Makita AN451 Instruction Manual page 3

(7) Do not load the tool with fasteners
when any one of the operating con-
trols is activated.
(8) Do not operate the tool with any power
source other than that specified in the
tool operating/safety instructions.
6. An improperly functioning tool must not
be used.
7. Sparks sometimes fly when the tool is
used. Do not use the tool near volatile,
flammable materials such as gasoline,
thinner, paint, gas, adhesives, etc.; they
will ignite and explode, causing serious
injury.
8. The area should be sufficiently illumi-
nated to assure safe operations. The area
should be clear and litter-free. Be espe-
cially careful to maintain good footing and
balance.
9. Only those involved in the work should be
in the vicinity. Children especially must be
kept away at all times.
10. There may be local regulations concern-
ing noise which must be complied with by
keeping noise levels within prescribed
limits. In certain cases, shutters should be
used to contain noise.
11. Do not play with the contact element: it
prevents accidental discharge, so it must
be kept on and not removed. Securing the
trigger in the ON position is also very dan-
gerous. Never attempt to fasten the trig-
ger. Do not operate a tool if any portion of
the tool operating controls is inoperable,
disconnected, altered, or not working
properly.
12. Operate the tool within the specified air
pressure on the tool label for safety and
longer tool life. Do not exceed the recom-
mended max. operating pressure. The
tool should not be connected to a source
whose pressure potentially exceeds 14.0
2
kgf/cm G (200 PSIG).
13. Never use the tool with other than com-
pressed air. If bottled gas (carbon dioxide,
oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, air, etc.) or
combustible gas (hydrogen, propane,
acetylene, etc.) is used as a power source
for this tool, the tool will explode and
cause serious injury.
14. Always check the tool for its overall condi-
tion and loose screws before operation.
Tighten as required.
15. Make sure all safety systems are in work-
ing order before operation. The tool must
not operate if only the trigger is pulled or
if only the contact element is pressed
against the wood. It must work only when
both actions are performed. Test for pos-
sible faulty operation with nails unloaded
and the contact element in fully pulled
position.
16. Check walls, ceilings, floors, roofing and
the like carefully to avoid possible electri-
cal shock, gas leakage, explosions, etc.
caused by striking live wires, conduits or
gas pipes.
17. Use only nails specified in this manual.
The use of any other nails may cause mal-
function of the tool.
18. Do not permit those uninstructed to use
the tool.
19. Make sure no one is nearby before nailing.
Never attempt to nail from both the inside
and outside at the same time. Nails may
rip through and/or fly off, presenting a
grave danger.
20. Watch your footing and maintain your bal-
ance with the tool. Make sure there is no
one below when working in high loca-
tions, and secure the air hose to prevent
danger if there is sudden jerking or catch-
ing.
21. On rooftops and other high locations, nail
as you move forward. It is easy to lose
your footing if you nail while inching back-
ward. When nailing against perpendicular
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