Makita PT001G Instruction Manual page 10

Trigger-lock button
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
depress the trigger-lock button from B side to
lock the switch trigger in the OFF position.
► Fig.3: 1. Trigger-lock button 2. Switch trigger
► Fig.4
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled,
the trigger-lock button is provided.
To pull the switch trigger, depress the trigger-lock button
from A side.
After use, always press in the trigger-lock button from
B side.
Adjusting the depth of pin-nailing
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 adjusting the depth of nailing.
Depth of pin-nailing can be adjusted by turning the
adjuster on the tool. A pin nail drives deeper as you
turn the adjuster in the A direction shown in the figure,
and shallower in the B direction, within a range of up to
1.5 mm.
► Fig.5: 1. Adjuster
► Fig.6: 1. Too deep 2. Right depth 3. Too shallow
Lighting up the lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
Pull the switch trigger or actuate the contact element
to light up the lamp. The lamp remains lit for up to
60 seconds while pulling the switch trigger or actuating
the contact element. The lamp goes out approximately
10 seconds after releasing the switch trigger and the
contact element.
► Fig.7: 1. Lamp
NOTICE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the
lens of the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens
of lamp, or it may lower the illumination.
NOTICE:
The tool may not fire pin nails after the
battery becomes low on power even while the
lamp remains lit. In this case, charge the battery
cartridge.
NOTICE:
When the tool is overheated, the lamp
flashes. In this case, release the switch trigger
and contact element, and then cool down the tool/
battery before operating again.
NOTICE:
The lamp starts blinking if the pin nailer
detects an error during driving pin nails. In this
case, bring the pin nailer to a Factory Service
Center.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always make sure that your
fingers are not placed on the switch trigger or
the contact element and the battery cartridge is
removed before carrying out any work on the pin
nailer.
Loading and unloading pin nails
CAUTION:
Always make sure that your fin-
gers are not placed on the trigger and the battery
cartridge is removed before loading pin nails.
Unintentional firing may cause personal injuries and
property damage.
CAUTION:
Avoid slamming the slide door of
the magazine open and shut while pin nails are
loaded in the magazine. Accidentally dropping pin
nails especially when working in high places may
cause personal injuries.
1. Press the lock lever and open the slide door of the
magazine.
► Fig.8: 1. Lock lever 2. Slide door 3. Magazine
2. Set a pin nail strip with dotted triangles pointing
downwards, aligning the tips of pin nails with the guide
grooves at the bottom of the magazine. Make sure the
nail tips touch the bottom of the magazine, and then
gently slide the pin nail strip towards the driver guide.
► Fig.9: 1. Pin nails 2. Dotted triangle 3. Guide
grooves 4. Driver guide
► Fig.10: 1. Pin nails 2. Bottom of magazine
3. Clearances
NOTICE:
Make sure the tips of pin nails to be
placed firmly on the bottom of the magazine. Any
clearances around the tips of pin nails may cause
jamming and damages to the tool.
NOTICE:
Load pin nails in the correct direction.
Loading in wrong direction may cause premature
wear and tear of the driver and damage to the other
parts.
NOTICE:
Do not use deformed pin nail strips.
Use pin nails specified in this manual. Using pin
nails other than those specified may cause nail jam-
ming and breakage of the tool.
NOTICE:
Avoid loading nail strips of fewer pin
nails, especially when using pin nails in short
lengths. It may cause jamming and damages to the
tool.
NOTICE:
Do not load nail strips of different
lengths or multiple nail strips of fewer pin nails at
one time. It otherwise may cause jamming and dam-
ages to the tool.
3. Return the slide door to the original position and
lock it in place with the lock lever.
NOTICE:
Close the slide door gently. Applying
excessive force may cause deformation to the pin
nails, and the side door may not return to the original
position.
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