Installation - Makita AF505 Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION

Selecting compressor
L /min
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60
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Nailing frequency (times/min.)
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Select a compressor that has ample pressure and air
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output to assure cost-efficient operation. The graph
shows the relation between nailing frequency,
applicable pressure and compressor air output. Thus,
for example, if nailing takes place at a rate of
approximately 60 times per minute at a compression of
0.69 MPa (6.9 bar), a compressor with an air output
over 60 L/min is required. Pressure regulators must be
used to limit air pressure to the rated pressure of the
tool where air supply pressure exceeds the tool's rated
pressure. Failure to do so may result in serious injury
to tool operator or persons in the vicinity.
Selecting air hose
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Use an air hose as large and as short as possible
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to assure continuous, efficient nailing operation.
With an air pressure of 0.49 MPa (4.9 bar), an air
hose with an internal diameter of over 6.5 mm
(1/4") and a length of less than 20 m (6.6 ft.) is
recommended when the interval between each
nailing is 0.5 seconds. Air supply hoses shall have
a minimum working pressure rating of 1.03 MPa
(10.3 bar) or 150 percent of the maximum pressure
produced in the system whichever is higher.
50 60
CAUTION:
Low air output of the compressor, or a long or
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smaller diameter air hose in relation to the nailing
frequency may cause a decrease in the driving
capability of the tool.
Lubrication
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To insure maximum performance, install an air set (oiler,
regulator, air filter) as close as possible to the tool.
Adjust the oiler so that one drop of oil will be provided
for every 50 nails.
When an air set is not used, oil the tool with pneumatic
tool oil by placing 2 (two) or 3 (three) drops into the air
fitting. This should be done before and after use. For
proper lubrication, the tool must be fired a couple of
times after pneumatic tool oil is introduced.
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1. Pneumatic tool
oil
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