Makita AG125 Instruction Manual page 4

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Make sure all safety systems are in working
order before operation. The tool must not oper-
ate if only the trigger is pulled or if only the con-
tact arm is pressed against the wood. It must
work only when both actions are performed.
Test for possible faulty operation with nails
unloaded and the pusher in fully pulled position.
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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.
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Use only nails specified in this manual. The use
of any other nails may cause malfunction of the
tool.
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Do not permit those uninstructed to use the
tool.
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Make sure no one 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.
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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.
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On rooftops and other high locations, nail as
you move forward. It is easy to lose your footing
if you nail while inching backward. When nailing
against perpendicular surface, nail from the top
to the bottom. You can perform nailing opera-
tions with less fatigue by doing so.
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A nail will 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.
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Do not leave the loaded tool or the air compres-
sor 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.
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Do not point the ejection port at anyone in the
vicinity. Keep hands and feet away from the
ejection port area.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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Handle the tool carefully, as there is high pres-
sure 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.
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Stop nailing operations immediately if you
notice something wrong or out of the ordinary
with the tool.
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Always disconnect the air hose and remove all
of the nails:
1.
When unattended.
2.
Before performing any maintenance or
repair.
3.
Before cleaning a jam.
4.
Before moving the tool to a new location.
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Perform cleaning and maintenance right after
finishing the job. Keep the tool in tip-top condi-
tion. Lubricate moving parts to prevent rusting
and minimize friction-related wear. Wipe off all
dust from the parts.
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Do not modify tool without authorization from
Makita.
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Ask Makita's Authorized service centers for
periodical inspection of the tool.
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To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
maintenance and repairs should be performed
by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
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Use only pneumatic tool oil specified in this
manual.
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Never connect tool to compressed air line where
the maximum allowable pressure of tool cannot
be exceeded by 10 %. Make sure that the pres-
sure supplied by the compressed air system
does not exceed the maximum allowable pres-
sure of the fastener
pressure initially to the lower value of the rec-
ommended allowable pressure.
driving tool. Set the air