Maintenance - Makita AF353 Instruction Manual

Driving pin nails
WARNING:
Make sure to contact the nose
against the material before pulling the trigger.
Misfiring may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
When not in use, always set the
lock lever to the trigger lock position.
► Fig.19
1. Place the nose on the material flatly, and hold the
tool firmly against the material.
2. Pull the lock lever, and pull the trigger fully to drive
the pin nail.
3. After driving a pin nail, be sure to release the
trigger and lock lever fully.
If the head of driven pin nail remains above the surface
of material, hold the pin nailer head firmly when driving
the pin nail.
► Fig.20
NOTE: When the trigger is pulled after a quick trig-
ger action, the nailer may do nothing but operates
momentarily and not fire pin nail. In that case, release
the trigger and the lock lever fully before driving the
pin nail again.
NOTICE:
Do not use deformed nails or nail strip.
Failure to do so causes poor nail feeding.
Anti dry fire mechanism
This tool is equipped with an anti dry fire mechanism.
When there are a few nails remaining in the magazine,
the trigger will be locked in the undepressed position to
prevent the tool from being activated. When it is acti-
vated, load more nails to resume operation.
Empty indicator
When the remaining number of nails in the magazine
becomes low, the empty indicator turns to red. Reload
the nails when the empty indicator becomes red.
► Fig.21: 1. Empty indicator
Removing jammed pin nails
WARNING:
Always return the trigger and lock
lever and disconnect the hose before removing
jammed nails.
When a pin nail is jammed, remove the pin nail as fol-
lows. Make sure to disconnect the hose before remov-
ing the jammed nails.
► Fig.22: 1. Bolt (A) 2. Bolt (B) 3. Driver guide cover
1.
Take out pin nails that remain inside the magazine.
2.
Remove the nose adapter.
3. Loosen bolt (A) and bolt (B) by turning them approximately
two turns using the hex wrench provided with the pin nailer.
4. Remove driver guide cover by sliding it.
5. Remove stuck pin nails, debris, adhesives and
woodchips etc. from the passage for pin nails.
6. Check the driver guide cover for stuck pin nails or
other foreign matters.
7. Return the driver guide cover, secure it with these
two bolts, and return the nose adapter.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always return the trigger and lock
lever and disconnect the hose before attempting
to perform inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Maintenance of nailer
Always check the tool for its overall condition and loose
screws before operation. Tighten as required.
With tool disconnected, make daily inspection to assure
free movement of the lock lever and trigger. Do not use
tool if the trigger or lock lever sticks or binds.
When the tool is not to be used for an extended period
of time, lubricate the tool using pneumatic tool oil and
store the tool in a safe place. Avoid exposure to direct
sunlight and/or humid or hot environment.
► Fig.23
Maintenance of compressor, air set
and air hose
After operation, always drain the compressor tank and
the air filter. If moisture is allowed to enter the tool,
it may result in poor performance and possible tool
failure.
► Fig.24: 1. Drain cock
► Fig.25: 1. Air filter
Check regularly to see if there is sufficient pneumatic
tool oil in the oiler of the air set. Failure to maintain suffi-
cient lubrication will cause O-rings to wear quickly.
► Fig.26: 1. Oiler 2. Pneumatic tool oil
Keep the air hose away from heat (over 60°C, over
140°F), away from chemicals (thinner, strong acids or
alkalis). Also, route the hose away from obstacles which
it may become dangerously caught on during operation.
Hoses must also be directed away from sharp edges
and areas which may lead to damage or abrasion to
the hose.
Nails
Handle nail strips and their box carefully. If the nail
strips have been handled roughly, they may be out of
shape, causing poor nail feed.
Avoid storing nails in a very humid or hot place or place
exposed to direct sunlight.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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