Makita MAC210Q MAC100Q Instruction Manual - Page 6
Storage, Installation And Break-in, Procedures
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Immediately upon arrival, check equipment for both concealed and visible damages to avoid expenses being incurred to correct such problems. This should be done regardless of any visible signs of damage to the shipping container. If this product was shipped directly to you, report any damages to the carrier and arrange for inspection of goods immediately. STORAGE Before you store the air compressor, make sure you do the following: 1. Review the "Maintenance" and "Operating Procedures" sections and perform maintenance as necessary. Be sure to drain water from the air tank. 2. Protect the electrical cord and air hose from damage (such as being stepped on or run over). Store the air compressor in a clean and dry location. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION DRAIN VALVE: The drain valve is located at the bottom of the air tank and is used to drain condensation at the end of each use. AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF SYSTEM: If the compressor automatically shuts off before reaching its normal cutoff pressure : 1. Shut off all tools. 2. Unplug the compressor or turn off the pressure switch. 3. Wait until the compressor cools down. (about 10 min.) 4. Replug the compressor or turn on the pressure switch to start the compressor. 5. Resume operation. If you are using an extension cord, the compressor shuts off even after performing above procedures. In this case, the extension cord is too long or narrow. Replace the extension cord with proper length and width. ON/AUTO - OFF SWITCH: Turn this switch to "on" to provide automatic power to the pressure switch and to "off" to remove power when finished using the compressor or when compressor will be left unattended. AIR FILTER (AIR INTAKE): Keep the air filter clean at all times. Do not operate the compressor with the air filter removed. The compressor does not operate at full capacity if the air filter is dirty. Before using the compressor, always check the air filter if it is clean. If not, clean the air filter or replace the filter element. AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP: To compress air, the piston moves up and down in the cylinder. On the down stroke, air is drawn in through the air intake valve. The exhaust valve remains closed. On the upstroke of the piston, air is compressed. The intake valve closes and compressed air is forced out through the exhaust valve, through the outlet tube, through the check valve and into the air tank. Useable air is not available until the compressor has raised the air tank pressure above that required at the air outlet. 6 CHECK VALVE: When the air compressor is operating, the check valve is "open", allowing compressed air to enter the air tank. When the air compressor reaches "cut-out" pressure, the check valve "closes", allowing air pressure to remain inside the air tank. PRESSURE SWITCH UNLOADING VALVE: The pressure switch unloading valve located on the side of the pressure switch, is designed to automatically release compressed air from the compressor head and the outlet tube when the air compressor reaches "cut-out" pressure. PRESSURE SWITCH: The pressure switch automatically starts the motor when the air tank pressure drops to the factory set "cut-in" pressure. It stops the motor when the air tank pressure reaches the factory set "cut-out" pressure. SAFETY VALVE: If the pressure switch does not shut off the air compressor at its "cut-out" pressure setting, the safety valve will protect against high pressure by "popping out" at its factory set pressure which is slightly higher than the pressure switch "cut-out" setting. OUTLET PRESSURE GAUGE: The outlet pressure gauge indicates the air pressure available at the outlet side of the regulator. This pressure is controlled by the regulator and is always less or equal to the tank pressure. See "Operating Procedures". TANK PRESSURE GAUGE: The tank pressure gauge indicates the air pressure in the tank. REGULATOR: The air pressure coming from the air tank is controlled by the regulator knob. Turn the knob clockwise to increase pressure and counter-clockwise to decrease pressure. To avoid minor re-adjustment after making a change in pressure setting, always approach the desired pressure from a lower pressure. When reducing from a higher to a lower setting, first reduce to some pressure less than desired pressure. Depending on the air requirements of each particular accessory, the outlet regulated air pressure may have to be adjusted while you are operating the accessory. COMPRESSED AIR OUTLET; For Regular Pressure Pneumatic Tool Use Outlet Max Pressure; 135 PSIG (0.93 MPa) INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES LOCATION OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR Locate the air compressor in a clean, dry and wellventilated area. The air filter must be kept clear of obstructions, which could reduce air delivery of the air compressor. The air compressor should be located at least 12 inches away from the wall or other obstructions