Cleaning The Air Filter; Jammed Nailer; Maintenance - Makita GN900 Instruction Manual

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2. Hold the contact element pressing firmly and pull
the trigger.
Fuel gas is combusted and the nail is driven.
3. Further driving can be initiated only after both the
contact element and the trigger are released.
Anti dry fire mechanism
This is the mechanism that the tool prevents to be fired
without nail.
Dry fire prevention automatically sets up when the rest
of nails get to last 4-7 pieces.

Jammed nailer

CAUTION:
Always be sure to remove the fuel cell and the
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battery cartridge before clearing a jam.
When the nailer gets jammed, do as follows.
1. Remove the fuel cell, the battery cartridge and
nails.
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2. Loosen the (2) magazine mounting screws with
the hex wrench.
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3. Pull the handle/magazine away from the nose of
the tool and clear jam.
4. Realign the handle/magazine to the nose and
tighten mounting screws.
1. Trigger
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1. Screws
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5. Reload a strip of nails.
WARNING:
Make sure that the magazine mounting screws
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are tight and the magazine is tight to the nose.
Attempting to fire tool with a loose magazine will
result in loss of nail control, damage to the tool or
nail discharge toward operator.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always remove the fuel cell, the battery cartridge
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and nails before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.

Cleaning the air filter

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Press slightly up the fuel cover and pivot it open. And
then remove the filter cover and simply lift out the filter.
Tap the filter lightly to remove any dust. Soap and water
restores the filter to an almost new condition
Maintenance after daily work
At the end of daily work, conduct an end-of-workday
routine.
These simple steps are based on maintaining the safety
and performance of Makita Cordless Clipped Head
Framing Nailer
Before leaving the work site:
1. Remove the battery cartridge and store in a tool-
carrying case. Always use the Cordless Clipped
Head Framing Nailer case for transporting and
storing the tool.
2. Dispose of all empty fuel cells. Remember to
dispose of these cells where they will not be
found by children, crushed, punctured or burned.
When you get home:
(1) Place the battery cartridge in its charger if it
needs charging as indicated by the red
indication lamp near the handle.
(2) Wipe your Cordless Clip Head Framing
Nailer with a clean, soft cloth.
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1. Filter cover
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2. Filter
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