Makita AF601 AF601 Instruction Manual - Page 2

ENGLISH (Original instructions) SPECIFICATIONS Model: Air pressure Nail length Nail capacity Minimum hose diameter Dimensions (L x W x H) AF601 0.49 - 0.83 MPa (70 - 120 PSIG) 25 mm (1″) - 64 mm (2-1/2″) 100 pcs. 6.5 mm (1/4″) 304 mm x 95 mm x 297 mm (12″ x 3-3/4″ x 11-3/4″) Net weight 1.7 kg (3.8 lbs) • Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. • Specifications may differ from country to country. • Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 SAFETY WARNINGS Important safety instructions For personal safety and proper operation and maintenance of the tool, read this instruction manual carefully before using the tool. WARNING: WHEN USING THIS TOOL, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Personal Protective Equipment 1. Always wear safety glasses to avoid eye injury from dust or fasteners. The safety glasses should conform with the requirements of ANSI Z87.1. WARNING:It is an employer's responsibility to enforce the use of safety eye protection equipment by the tool operators and by other persons in the immediate working area. 2. Wear hearing protection to protect your ears against exhaust noise and head protection. Also wear light but not loose clothing. Sleeves should be buttoned or rolled up. No necktie should be worn. Flammable Atmospheres 1. Do not operate tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or combustible dust. Tool modification 1. The tool should not be modified unless authorized in the tool manual or approved in writing by the tool manufacturer. Tool maintenance 1. Refer to the tool maintenance instructions for detailed information on the proper maintenance of a tool. Recommended fasteners and accessories 1. Use only fasteners made or recommended by the tool manufacturer, or fasteners that perform equivalently to those recommended by the manufacturer. 2. Use only accessories made or recommended by the tool manufacturer, or accessories that perform equivalently to those recommended by the manufacturer. Inspect tool before operating to: 1. Use only power source specified in the instruction manual. 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 1.38 MPa (200 PSIG). 2. 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. 3. Always check the tool for its overall condition and loose screws before operation. Tighten as required. 4. 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 fasteners unloaded and the contact element in fully pulled position. 5. Always check contact element as instructed in this manual. Fasteners may be driven accidentally if the safety mechanism is not working correctly. Operating controls 1. Do not use a tool with missing or damaged safety warning label(s.) 2 ENGLISH