Removing Jammed Nails; Maintenance - Makita FN001G Instruction Manual

If the head of the nail remains above the workpiece sur-
face, drive the nail while holding the nailer head firmly
against the workpiece.
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.
► 1 . Sight window 2. Indicator
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.
► 1 . Driver guide 2. Hex bolt
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
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Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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Removing jammed nails

WARNING:
Always make sure that the trigger
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.
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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.