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Makita MAC5200 manual

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  • Page 1

    MAC700 - 02/04 OWNERS MANUAL FOR Oil Lubricated Air Compressor MODEL NO. MAC700 | MAC2400 | MAC5200 Model No. MAC700 MAC2400 MAC5200 Horsepower 2 2.5 3 SCFM @ 40 PSIG 3.8 4.8 6.9 SCFM @ 90 PSIG 3.3 4.2 6.5 Cut-In Pressure 100 PSI 100 PSI 110 PSI Cut-Out Pressure 130 PSI 130 PSI 140 PSI Bore 47 mm 51 mm 47 mm Stroke 44 mm 44 mm 44 mm Voltage -Single[...]

  • Page 2

    2 TABLE OF CONTENTS OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warning Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 GLOSSARY . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 3

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS *** SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS *** WARNING IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMEN[...]

  • Page 4

    4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Risk of Air Tank Bursting. Risk of Attachments and Accessories Bursting. The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the tank, and RESULT IN A VIOLENT TANK EXPLOSION RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS: • Failure to [...]

  • Page 5

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Risk of Electric Shock. Risk of Explosion or Fire. Risk to Breathing. • Your air compressor is powered by electricity. Like any other electrically powered device, if it is not used properly, it may cause electrical shock. • Electrica[...]

  • Page 6

    6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Risk to Breathing. (Continued) Risk from Compressed Air. Risk from Moving Parts. Risk of Burn. • Breathing compressor or sprayed materials vapor can result in serious injury. The compressed air stream can cause soft tissue damage, and [...]

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    GLOSSARY - DUTY CYCLE - ON RECEIPT INSPECTION 7 OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 GLOSSARY DUTY CYCLE GENERAL INFORMATION ON RECEIPT INSPECTION CFM: Cubic feet per minute. SCFM: Standard cubic feet per minute; a unit of measure of air delivery. PSIG: Pounds per square inch gauge; a unit of measure of pressure. CUT-IN PRESSURE: While[...]

  • Page 8

    8 STORAGE - DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 ON RECEIPT INSPECTION ... Continued STORAGE DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION product was shipped directly to you, report any damages to the carrier and arrange for inspection of goods immediately. Before you store the air compressor, make sure you do the following: DRAIN[...]

  • Page 9

    INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES 9 OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ... Continued INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES 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 [...]

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    10 INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES ... Cont’d CAUTION: Multi-Viscosity motor oils, like 10W30, should not be used in an air compressor. They leave carbon deposits on critical components, thus reducing performance and compressor life. Use air compressor oil[...]

  • Page 11

    OPERATING PROCEDURES 11 OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES ... Cont’d OPERATING PROCEDURES Piping: Plastic or PVC pipe is not designed for use with compressed air. Regardless of its indicated pressure rating, plastic pipe can burst from air pressure. Use only metal pipe for air distribution line[...]

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    12 MAINTENANCE OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 OPERATING PROCEDURES ... Continued MAINTENANCE When you are finished: Set the pressure switch lever to “OFF”. Using the air tool or accessory, bleed the tank pressure down to zero. Remove the air tool or accessory. Drain water from air tank by opening drain cock valve on bottom of[...]

  • Page 13

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 13 OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS Drain water from the air tank, any moisture separators or transformers. Check for any unusual noise and/or vibration. Manually check all safety valves to make sure they are operating properly. Inspect air filter, re[...]

  • Page 14

    14 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Release all air pressure from air tank and unplug outfit. Remove shroud. Loosen the top and bottom nut of the outlet tube and remove. Remove the pressure release tube and fitting. Unscrew the check valve (turn counterclockwise) using a socket wrench. Chec[...]

  • Page 15

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 15 OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PERFORMING REPAIRS MAY EXPOSE VOLTAGE SOURCES, MOVING PARTS OR COM - PRESSED AIR SOURCES. PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR. PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS, UNPLUG THE COMPRESSOR AND BLEED OFF TANK AIR PRESSURE. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive tank pressure[...]

  • Page 16

    16 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Pressure reading on the regulated pressure gauge drops when accessory is used. Air leak from safety valve. Compressor is not supplying enough air to operate accessories. Motor will not run. It is normal for "some" pressure drop to occur. Po[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 17 OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Motor will not run. (con’t) Regulator knob has continuous air leak. Regulator will not shut off at air outlet. Check valve is stuck open. Loose electrical connections. Possible defective capacitor. Paint spray on internal motor parts. Possible defe[...]

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    18 FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 1-800-4-MAKITA - RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS Arizona 3707 E. Broadway Road, Suite 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850 California 41850 Christy Street Fremont, CA 94538-5107 (510) 657-9881 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 (714) 522-8088 1970 Fulton Aven[...]

  • Page 19

    WARNING - NOTES 19 OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based p[...]

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    20 WARRANTY OWNERS MANUAL MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200 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. Should any trouble develop[...]

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    2) Use of this product is intended for: Construction Trade Industrial Maintenance Home Maintenance Hobby Other 5) Any comments: AREA CODE: - TELEPHONE: SERIAL NO. MODEL NO. 1) This product was purchased from: Home Center Hardware/Lumber Store Tool Distributor Industrial Supply Construction Supply Other MAIL THIS PORTION Your answers to the followin[...]

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    Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 First Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage[...]