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Air Nailer MODEL AG090 MODEL AG125 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. w w w . m a k i t a t o o l s . c o m...
SPECIFICATIONS Model Air pressure AG090 4.5 - 8.5 kgf/cm (65 - 120 PSIG) AG125 • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications may differ from country to country. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: WHEN USING THIS TOOL, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Diameter of...
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. For personal safety and proper operation and maintenance of the tool, read this instruction manual carefully before using the tool. Always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from dust or nail injury. The safety glasses should conform with the requirements of ANSI Z87.1 - 1979.
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General Tool Handling Guidelines: 1. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. 2. Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not. 3. Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece.
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Only those involved in the work should be in the vicinity. Chil- dren especially must be kept away at all times. There may be local regulations concerning noise which must Shutter be complied with by keeping noise levels within prescribed limits.
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Nail guide Trigger Adjuster Gas pipe Live wire Always check the tool for its overall condition and loose screws before operation. Tighten as required. Make sure the safety system is in working order before oper- ation. The tool must not operate if only the nail guide is pressed against the wood.
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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. Watch your footing and maintain your balance with the tool. Make sure there is no one below when working in high loca- tions, and secure the air hose to prevent danger if there is sudden jerking or catching.
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Thump DO not point the ejection port at anyone in the vicinity. Keep hands and feet away from the ejection port area. When the air hose is connected, do not carry the tool with your finger on the trigger or hand it to someone in this condi- tion.
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Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible WARN- ING LABEL. Do not modify tool without authorization from Makita. Ask Makita’s Factory or Authorized service center for periodi- cal inspection of the tool. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, mainte-...
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TOOL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND USE Selecting compressor The air compressor must comply with the requirements of ANSI B19.3 - 1981. Select a compressor that has ample pressure and air output to assure cost-efficient operation. The graph shows the rela- tion between nailing frequency and compressor air output at a compression of 8.5 kgf/cm²G (120 PSIG).
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Lubrication To insure maximum performance, install an air set (oiler, reg- ulator, air filter) as close as possible to the tool. Adjust the oiler so that one drop of oil will be provided for every 20 nails. When an air set is not used, oil the tool with pneumatic tool oil by placing 2 (two) or 3 (three) drops into the air fitting.
Nail head Nail shank Nail tip Magnet Nail Contact arm Nail guide Adjuster Air fitting Air socket Loading nailer CAUTION: • Be careful not to touch the trigger when loading the nail. • When loading nail into the nailer, grip the nail by the shank, not the tip.
Operation Driving surface To start driving, place the tip of the nail against the driving Trigger surface and pull the trigger. At the start of driving, apply gen- tle downward pressure on the nailer in the arrow direction to hold the nail firmly. When the impact of the contact arm stops, the driving operation is over.
Exhaust cover Pliers Nail Nail guide Hook Hex wrench 3 Press up Air exhaust Air exhaust direction can be changed easily by rotating the exhaust cover. Change it when necessary. Jammed nailer CAUTION: • Always disconnect the hose before cleaning a jam. When the nailer becomes jammed, do as follows: Use pliers to bend the jammed nail so that the nail head comes out of the nail guide.
MAINTENANCE Trigger Nail guide CAUTION: • Always disconnect the hose before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Maintenance of nailer Always check the tool for its overall condition and loose screws before operation. Tighten as required. With tool disconnected, make daily inspection to assure free movement of the nail guide and trigger.
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To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, mainte- nance and repairs should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replace- ment parts.
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First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold...
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Paste 3. How did you learn about this product: Magazine From Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog 4. Most favored points are: Design Features Size Price Makita Brand MODEL NO. YEAR SERIAL NO. PHONE 20-29 30-39 40-49 Paste Paste Radio Exhibition...
Date Purchased When you need service: Send complete tool (prepaid) to one Dealer’s Name & Address of the Makita Factory Service Centers listed, or to an Authorized Makita Service Center. Be sure to attach a letter to the outside of Model No.
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MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 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.