Never attempt to fasten the trigger. Do not
operate a tool if any portion of the tool
operating controls is inoperable, disconnected,
altered, or not working properly.
12. Operate the tool within the specified air
pressure on the tool label for safety and longer
tool life. Do not exceed the recommended max.
operating pressure. The tool should not be
connected to a source whose pressure
potentially exceeds 480 PSIG (3.39 MPa).
13. Never use the tool with other than compressed
air. If 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.
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
operate if only the trigger is pulled or if only
the contact element is pressed against the
wood. It must work only when both actions are
performed. Test for possible faulty operation
with screws 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 screws specified in this manual. The
use
of
any
malfunction of the tool.
18. Do not permit those uninstructed to use the
tool.
19. Make
sure
no
screw-driving. Never attempt to screw from
both the inside and outside at the same time.
Screws may rip through and/or fly off,
presenting a grave danger.
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, screw as
you move forward. It is easy to lose your
footing if you screw while inching backward.
When screw-driving against perpendicular
surface, screw from the top to the bottom. You
can perform
screw-driving operations with
less fatigue by doing so.
22. A screw will be bent or the tool can become
jammed if you mistakenly screw on top of
other
screws
may
one
is
nearby
another screw or strike a knot in the wood. The
screw may be thrown and hit someone, or the
tool itself can react dangerously. Place the
screws with care.
23. Do not leave the loaded tool or the air
compressor 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
pressure 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 screw-driving 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 screws:
(9)
When unattended.
(10) Before performing any maintenance or
repair.
(11) Before cleaning a jam.
(12) Before moving the tool to a new location.
29. Perform cleaning and maintenance right after
cause
finishing 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.
30. Do not modify tool without authorization from
before
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
accidentally if the safety mechanism is not
working correctly.
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
Centers, always using Makita replacement
parts.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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manual.
Screws
may
be
driven