Makita AF631, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...mensions L x H x WJ 308 m m x 363 m m x 8 7 m m Air pressure Nail length hail capacity 6 0 m m I1 4 112 18 x 14 1 4 x 3 7 16 100 4 0 8 5 kgf cm G 32 m m 64 m m 60 120 PSlGl 1 1 4 2 1 2 J MODEL AF631 Net weight 2 5 kg 15 5 IbsJ INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ttoned or rolled up No necktie should be worn Always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from dust or nail injury The safety glasses should conform with the requirements of ANSI 287 1 1979 Also wear hearing protection to protect your ears against exhaust noise WARNI NG It is an employer s responsibility to enforce the use of safety eye protection equipment by the tool operators and by other p...

Page 3: ...pressed U 7 Do not load the tool with fasteners with the work contacting element or operating con trol depressed Sparks sometimes fly when the tool is used Do not use the tool near volatile flammable materials such as gasoline thinner paint gas adhesives etc they will ignite and explode causing serious injury The area should be sufficiently illuminated to assure safe operations The area should be ...

Page 4: ...y dangerous Never attempt to fasten the trigger Operatethe tool within the specified air pressureof 4 0 8 5 kgf cm G 60 120 PSIG for safety and longer tool life Do not exceedthe recommended max operating pressure of 8 5 kgf cm G 120 PSIG The tool should not be connected to a source whose pressure potentially exceeds 14 0 kgf cm G 200 PSIG Never use the tool with other than compressed air If high p...

Page 5: ... contact element is pressedagainst the wood It must work only when both actions are performed Test for possible faulty operation with nails unloaded and with the pusher locked at fully pulled position See page 11for the method of locking the pusher Check walls ceilings floors roofing and the like carefully to avoid possible electrical shock gas leakage explosions etc caused by striking lives wires...

Page 6: ...ne is nearby before nailing Never attempt to nail from both the inside and outside at the same time Nails may rip through and or fly off presenting a grave danger 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 6 ...

Page 7: ...ill be bent or the tool can become jammed if you mistakenly nail on top of another nail or strike a knot in the wood The nail may be thrown and hit someone or the tool itself can react dangerously Place the nails with care Do not leave the loaded tool or the air compressor under pressurefor a long time out in the sun Be sure that dust sand chips and foreign matter will not enter the tool in the pl...

Page 8: ... there is high pressure inside the tool that can be dangerous if a crack is caused by rough handling droppingor striking Do not attempt to carve or engrave on the tool Stop nailing operations immediately if you notice something wrong or out of the ordinary with the tool Always disconnect the air hose and remove all of the nails before inspection maintenance relocating or after operation is over 8 ...

Page 9: ... 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 Ask Makita s Factory or Authorized service center for periodical inspection of the tool SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 10: ...oil by placing 2 two or 3 three drops into the air fitting This should be done before and after use For proper lubrication the tool must be fired a couple of times after pneumatic tool oil is introduced Pnewmatic tool oil 7 Loading nailer CAUTION Always disconnect the air hose before loading nails into the nailer I Select nails suitable for your work Insert strip of nails into the magazine Two str...

Page 11: ...ock the pusher pull it to the rear again Adjusting depth of nailing CAUTION Always disconnect the air hose before adjusting the depth of nailing T o adjust the depth of nailing press the knob toward the nose tip and turn the adjuster so that the arrow above the adjuster will point to the number indicated on the adjuster The depth of nailing is the deepest when the arrow points to the number 1 It w...

Page 12: ...eration With an air pressure of 5 kgf cm2G 70 PSIG an air hose with an internal di ameter of over 6 5 mm 17 64 and a length of less than 20 m 6 6ft is recommended when the interval between each nailing is 0 5 seconds Air supply hoses shall have a minimum working pressure rating of 10 7 kgf cm2G 150 PSIG or 150 percent of the maximum pressure produced in the system whichever is higher IPlminl 60 50...

Page 13: ...For the No 1 method intermittent nailing set the change lever to the position where its pin fits into the RIGHT hole in the trigger For the No 2 method continuousnailing set the change lever to the position where its pin fits into the LEFT hole in the trigger To set the change lever gently push the trigger forward and move the change lever while depressing it For intermittent nailing This tool has...

Page 14: ... To do so first disconnect the air hose Then pull the door toward the tool body and open it If the door cannot be opened by hand use a slotted screw driver Insert the screwdriver between the door and the driver guide Twist the screwdriver to pry open the door After removing a jammed nail close the door by hand pulling it toward the tool body and then closing it firmly Driver guide Screwdriver I 14...

Page 15: ...and their box carefully If the nail strips have been handled roughly they may be out of shape or their connector breaks causing poor nail feed Avoid storing nails in a very humid or hot place or place exposed to direct sunlight ...

Page 16: ... 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 nails unloaded and with the pusher locked at fully pulled position When the tool is not to be used for an extended period of time lubricate the tool using pneumatic tool o...

Page 17: ...n will cause O rings to wear quickly Keep the air hose away from heat over 6OoC over 14OoF 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 I A i r filter Oiler 7 I Pneumatic oil To maintai...

Page 18: ...sed or improperly maintained alterations have been made to the tool IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE O F THE PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES O F MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURP...