Makita AT1150A Instruction Manual page 3

12. Operate the tool within the specified air pres-
sure on the tool label for safety and longer tool
life. Do not exceed the recommended max.
operating pressure. The tool should not be con-
nected to a source whose pressure potentially
exceeds 200 PSIG (13.6 bar).
13. Never use the tool with other than compressed
air. If bottled gas (carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitro-
gen, 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.
14. Always check the tool for its overall condition
and loose screws before operation. Tighten as
required.
15. Make sure all safety systems are in working
order before operation. The tool must not oper-
ate if only the trigger is pulled or if only the con-
tact element is pressed against the wood. It
must work only when both actions are per-
formed. Test for possible faulty operation with
staples unloaded and the contact element in
fully pulled position.
16. Check walls, ceilings, floors, roofing and the
like carefully to avoid possible electrical shock,
gas leakage, explosions, etc. caused by striking
live wires, conduits or gas pipes.
17. Use only staples specified in this manual. The
use of any other staples may cause malfunction
of the tool.
18. Do not permit those uninstructed to use the
tool.
19. Make sure no one is nearby before stapling.
Never attempt to staple from both the inside
and outside at the same time. Staples may rip
through and/or fly off, presenting a grave dan-
ger.
20. Watch your footing and maintain your balance
with 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.
21. On rooftops and other high locations, staple as
you move forward. It is easy to lose your footing
if you staple while inching backward. When sta-
pling against perpendicular surface, staple from
the top to the bottom. You can perform stapling
operations with less fatigue by doing so.
22. A staple will be bent or the tool can become
jammed if you mistakenly staple on top of
another staple or strike a knot in the wood. The
staple may be thrown and hit someone, or the
tool itself can react dangerously. Place the sta-
ples with care.
23. Do not leave the loaded tool or the air compres-
sor 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.
24. Do not point the ejection port at anyone in the
vicinity. Keep hands and feet away from the
ejection port area.
25. When the air hose is connected, do not carry
the tool with your finger on the trigger or hand it
to someone in this condition. Accidental firing
can be extremely dangerous.
26. Handle the tool carefully, as there is high pres-
sure 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.
27. Stop stapling operations immediately if you
notice something wrong or out of the ordinary
with the tool.
28. Always disconnect the air hose and remove all
of the staples:
• When unattended.
• Before performing any maintenance or
repair.
• Before cleaning a jam.
• Before moving the tool to a new location.
29. Perform cleaning and maintenance right after
finishing the job. Keep the tool in tip-top condi-
tion. Lubricate moving parts to prevent rusting
and minimize friction-related wear. Wipe off all
dust from the parts.
30. Do not modify tool without authorization from
Makita.
31. Do not attempt to keep the trigger or contact
element depressed with tape or wire. Death or
serious injury may occur.
32. Always check contact element as instructed in
this manual. staples may be driven accidentally
if the safety mechanism is not working cor-
rectly.
33. Ask Makita's Authorized service centers for
periodical inspection of the tool.
34. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
maintenance and repairs should be performed
by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Cen-
ters, always using Makita replacement parts.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual
may cause serious personal injury.
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