Operation - Makita AT1150A Instruction Manual

If the staples are driven too deep, slide the adjusting
plate in the direction of arrow as shown in the figure.
(Fig. 8)
The depth can be adjusted 5 mm to the maximum.
Tighten the bolt securely at the right position after
adjusting.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always disconnect the hose before carrying out any
work on the tool.
Hook
CAUTION:
• Always disconnect the hose from the tool.
• Never hook the tool at high location or on potentially
unstable surface.
The hook is convenient for hanging the tool temporarily.
Secure the hook on the tool with the provided screw
using either of two holes in the hook as shown in the
figure. (Fig. 9)
Loading stapler
CAUTION:
• Always disconnect the hose before loading the tool.
• Do not use deformed staples or staple strip. Failure to
do so causes poor staple feeding.
• Always use staples specified in this instruction manual.
Failure to do so causes poor staple feeding.
• Always return the pusher slowly and gently while
holding it with a hand.
Select staples suitable for your work. Make sure that the
hose is disconnected from the tool.
1. Pull the pusher to the rear of magazine and hook the
groove in the pusher on the lock pin. (Fig. 10)
2. Insert strip of staples into the magazine. Two strips
of staples can be loaded. (Fig. 11)
3. Depress the lock pin lightly and pull the pusher to
unhook it.
With the lock pin depressed, return the pusher
slowly and gently to the original position.
depressing the lock pin until it passes through.
(Fig. 12)
Connecting air hose (Fig. 13)
Slip the air socket of the air hose onto the air fitting on
the stapler. Be sure that the air socket locks firmly into
position when installed onto the air fitting. A hose
coupling must be installed on or near the tool in such a
way that the pressure reservoir will discharge at the time
the air supply coupling is disconnected.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Make sure all safety systems are in working order
before operation.
Checking proper action before operation
Before operation, always check following points.
- Make sure that the tool does not operate only by
connecting the air hose.
- Make sure that the tool does not operate only by pulling
the trigger.
- Make sure that the tool does not operate only by
placing the contact element against the workpiece
without pulling the trigger.
- In single sequential actuation mode, make sure that the
tool does not operate when pulling the trigger first and
then placing
workpiece.
Driving nails
1. Pull the trigger first and then place the contact
element against the workpiece. (Fig. 14 & 15)
2. To drive a staple, you may place the contact element
against the workpiece and pull the trigger,
or
No. 1 method is for continuous stapling.
No. 2 method is for intermittent stapling, when you
wish to drive a staple carefully and very accurately.
For sequential trip trigger (accessory)
To drive a staple you may place the contact element
against the workpiece and pull the trigger. (Fig. 16)
Setting the sequential trip trigger
1. To remove trigger, remove retainer and pull out pin.
(Fig. 17)
2. Difference between sequential trip trigger and
continuous shot trigger is shown in the figure below.
(Fig. 18)
3. Insert the bigger hook of the conical into a hole into
the idler. (Fig. 19)
4. To install the sequential trip trigger, hold the trigger
with your fingers and pass the top of the conical
through the trigger valve stem as shown in the
figures. (Fig. 20)
5. Place the pin that has been removed in No. 1 above
and lock it with the retainer.
CAUTION:
• WITH THE TRIGGER HELD IN A HALFPULLED
POSITION, an unexpected stapling could occur, if
contact element is allowed to re-contact against the
Keep
workpiece or the other surface under the influence of
recoil. In order to avoid this unexpected stapling,
perform as follows;
A. Do not place the contact element against the
workpiece with excessive force.
B. Pull the trigger fully and hold it on for 1-2 seconds after
stapling.
Direction of exhaust air (Fig. 21)
The direction of exhaust air can be changed 360 degrees
of angle by turning the exhaust cover with a hand.
Removing jammed staples
WARNING:
• Always disconnect the hose before removing staples.
Remove the staples from the magazine.
Lift up the latch on the top of driver guide by hand.
(Fig. 22)
If the latch cannot be lift up by hand, insert a slotted bit
screwdriver in the gap between the latch and the door
and force it up. (Fig. 23)
Open the door and take out staples. (Fig. 24)
Place the latch spring on two hooks of the driver guide
and return it to its original position by pressing it.
(Fig. 25)
the contact element against the
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