INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL
AF501
SPECIFICATIONS
Air pressure
4
-
7
L
kgf/cm2G
160 - 100
PSIG)
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25
Applicable length (Brad nails!
mm,
30
mm,
35
mm.
40
mm.
45
mm,
50
(l", 1-3/16", 1-318". 1-9/16", 1-314". 2") 1114")
mm
Nail
capacity diameter
100
pcs.
Min. hose
6.5
Dimensions
(L
x W x
HI
246
mm
x
57
19-11/16'' x 2-114" x 8-718")
mm x 225
mm
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weiqht
Net
1.26
12 78
kg
Ibs!
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
WARNING:
SHOULD ALWAYS
INJURY,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
WHEN
USING
BE
FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE
INSTRUCTIONS
THIS TOOL, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
For
personal safety and proper operation and maintenance of the tool, read this instruction manual
carefully before using the tool.
Wear light but not
buttoned
or
loose
rolled up.
clothing. Sleeves should be
No
necktie should be worn.
RISK
OF PERSONAL
f?
..
.Always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes
from dust
conform with the requirements of ANSI
1979.
ears against exhaust noise.
WARNING:
It
of safety
operators and by other persons in the immediate
working area.
.Rushing the job
Handle the
the influence of alcohol, drugs
..
or
nail injury. The safety glasses should
287.
Also wear hearing protection to protect your
is
an employer‘s responsibility
eye
protection equipment by the
or
forcing the tool
tool
carefully.
Do
to
enforce the use
is
dangerous.
not operate when under
or
the like.
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tool
e
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B.
,
General Tool Handling Guidelines:
1.
Always assume that the
2.Do
not point the tool toward yourself
whether
3.
Never depress the operating control unless the
it
contains fasteners
nosepiece of the
tool
tool
contains fasteners.
or
anyone
or
not.
is
directed toward the
workpiece.
4.Respect the
5.
No
horseplay.
tool
as a working implement.
Sparks sometimes fly when the tool
use the
tool
near volatile, flammable materials such
is
used.
Do
not
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 clear and litter-
free.
Be
espe-
cially careful to maintain good footing and balance.
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*Only those involved in the
work
should be in the
vicinity. Children especially must be kept away at
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all times.
3
There may be local regulations concerning noise
which must be complied with by keeping
within prescribed limits.
In
certain
noise
cases,
levels
shutters
should be used to contain noise.
Do
not tamper with the tool
or
attempt to use
it
for
other than nailing.
Shutter
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Operate the
4.0 - 7.0
and longer
max. operating pressure of
tool
within the specified air pressure
kgf/cmZG
tool
life.
(60 - 100
Do
not exceed the recommended
7
PSIG)
kgf/cm2G
for
(100
of
safety
PSIG).
The tool should not be connected to a source whose
pressure potentially exceeds
14.0
kgf /cmzG
(200
PSIG).
Never use the tool with other than compressed air.
If high-pressure gas (carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, propane, acetylene, etc.)
a power source
for
this tool, the tool
is
will
used
as
explode
and cause serious injury.
COMPRESSED
AIR
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Always check the tool
loose
screws before operation. Tighten as required.
for
its overall condition and
Make sure the safety mechanism
before operation. First, disconnect the hose
tool and open the magazine. Turn the
pin)
to
make sure the trigger
alternately with every quarter turn of the
(lock
pin).
Check walls, ceilings,
carefully
leakage, explosions, etc. caused by striking lives
wires,
to
avoid possible electrical shock, gas
conduits
or
gas
floors,
pipes.
is
in working order
from
lock
knob
is
locked and released
lock
roofing and the
the
(lock
knob
like
E
Lock knob (Lock
pin)
Live wire
2
5
Use
only nails specified in this manual. The use of
any other nails may cause malfunction of the tool.
Do
not permit those uninstructed to. use the tool.
Make
attempt
the same time.
sure no one
to
nail from both the inside and outside at
is
nearby before nailing. Never
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
,
On rooftops and other high locations, nail
move forward.
nail while inching backward. When nailing against
perpendicular surface, nail from the top
bottom. You
fatigue by doing
A
nail
will
if
you mistakenly nail on top
a knot in the wood. The nail may be thrown and hit
someone,
Place
the nails with care.
It
is
easy to
can
perform nailing operations with
so.
be bent
or
the
or
tool
lose
your footing if you
the
tool
can become jammed
of
another nail
itself can react dangerously.
as
to
or
you
the
less
strike
c
Do
not leave the loaded tool
under pressure
that dust, sand, chips and foreign matter will not
enter the
*Do
not
point the ejection port at anyone in the
vicinity. Keep hands and feet away from the ejection
port area.
for
a long time out in the sun.
tool
in the place where you leave
or
the air compressor
Be
it
setting.
sure
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*When the air hose
tool with your finger on the trigger
someone in this condition. Accidental firing can be
extremely dangerous.
is
connected, do not carry the
or
hand it
to
Handle the
inside the tool that can be dangerous if
caused by rough handling (dropping
not attempt to carve
Stop nailing operations immediately if you notice
something wrong
tool.
tool
carefully as there
or
or
out of the ordinary with the
is
high pressure
a
crack
or
striking).
engrave on the tool.
is
Do
Always
remove all
tenance, relocating,
8
lock
the trigger, disconnect the air hose and
of
the nails before inspection, main-
or
after operation
is
over.
z"
Perform cleaning and maintenance right
ing the job. Keep the tool in tip-top condition.
Lubricate moving parts to prevent rusting and
minimize friction related wear. Wipe
the parts.
after
off
all dust from
finish-
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When not operating the tool, always
by turning the
This trigger operated tool
when a
to
caution must be maintained not to point the
nosepiece of the tool in any unsafe direction. It must
be firmly held against only an intended and substan-
tial workpiece.
work
the requirements
lock
knob
(lock
is
intended
contacting element
of
the application. Extreme
lock
the trigger
pin).
for
use only
is
not practical due
Lock
knob
(I
-ock
pin)
Ask Makita's Factory
for
periodical inspection
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l-
&
SAVE
THESE
or
Authorized service center
of
the
tool.
INSTRUCTIONS.
9
TOOL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Lubrication
To
insure
(oiler, regulator,
tool. Adjust the oiler
provided for every
maximum
air
filter) as close as possible to the
50
performance, install
so
that
one drop of oil
nails.
AND
an
air
will
USE
set
be
When
an
air
set is
not
used, oil the tool
2
(two)
tool oil by placing
air
fitting.
For proper lubrication, the tool must be fired
of
times after pneumatic tool oil is introduced.
Loading nailer
CAUTION
Always lock the trigger by turning the lock knob (lock
pin)
nailer.
This should be done before and after use.
:
90"
and disconnect the hose before loading the
or 3 (three) drops into the
with
pneumatic
a
couple
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Lock knob (Lock
pin)
To open the slide door,
while pushing
10
up
the leaf spring.
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.
..
pull
the door knob toward you
..
Slide
door
Load
will be
zine.
will
go.
nails
set
Move
into
the magazine
into
the
the
nails
so
that
the
nail
points
groove at the bottom of the maga-
into the ejection
slot
as
far
as
they
CAUTION
Always load the same type and size of nail into the
magazine.
and/or sizes
result.
To
close the slide door, slide
spring.
Adjusting depth
CAUTION
Always lock the trigger and disconnect the hose before adjusting the depth of nailing.
The depth
driver guide up or down. When moving the driver guide
to
the higher position, you can obtain a deeper depth
of
nailing; when moving
obtain
depth
:
If
you load the tool with different types
at
the same
of
nailing
:
of
nailing can be adjusted by moving the
the
shallower depth
of
nailing, proceed as follows:
time,
it
to a lower position, you can
a malfunction may
it
toward the driver guide
of
nailing. To adjust
the
3river
guide
/
Groove
until
the slide door is locked by the leaf
\
1.
Remove hex wrench 3 from the
2.
Turn the adjusting bolt with hex wrench
adjusting bolt contacts the projection of the center
plate.
hook.
3
until
the
Hex wrench
3
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.
Projection
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of
center plate
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3.
Loosen the three screws which secure the driver guide a half
4.
Turn
the adjusting bolt
(1
If
it,
/32")
store
moves 0.7 mm
5.
Tighten the three screws while holding the driver guide
plate contacts the adjusting bolt.
6.
If
nails are driven too deep even when the driver guide is set
the air pressure.
highest position, increase the
Nose
adapter
not
:
using
CAUTION
Always lock the trigger and disconnect the hose before installing or removing the nose adapter.
To prevent the workpiece from being damaged or
scratched, attach the nose adapter to the end of the
driver guide.
When
the inlet cap.
until
the desired depth
per
turn.
nails cannot be driven deep enough even when the driver guide is set at the
air
pressure.
it
in
either storage cavity
of
nailing can be obtained. The adjusting bolt
in
turn.
so
that the projection of the center
at
the lowest position, decrease
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Hose
Storage
4
cavity
e'
Selecting compressor
The air compressor must comply with the require-
ments of ANSI
Select a compressor that has ample pressure and air
output to assure cost-efficient operation. The graph
shows the relation between
cable pressure and compressor
ample,
50
(85
literdminute is required. Pressure regulators must be
used to limit air pressure to the rated pressure of the
tool where
serious
Selecting
Use
An air hose with an internal diameter of over
(6.6
10.7
whichever is higher.
CAUTION
Low
ing
if
times per minute
PSIG), a compressor with an
injury
an
air
ft.)
kgf/cm2
air
output of the compressor, or a long or smaller diameter
frequency
B19.3 - 1981.
nailing
air
nailing takes place
at
air
supply pressure exceeds the tool's rated pressure. Failure to do
to tool operator
air
hose
hose as large and as short
is recommended. Air supply hoses shall have
G
(150
PSIG)
:
may
cause a decrease
at
a
compression of 6 kgf/cm2
or
or
frequency, appli-
output. Thus, for ex-
a
rate of approximately
G
air
output over
persons
150
in
the vicinity.
as
possible to assure continuous, efficient nailing operation.
percent of the maximum pressure produced
in
the driving capability of the tool.
6.5
29
mm
(1/4")
a minimum
and a length of less
air
so
may result
than
working pressure rating of
in
the system
hose
in
relation to-the
in
20
m
nail-
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,
r
Connecting air hose
Lock
the
trigger.
the
onto
socket locks firmly into position when installed onto
the
near the tool
will
connected.
air
air
fitting.
discharge
Slip the
fitting
on the nailer.
A
hose coupling must be installed on
in
such a way
at
the
time
air
that
the
socket
air
of
the
Be
sure
that
the pressure reservoir
supply coupling
air
the
hose
is
dis-
air
or
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Operation
Release
pull the trigger. Nails will be driven into the workpiece. When nails are depleted, the trigger
cannot be pulled because
can now be pulled.
CAUTION
.The mechanism cannot actuate when the slide door is open.
ing
Operating the tool without nails shortens the life of the tool and should be avoided.
Air exhaust
Air
the exhaust cover. Change
the
trigger
:
the lock knob to prevent accidental
exhaust direction can be changed easily by rotating
by
turning
the
lock
knob.
a
mechanism actuates. Load nails into the magazine, and the trigger
it
when necessary.
Place
the
firing
when the slide door is open.
driver guide
So
always lock the trigger by
agianst
the
workpiece
xhaust
and
turn-
cover
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Jammed nailer
When the nailer becomes jammed, proceed as follows:
1.
First, lock the trigger and disconnect the hose.
2.
Remove the three screws which secure the driver
guide. Remove the driver guide.
3.
Remove the jammed
To reassemble the tool, perform the above operations
in
reverse sequence.
nail
from the ejection slot.
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Hook
The hook is convenient for
rarily.
tool.
This hook can be installed on either side of the
hanging
the tool tempo-
CAUTION
.Always lock the trigger and disconnect the hose when
Never
:
hang
the tool on a waist belt or the like. Dangerous accidental
Nails
Handle
strips have been handled roughly, they
shape or their connector breaks, causing poor
Avoid storing nails
place exposed to direct sunlight.
nail
strips and their box carefully.
in
a
very humid or hot place or
may
If
the
nail
be out of
nail
feed.
hanging
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the tool using the hook.
firing
may
result.
14
Check regularly to see
oil
in
the oiler of the
if
air
cient lubrication will cause
there
is
sufficient pneumatic
set. Failure to maintain suffi-
O-ring
to wear quickly.
Oiler
7
Keep the
140”
alkalis).
it
may become dangerously caught on during operation.
Hoses must also be directed away
areas which may lead to damage or abrasion
air
hose away from heat (over 60°C, over
F),
away from chemicals (thinner, strong acids or
Also,
route the hose away from obstacle which
from
sharp edges and
to
hose.
To
maintain
formed by
product
Makita
SAFETY
Authorized
and
RELIABILITY,
or
Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement
parts.
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MAKrfA
LIMITED
ONE
Pneumatic oil
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the
maintenance and repairs should be per-
1
YEAR WARRANTY
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Warranty Policy
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to
be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of
original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE
tool, freight prepaid, to one
the trouble
replace) without charge.
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IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE SALE
APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.
MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF “MERCHANTABILITY” AND “FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE,”
AFTER THE ONE-YEAR TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.
This
state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages,
limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts,
is
caused by defective workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our option,
Wirrintv
repairs have been made or attempted by others:
repain are required because of normal wear and tear:
The tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained;
alterations have been made to the tool.
dnrc
Warranty gives you specific legdl rights, and you may also have other nghts which vary from
so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states do not allow
of
Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers.
not apply where:
Maki
3-11
Anjo,
OR
USE OF THE PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER
EO
the above limitation may not apply to you.
ta
Corporation
-8,
Sumiyoshi-cho,
Aichi
446
Japan
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inspection shows
PRINTED
1993
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