MAKITA XNB03 (01) PDF Document

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Due to a continuing program of research and development, these specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications may differ from country to country. The weight may differ depending on the attachment(s), including the battery cartridge. The lightest and heaviest combination are shown in the table.

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.

CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before installing or removing the battery cartridge. Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when installing or removing it.

To install the battery cartridge:

1. Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place.

2. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the top of the button, it is not locked completely.

To remove the battery cartridge:

1. Slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.

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

The MAKITA XNB03 is equipped with a tool/battery protection system that automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation under the following conditions:

Overheat Protection: When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops automatically. The lamp on the tool will blink to indicate this status. In this situation, let the tool/battery cool before turning the tool on again.

Overdischarge Protection: When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops automatically. The lamp on the tool will turn on solid to indicate this. In this case, remove the battery from the tool and charge it.

Protections Against Other Causes: The system is also designed for other causes that could damage the tool. If the tool has been brought to a temporary halt or stop, take the following steps to clear the causes:

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 machine and battery(ies) cool down.

The protection status is indicated by the lamp and power/mode indicator as follows:

For battery cartridges with an indicator, press the check button on the battery cartridge. The indicator lamps will light up for a few seconds to show the remaining capacity.

NOTE: The indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature. The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when the battery protection system works.

Press and hold the main power button to turn on the tool. The power indicator will light up.

To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power button until the power indicator goes off.

NOTE: The tool cannot be turned on while either the switch trigger or the contact element is actuated. Be sure to release both before turning on the tool. The tool cannot be turned off while driving nails. The main power switch will automatically shut down if the tool is left unattended for an extended duration.

The MAKITA XNB03 features a selective-actuation trigger. To select the desired mode, press and shortly hold the actuation mode switch button.

NOTE: The actuation mode cannot be switched while either the switch trigger or the contact element is actuated.

WARNING: Always make sure that your fingers are not on the switch trigger or contact element and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting the nailing depth.

Turn the adjuster to adjust the nailing depth. The depth gets deeper as you turn the adjuster in the “A” direction (as shown in the manual’s figure) and shallower in the “B” direction. The range of the nailing depth adjustment is 8.5 mm (11/32″).

You can set the nail to be driven too deep, flush with the surface, or too shallow.

NOTICE: Do not turn the adjuster too much, or it may get stuck.

CAUTION: Always remove the battery cartridge before loading nails. Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the magazine.

NOTICE: Gently slide the nail pusher along the magazine. A forceful contact may damage the nails. Do not use deformed nails or nail strips.

1. Remove the battery cartridge.

2. Insert a nail strip into the slit of the magazine. Make sure to align the outlines of the nail heads with that of the slit.

3. Pinch the pusher lever to raise the pusher plate up above the nail strip. Then pull the nail pusher towards the slit.

4. Set the pusher lever free and slide the nail pusher back by releasing the spring tension safely.

NOTICE: Make sure that the nail strip is properly aligned in the magazine and secured with the pusher plate. If not, try reloading.

To unload nails, follow these installation procedures in reverse.

In this mode, you can drive one nail per sequential operation. A workpiece contact and then a trigger pull are required in a specific sequence.

1. Press and hold the main power button to turn on the tool.

2. Make sure the sequential actuation mode lamp lights up.

3. Place the contact element flat on the material.

4. Pull the switch trigger fully to drive a nail.

5. Release your finger from the switch trigger. Then lift the contact element up from the material.

To drive the next nail, repeat steps 3 and 4 in the same sequence.

In this mode, you can choose either continuous or single nailing. The tool can be actuated by activating the workpiece contact and trigger in any sequence.

For a single nailing:

1. Press and hold the main power button to turn on the tool.

2. Press and shortly hold the actuation mode switch button to select the contact actuation mode. The contact actuation mode lamp will light up.

3. Place the contact element flat on the material.

4. Pull the switch trigger fully to drive a nail.

5. Release your finger from the switch trigger and lift the contact element. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the next nail.

For a continuous nailing (bump firing):

1. Press and hold the main power button to turn on the tool.

2. Select the contact actuation mode.

3. Pull and hold the switch trigger.

4. Place the contact element flat on the material to drive a nail.

5. Move the tool to the next area with the switch trigger still pulled, and place the contact element flat on the material to drive subsequent nails.

WARNING: Always make sure that the battery cartridge is removed before removing jammed nails. Never point the tool at yourself or others when clearing jams. Do not push on the nail driver forcibly or strike it with hand tools.

1. Remove the battery cartridge from the tool.

2. Take out all the nails left in the magazine.

3. Clear a jam using pliers or the like. You can clear jammed nails in the nail exit opening or through the driver guide. Use pliers to bend the jammed nail so that the nail head comes out of the slot in the driver guide, then remove it.

If jamming occurs inside the nail feeding and driving unit, you may need to dismount the magazine:

1. Loosen and remove the bolts that secure the magazine using the hex wrench.

2. Lift the free end of the magazine slightly and pull it straight out.

3. Clear the jam from the magazine or tool body.

4. To reinstall, insert the lock plate in the magazine into the lock groove in the driver guide at an angle. Align the bolt holes and tighten the magazine on the tool body with the bolts.

The nail driver may not be positioned correctly behind the next nail after a jam or under low battery conditions. Perform these initialization steps before restarting operation.

1. Remove the battery cartridge from the tool.

2. Take out all the nails left in the magazine.

3. Observe the nail driver position. If you see the driver tip out of the contact top, the contact element cannot be actuated correctly during initialization. If this is the case, turn the depth adjuster to set the shallowest nailing depth so the contact element can function properly.

4. Install the battery cartridge and turn the tool on.

5. Pull the nail pusher towards the magazine slit and hold it in place. Then place the contact element against a material that can be damaged.

6. Pull the switch trigger fully, with the contact element actuated, to reset the driver position. The driver position will be initialized correctly.

7. Remove the battery cartridge from the tool. Reload the nail strip into the magazine and place the battery cartridge back into the tool.

1. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.

2. Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby.

3. Do not actuate the tool unless it is placed firmly against the workpiece.

4. Disconnect the tool from the power source when a fastener jams.

5. Use caution while removing a jammed fastener as the mechanism may be under compression.

6. Do not use this nailer for fastening electrical cables.

7. Always wear safety glasses.

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

9. Always remove the battery cartridge before loading fasteners, adjustment, inspection, or maintenance.

10. Make sure no one is nearby before operation and never attempt to drive fasteners from both sides of a wall at the same time.

11. Use only fasteners specified in the manual.

12. Do not operate the tool without fasteners.

13. Never actuate the switch trigger and contact element at the same time until you are prepared to fasten workpieces.

14. Never tamper with the contact element and check it frequently for proper operation.

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, as it may cause discoloration, deformation, or cracks.

For preventive maintenance, thoroughly clean and inspect moving components (i.e., contact element, nail pusher, etc.) on a regular basis. Keep them free of dust and dirt that may accumulate over time.

If the moving and sliding components, such as the nail feeding rails, nailing depth adjuster, contact element, and nail pusher seem to work poorly or inefficiently, blow any dirt and dust off and then wipe them clean.

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs and any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

1. Charge the battery cartridge before it is 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).