Makita AC001GZ Instruction Manual - Page 13

TROUBLESHOOTING Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool. State of abnormality Compressor will not run. Safety valve releasing Automatic shut off system works repeatedly. There is a continuous air leak after the compressor has stopped. Compressor runs continuously Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy The remaining battery capacity is too low. Recharge the battery cartridge. Defective pressure switch. Ask your local authorized service center for repair. Tank pressure exceeds pressure switch Compressor will turn on when tank pressure drops cut-in pressure. to cut-in pressure. Automatic shut off system has worked. Turn off the compressor remove the battery cartridge. Install the battery cartridge after cooling the compressor down. Defective motor. Ask your local authorized service center for repair. Pressure switch cut-out pressure too high. Ask your local authorized service center for repair. Defective safety valve. Manually check the safety valve: pull up and release the ring. If the condition persists, ask your local authorized service center for repair. Poor ventilation. Room temperature is too high. Move compressor to a well-ventilated area. Electrical overload. Turn off the compressor and allow to cool; remove and reinstall battery cartridge. Defective motor. Ask your local authorized service center for repair. Loose air lines and fittings. Check all connections with soap and water solution and tighten. Loose or open drain valve. Tighten/close the drain valve. Air leakage from the check valve. Ask your local authorized service center for repair. Air filter is dirty. Clean the air filter or replace the filter element. Defective air lines and fittings Check all connections and tighten or replace. Loose or open drain valve. Tighten/close the drain valve. Defective pressure switch. Ask your local authorized service center for repair. Excessive air usage. Decrease air usage. The compressor may not be large enough for tool's requirement. The air compressors are recommended to be operated on 50% or less duty cycle. Defective air compressor pump (Piston Ask your local authorized service center for repair. rings are worn or inlet/outlet valves broken) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES WARNING: These Makita accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments may result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Only use the Makita accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. Misuse of an accessory or attachment may result in serious personal injury. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. • Air hose • Makita genuine battery and charger NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may differ from country to country. MAKITA LIMITED WARRANTY Please refer to the annexed warranty sheet for the most current warranty terms applicable to this product. If annexed warranty sheet is not available, refer to the warranty details set forth at below website for your respective country. United States of America: www.makitatools.com Canada: www.makita.ca Other countries: www.makita.com 13 ENGLISH