Makita AC001, Owner'S Manual

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Initial Start Up Procedure:
1.Open the air receiver's drain
valve.
2.Plug power supply cord into
correct power source.
3.Run the compressor for a
minimum of twenty (20)
minutes in the no-load
condition
4.Close air receiver drain valve.
Your compressor is now ready
for use.
Extension Cords
To avoid voltage drop, power
loss, and overheating of the
motor, use extra air hose instead
of an extension cord. Low
voltage can cause damage to the
motor.
If an extension cord must be
used:
· Use only an approved 3-wire
extension cord that has a 3-
blade grounding plug and a 3-
slot receptacle that will accept
the plug on the air compressor.
· Make sure the extension cord
is in good condition.
Please see the chart below as
the MINIMUM requirements:
Amp Length of
Rating Cord in Feet
(120 Volts) 25' 50' 100' 150'
10-12 16 14 10 8
12-14 16 12 10 8
14-16 16 12 10 8
16-18 14 12 8 8
18-20 14 12 8
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 lines.
If a pipe line is necessary, use
pipe that is the same size, or
larger than, the air tank outlet.
Piping that is too small will
restrict the flow of air. If piping is
over 100 feet long, use the next
larger size. Bury underground
lines below the frost line and
avoid pockets where
condensation can gather and
freeze. Apply pressure before
underground lines are covered to
make sure all pipe joints are free
of leaks.
Grounding Instruction
WARNING: Risk of electric
shock! In the event if a short
circuit, grounding reduces the
risk of shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric
current. This air compressor
must be properly grounded.
The air compressor is equipped
with a cord having a grounding
wire with an appropriate