Functional Description; Operation - Makita AN560 Instruction Manual

• To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
maintenance and repairs should be performed by
Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using
Makita replacement parts.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained
from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to
follow the safety rules stated in this instruction
manual may cause serious personal injury.
INSTALLATION
Selecting compressor (Fig. 2)
The air compressor must comply with the requirements of
EN60335-2-34.
Select a compressor that has ample pressure and air
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
0.63 MPa (6.3 bar), a compressor with an air output over
65 L/minute 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 (Fig. 3)
Use an air hose as large and as short as possible 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 5.0 mm and a length of less than
20 m 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.
CAUTION:
• Low air output of the compressor, or a long or smaller
diameter air hose in relation to the nailing frequency
may cause a decrease in the driving capability of the
tool.
Lubrication (Fig. 4)
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. (Fig. 5)
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Adjusting depth of nailing
CAUTION:
• Always disconnect the hose before adjusting the depth
of nailing. (Fig. 6)
To adjust the depth of nailing, turn the adjuster so that the
arrow above the adjuster will point to the number
indicated on the adjuster. The depth of nailing is the
deepest when the arrow points to the number 1. It will
become shallower as the arrow points to higher number.
The depth can be changed in approx. 1.0 mm increments
per graduation. If nails cannot be driven deep enough
even when the arrow points to the number 1, increase the
air pressure. If nails are driven too deep even when the
arrow points to the number 9, decrease the air pressure.
Generally speaking, the tool service life will be longer
when the tool is used with lower air pressure and the
adjuster set to a lower number.
ASSEMBLY
Loading nailer
CAUTION:
• Always disconnect the hose before loading the nailer.
(Fig. 7)
Depress the latch lever and open the door. And then open
the magazine cap. (Fig. 8)
When install conical coil nails, remove the plate in the
magazine. When install flat coil nails, make sure the plate
is set in the magazine. (Fig. 9)
To remove the plate, raise the pressure section of
magazine cap and slide it out. To set the plate, raise the
pressure section of magazine cap and slide it in. (Fig. 10)
Lift and turn the coil support plate so that the coil support
plate points the graduation of the nail length that you are
going to install.
Notice:
An improperly positioned coil support plate may cause
poor nail feed or malfunction of the tool. (Fig. 11)
Place the nail coil over the coil support plate. Uncoil nails
enough to reach the feed claw. Place the first nail in the
driver channel and the second nail in the feed claw. Place
other uncoiled nails on feeder body. Make sure that the
nail coil is set properly in the magazine and close the
magazine cap.
Connecting air hose (Fig. 12)
Slip the air socket of the air hose onto the air fitting on the
nailer. Be sure that the air socket locks firmly into position
when installed onto the air fitting. A hose coupling must be
installed on or near the tool in such a way that the
pressure reservoir will discharge at the time the air supply
coupling is disconnected.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• WITH THE TRIGGER HELD IN A HALF-PULLED
POSITION, an unexpected nailing could occur, if
contact element is allowed to re-contact against the
workpiece or the other surface under the influence of