Makita FN001GA202 Manuel D'instructions page 10

Driving nails
WARNING:
Do not use this nailer for fasten-
ing electrical cables. It is not designed for electric
cable installation and may damage the insulation of
electric cables thereby causing electric shock or fire
hazards.
WARNING:
Continue to place the contact
element firmly on the material until the nail is
driven completely. Unintentional firing may cause
personal injuries.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool firmly during
operation.
1. Release the trigger lock.
2. Place flat the contact element on the material.
3.
Pull the switch trigger fully to drive a nail.
4.
To drive the next nail, release your finger from the
switch trigger once, and then repeat the step 2 and 3
above.
► Fig.15: 1. Switch trigger 2. Contact element
You can also drive the nails when dragging the tool to
the next area with the contact element pressed against
the material and pulling the switch trigger.
► Fig.16
If the head of the nail remains above the workpiece sur-
face, drive the nail while holding the nailer head firmly
against the workpiece.
► Fig.17
NOTE: If the head of the nail still remains above the
workpiece even you hold the nail head, the material
may not be suitable for the nailer. Continuing to use
the nailer on such material may result in a damage to
the driver of the nailer and/or nailer jamming.
Anti dry fire mechanism
WARNING:
Always make sure that your
fingers are not placed on the switch trigger or
the contact element and the battery cartridge is
removed before loading the nailer.
When the number of remaining nail strips in the maga-
zine is empty, the switch trigger can no longer be pulled.
At this time, insert a new nail strip in the magazine. The
switch trigger can be pulled again.
Checking remaining nails
You can check the amount of remaining nails through
the sight window.
The red indicator moves toward firing opening as the
amount of remaining nails becomes smaller.
► Fig.18: 1. Sight window 2. Indicator
Removing jammed nails
WARNING:
is released, and the battery cartridge and nails are
removed before removing jammed nails.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the jammed nails with
bare hands. The nail may jump out of the magazine
and cause an injury.
Remove the hex bolts on the driver guide using the hex
wrench.
Take the jammed nails from the nail guide groove with a
slotted screwdriver.
Secure the driver guide with the hex bolts.
► Fig.19: 1. Driver guide 2. Hex bolt
NOTE: After securing the driver guide, always make
sure that it actuates properly. If not, remove hex bolts
and install the driver guide again.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Replacing driver guide
Optional accessory
Replace the standard-equipped driver guide with the
optional driver guide better suited for fastening soft
wood.
1. Remove the hex bolts on the driver guide using
the hex wrench.
► Fig.20: 1. Hex bolt
2. Pull off the standard-equipped driver guide
downward.
► Fig.21: 1. Standard-equipped driver guide
3. Install the optional driver guide by pushing it
upward into the guide slot.
► Fig.22: 1. Optional driver guide 2. Guide slot
4. Secure the optional driver guide with the hex bolts.
► Fig.23: 1. Hex bolt
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Always make sure that the trigger