
work. Additional greasing with the lubricator of the main-
tenance unit or a line lubricator increase the length of
time before re-greasing the surface of the cylinder.
After approx. 100 000 driven fasteners, or at least once a
year, have the tool inspected by a specialist in order to
guarantee the safe function of the fastener driving tool.
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