makita PT001GZ Cordless Pin Nailer Instruction Manual

makita PT001GZ Cordless Pin Nailer

SPECIFICATIONS

• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Specifications and battery cartridge may differ from country to country.
• The weight may differ depending on the attachment(s), including the battery cartridge. The lightest and heaviest combinations, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.

Applicable battery cartridge and charger

Battery cartridge| BL4020 / BL4025 / BL4040 / BL4050F

• : Recommended battery

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Charger| DC40RA / DC40RB / DC40RC

• Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.

WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges and chargers may cause injury and/or fire.

Symbols

The followings show the symbols which may be used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

Read instruction manual.

Only for EU countries
Due to the presence of hazardous components in the equipment, waste electrical and electronic equipment, accumulators and batteries may have a negative impact on the environment and human health.
Do not dispose of electrical and electronic appliances or batteries with household waste!
In accordance with the European Directiveon waste electrical and electronic equipment and on accumulators and batteries and waste accumulators and batteries, as well as their adaptation to national law, waste electrical equipment, batteries and accumulators should be stored separately and delivered to a separate collection point for municipal waste, operating in accordance with the regulations on environmental protection.
This is indicated by the symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the equipment

Intended use
The tool is intended for pressing pin nails into construction materials such as timbers.

Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according to EN60745-2-16: Sound pressure level (LpA) : 79 dB(A)

Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).
NOTE:

• The declared noise emission value(s) has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
• The declared noise emission value(s) may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

WARNING: Wear ear protection.

• The noise emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed.
• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

Vibration
The vibration total value determined according to EN60745-2-16:
Vibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2 or less
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2

NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.

• The declared vibration total value(s) may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

WARNING: The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed.

• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

EC Declaration of Conformity

For European countries only
The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A to this instruction manual.

SAFETY WARNINGS

General power tool safety warnings

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
   Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
   Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

7. Power tools can produce electromagnetic fields (EMF) that are not harmful to the user.
   However, users of pacemakers and other similar medical devices should contact the maker of their device and/or doctor for advice before operating this power tool.

Personal safety

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.
   Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
   A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

9. Always wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from injury when using power tools.
   The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336 in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face shield to protect your face, too.
   It is an employer’s responsibility to enforce the use of appropriate safety protective equipment by the tool operators and by other persons in the immediate working area.

Power tool use and ca

1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
   Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work gloves which may be entangled. The entanglement of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may result in personal injury.

Battery tool use and care

1. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
2. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
3. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
5. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
6. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions.
   Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Service

1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
2. Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
3. Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories.

Cordless nailer safety warnings

1. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
   Careless handling of the nailer can result in unexpected firing of fasteners and personal injury.

2. Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby. Unexpected triggering will discharge the fastener causing an injury.

3. Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece. If the tool is not in contact with the workpiece, the fastener may be deflected away from your target.

4. Disconnect the tool from the power source when the fastener jams in the tool. While removing a jammed fastener, the nailer may be accidentally activated if it is plugged in

5. Use caution while removing a jammed fastener.
   The mechanism may be under compression and the fastener may be forcefully discharged while attempting to free a jammed condition.

6. Do not use this nailer for fastening electrical cables. It is not designed for electric cable installation and may damage the insulation of electric cables thereby causing electric shock or fire hazards.

7. Keep hands and feet away from the ejection port area.

8. Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories.

9. Always remove the battery cartridge before loading the fasteners, adjustment, inspection, maintenance or after operation is over.

10. Make sure no one is nearby before operation.
    Never attempt to drive fasteners from both the inside and outside of wall at the same time.
    Fasteners may rip through and/or fly off, presenting a grave danger.

11. Watch your footing and maintain your balance with the tool. Make sure there is no one below when working in high locations.

12. Never use fastener driving tools marked with the symbol “Do not use on scaffoldings, ladders” for specific application for example:

    • when changing one driving location to another involves the use of scaffolding, stairs, ladders, or ladder alike constructions, e.g. roof laths;
    • closing boxes or crates;
    • fitting transportation safety systems e.g. on vehicles and wagons.

13. Check walls, ceilings, floors, roofing and the like carefully to avoid possible electrical shock, gas leakage, explosions, etc. caused by stapling into live wires, conduits or gas pipes.

14. Use only fasteners specified in this manual.
    The use of any other fasteners may cause malfunction of the tool.

15. Do not tamper with the tool or attempt to use it for other than driving fasteners.

16. Do not operate the tool without fasteners. It shortens the service life of the tool.

17. Stop driving operations immediately if you notice something wrong or out of the ordinary with the tool.

18. Never fasten into any materials which may allow the fastener to puncture and fly through as a projectile.

19. Never actuate the switch trigger and contact element at the same time until you are prepared to fasten workpieces. Allow the workpiece to depress the contact element. Never defeat its purpose by securing the contact element back or by depressing it by hand.

20. Never tamper with the contact element. Check the contact element frequently for proper operations.

21. Always remove fasteners from the tool when not in use.

WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
Important safety instructions for battery cartridge

1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.

2. Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat, or explosion.

3. If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.

4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with clear water and seek medical attention right away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.

5. Do not short the battery cartridge:

6. Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material.

7. Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.

8. Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain.
   A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns and even a breakdown.

9. Do not store and use the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).

10. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.

11. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a fire, excessive heat, or explosion.

12. Do not use a damaged battery.

13. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
    For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, forwarding agents, special requirement on packaging and labeling must be observed.
    For preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required.
    Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations.
    Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging.

14. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of battery.

15. Use the batteries only with the products specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-compliant products may result in a fire, excessive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.

16. If the tool is not used for a long period of time, the battery must be removed from the tool.

17. During and after use, the battery cartridge may take on heat which can cause burns or low temperature burns. Pay attention to the handling of hot battery cartridges.

18. Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.

19. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery cartridge. It may cause heating, catching fire, burst and malfunction of the tool or battery cartridge, resulting in burns or personal injury.

20. Unless the tool supports the use near high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use the battery cartridge near a high-voltage electrical power lines. It may result in a malfunction or breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.

21. Keep the battery away from children.

CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger.

Tips for maintaining maximum battery life

1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.

2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
   Overcharging shortens the battery service life.

3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10 °C – 40 °C (50 °F – 104 °F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.

4. When not using the battery cartridge, remove it from the tool or the charger.

5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it for a long period (more than six months).

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool.

Installing or removing battery cartridge

CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the battery cartridge.

CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.

1. Red indicator
2. Button
3. Battery cartridge

To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator as shown in the figure, it is not locked completely.

CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you.

• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.

Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system.
This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool or battery is placed under one of the following conditions:

Overload protection
When the tool/battery is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically stops. In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.

Overheat protection
When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops automatically. In this situation, let the tool/battery cool before turning the tool on again.

Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the tool and charge the battery.

Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes that could damage the tool and allows the tool to stop automatically. Take all the following steps to clear the causes, when the tool has been brought to a temporary halt or stop in operation.

1. Turn the tool off, and then turn it on again to restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down.If no improvement can be found by restoring protection system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.

Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds.

1. Indicator lamps
2. Check button

NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity.

• The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when the battery protection system works.

Trigger-lock button

CAUTION: Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.

• When not operating the tool, depress the trigger-lock button from B side to lock the switch trigger in the OFF position.

1. Trigger-lock button
2. Switch trigger

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.

1. Adjuster

2. Too deep

3. Right depth

4. 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.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Always make sure that your fingers 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.

• 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.

2. Lock lever

3. Slide door

4. Magazine

5. 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.

6. Pin nails

7. Dotted triangle

8. Guide grooves

9. Driver guide

10. Pin nails

11. Bottom of magazine

12. 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.

• 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.

• Do not use deformed pin nail strips.
  Use pin nails specified in this manual. Using pin nails other than those specified may cause nail jamming and breakage of the tool

• 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.

• 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 damages to the tool

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.
To remove the pin nails, press the lock lever and slide the slide door open. Take out the pin nails from the magazine.

Nose adapter

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 installing the nose adapter.

When firing pin nails on the material with easily-marred surfaces, use the nose adapter.

Place the nose adapter over the contact top of the driver guide so the guide projections inside the nose adapter well fit into the guide notches in the driver guide. You can store the nose adapter in the holder at the back end of the magazine to keep it from being lost.

1. Nose adapter
2. Driver guide
3. Guide projections
4. Guide notches 5. Holder

Nose adapter for driving on flat surfaces
Optional accessory
Use the optional nose adapter designed for fastening operation on flat and even surfaces. It protects the soft surfaces of workpiece against marks and scratches to be made by round pointed contact tops.

Place the optional nose adapter over the contact top of the driver guide so the guide projections inside the nose adapter well fit into the guide notches in the driver guide.

1. Optional nose adapter
2. Driver guide
3. Guide projections
4. Guide notches

Hook
CAUTION: When installing the hook, always secure it with the screw firmly. If not, the hook may come off from the tool and result in the personal injury.

• Use the hanging/mounting parts for their intended purposes only. Using for unintended purpose may cause accident or personal injury.
• Do not hang the hook from the waist belt. Dropping the pin nailer, which is caused by the hook accidentally coming out of place, may cause unintentional firing and result in personal injuries.

The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool.
This can be installed on either side of the tool.
To install the hook, insert it into a groove in the tool housing on either side and then secure it with a screw.
To remove, loosen the screw and then take it out.

1. Groove
2. Hook
3. Screw

Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the figure to keep it from being lost.

1. Hex wrench

OPERATION

Testing the safety system

WARNING: Make sure all safety systems are in working order before operation. Failure to do so may cause personal injuries.

1. Trigger-lock button
2. Switch trigger
3. Contact element
4. Magazine

Test safety systems as follows for possible fault before operation.

1. Unload pin nails from the tool and keep the magazine opened.
2. Install the battery cartridge and release the trigger lock.
3. Pull the switch trigger without touching the contact element against the material.
4. Touch the contact element against the material without pulling the switch trigger.
   If the tool operates in the case of 3 or 4 above, the safety systems are faulty. Stop using the tool immediately and ask your local service center.

Driving pin nails

WARNING: Do not use this pin nailer for fastening electrical cables. It is not designed for electric cable installation and may damage the insulation of electric cables thereby causing electric shock or fire hazards.

• Continue to place the contact element firmly on the material until the pin nail is driven completely. Unintentional firing may cause personal injuries.

CAUTION: Hold the tool firmly during operation.

• Do not use the tool beyond the continuous operating time allowed. It otherwise may cause damages to the tool resulting in personal injury.

NOTICE: The tool will not restart fastening after five seconds no switch operation while the contact element is placed on the workpiece. Pull the contact element free from the workpiece and reposition it in place to restart fastening.

1. Release the trigger lock.

2. Place flat the contact element on the material.

3. Pull the switch trigger fully to drive a pin nail.

4. To drive the next nail, release your finger from the switch trigger once, and then repeat the step 2 and 3 above.

5. Switch trigger

6. Contact element

You can also drive the pin nails when dragging the tool to the next area with the contact element pressed against the material and pulling the switch trigger.

If the head of the pin nail remains above the workpiece surface, drive the pin nail while holding the pin nailer head firmly against the workpiece.

NOTE: If the head of the pin nail still remains above the workpiece even you hold the pin nailer head, the material may not be suitable for the pin nailer.
Continuing to use the pin nailer on such material may result in a damage to the driver of the pin nailer and/ or pin nailer jamming.

Anti dry fire mechanism

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 loading the pin nails.
When the numbers of remaining pin nails in the magazine are between 0 – 3 pieces, the switch trigger can no longer be pulled. At this time, insert a new strip of pin nails in the magazine and the switch trigger can be pulled again.

NOTE: When firing a different length of pin nails shortly after the anti dry fire mechanism has worked, insert a new strip of pin nails into the magazine and fire away all the prior pin nails that have remained on junk material.

Checking remaining pin nails
You can check the amount of remaining pin nails through the sight window.
The red indicator moves towards the firing opening as the amount of remaining nails becomes smaller.

1. Sight window
2. Indicator

Removing jammed pin nails
WARNING: Always make sure that the trigger is released, and the battery cartridge and pin nails are removed before removing jammed pin nails.

CAUTION: Do not remove the jammed pin nails with bare hands. The pin nails may jump out of the magazine and cause an injury.

1. Remove all the pin nails left in the magazine.

2. Unscrew the three hex bolts on the driver guide cover using the hex wrench.

3. Remove the jammed pin nails from the nail guide grooves in the driver guide.

4. Hex bolt

5. Driver guide cover

6. Contact topcover

7. Driver guide
   NOTE: If you find difficult to remove the jammed pin nails, untighten the two hex bolts on the contact top cover using the hex wrench and then take the jammed pin nails out of the driver guide.

8. Set the covers back in place and secure them over the driver guide with the hex bolts.

NOTICE: After clearing jams, always make sure that the covers on the driver guide have been reassembled correctly. If the driver guide functions improperly, reassemble them with the hex bolts.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

Cleaning magazine
Clean the inside of the magazine at regular intervals.
Blow or wipe off any dirt, dust, wood chips, and nail glue accumulated in the guide grooves.

1. Guide grooves

NOTICE: Dirt and dust in the guide grooves may affect the pin nails feeding resulting in occasional dry firing.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.

• Pin nails
• Safety goggles
• Nose adapter (for fastening on flat surfaces)
• Makita genuine battery and charger
  NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may differ from country to country.

Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2,
3070 Kortenberg, Belgium

3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan

www.makita.com

References

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