Makita AN610H Instruction Manual page 6

Do not attempt to keep the contact element depressed
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with tape or wire. Death or serious injury may occur.
Always check contact element as instructed in this
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manual. fasteners may be driven accidentally if the
safety mechanism is not working correctly.
Loading fasteners
Do not load the tool with fasteners when any one
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of the operating controls is activated.
Use only fasteners specified in this manual. The use of
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any other fasteners may cause malfunction of the tool.
Power source
Never connect the tool to compressed air line where the
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air pressure can exceed the suitable air pressure range
of the tool, specified in the "SPECIFICATIONS" table, by
10%. Make sure that the pressure supplied by the
compressed air system does not exceed the suitable air
pressure range of the tool. Set the air pressure initially to
the lower value of the suitable air pressure range.
Operate the tool at the lowest pressure required for
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the application, in order to prevent unnecessarily high
noise levels, increased wear and resulting failures.
Never use the tool with other than compressed air. If
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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.
Always disconnect the air hose and remove all of
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the fasteners:
− when unattended;
− before performing any maintenance or repair;
− before cleaning a jam;
− before moving the tool to a new location.
Use only pneumatic tool oil specified in this manual.
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Operational safety
Always check the tool for its overall condition and
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loose screws before operation. Tighten as required.
Handle the tool carefully, as there is high pressure
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inside the tool that can be dangerous if a crack is
caused by rough handling (dropping or striking).
Do not attempt to carve or engrave on the tool.
Stop the operation immediately if you notice
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something wrong or out of the ordinary with the tool.
An improperly functioning tool must not be used.
Do not point the ejection port at anyone in the vicinity.
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Keep hands and feet away from the ejection port area.
Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
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Never point the tool toward yourself or anyone
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whether it contains fasteners or not.
Do not rush the job or force the tool. Handle the
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tool carefully.
Do not activate the tool unless the tool is placed
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firmly against the workpiece.
Never hold or carry the tool with a finger on the
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trigger or hand it to someone in this condition.
Accidental firing can cause serious injury.
Never use fastener driving tools marked with the
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symbol "Do not use on scaffoldings, ladders" for
specific application for example:
− when changing one driving location to another
involves the use of scaffoldings, stairs, ladders,
or ladder alike constructions, e.g. roof laths;
− closing boxes or crates;
− fitting transportation safety systems e.g. on
vehicles and wagons.
Check walls, ceilings, floors, roofing and the like
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carefully to avoid possible electrical shock, gas
leakage, explosions, etc. caused by striking live
wires, conduits or gas pipes.
Do not use the tool for fastening electrical cables.
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It is not designed for electric cable installation and
may damage the insulation of electric cables
thereby causing electric shock or fire hazards.
Watch your footing and maintain your balance with
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the tool. Make sure there is no one below when
working in high locations, and secure the air hose to
prevent danger if there is sudden jerking or catching.
On rooftops and other high locations, drive
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fasteners as you move forward. It is easy to lose
your footing if you drive fasteners while inching
backward. When
perpendicular surface, work from the top to the
bottom. You can perform driving operations with
less fatigue by doing so.
A fastener will be bent or the tool can become
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jammed if you mistakenly drive fastener on top of
another fastener or strike a knot in the wood. The
fastener may be thrown and hit someone, or the
tool itself can react dangerously. Place the
fasteners with care.
Do not leave the loaded tool or the air compressor
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under pressure for a long time out in the sun. Be sure
that dust, sand, chips and foreign matter will not
enter the tool in the place where you leave it setting.
Never attempt to drive fasteners from both the
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inside and outside at the same time. Fasteners may
rip through and/or fly off, presenting a grave danger.
Service
Perform cleaning and maintenance right after finishing
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the job. Keep the tool in tip-top condition. Lubricate
moving parts to prevent rusting and minimize friction-
related wear. Wipe off all dust from the parts.
Ask Makita authorized service center for periodical
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inspection of the tool.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
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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.
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driving fasteners against