Use and Care Manual

where applicable.
CUT-OUT PRESSURE: When you start
your air compressor, it begins to run, air
pressure in the tank begins to build. It
builds to a certain pressure before the
engine automatically idles down - protecting DAMAGE: Each air compressor outfit is
your air tank from pressure higher than carefully tested and checked before ship-
its design rating. The pressure at which ment. With improper handling, damage
the engine idles down is called "cut-out may result in transit and cause problems
pressure". with compressor operation.
Immediately upon arrival, check equipment
for both concealed and visible damages to
avoid expenses being incurred to correct
such problems. This should be done
All Makita manufactured air compressors regardless of any visible signs of damage
are recommended to be operated on not to the shipping container. If this product
more than a 50% duty cycle. This means was shipped directly to you, report any
an air compressor that pumps air more damages to the carrier and arrange for
than 50% of one hour is considered mis- inspections of goods immediately.
use because the air compressor is under-
sized for the required air demand.
Before you store the air compressor, make
sure you do the following:
1. Review the "Maintenance" and
Check oil, engine, and compressor pump "Operating Procedures" sections and
oil daily. Add oil as required. perform maintenance as necessary. Be
sure to drain water from the air tank.
2. For proper instructions & maintenance
Your air compressor can be used for for storing your gas engine, refer to the
operating paint spray guns, air tools, section your engine owners manual
caulking guns, grease guns, air brushes, titled "Storing Your Engine".
sandblaster, inflating tires or spraying 3. Store the air compressor in a clean and
weed killers, insecticides, etcs. An air dry location.
pressure regulator is supplied for these
applications.
Separate air transformers which combine DRAIN VALVE: The drain valve is located at
the functions of air regulation and/or the bottom of the air tanks and is used to
moisture and dirt removal should be used drain condensation at the end of each use.
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DESCRIPTION OF
OPERATION
GLOSSARY (con't.)
ON-RECEIPT INSPECTION
DUTY CYCLE
GENERAL
INFORMATION
STORAGE