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OWNERS MANUAL FOR

Oil Lubricated Air Compressor

MODEL No

MAC5200

SPECIFICATION CHART

Model #

MAC5200

Horsepower

3

SCFM @ 40 PSIG

6.9

SCFM @ 90 PSIG

6.5

Cut-In Pressure

110 PSI

Cut-Out Pressure

140 PSI

Bore

47 mm

Stroke

44 mm

Voltage -Single Phase

120

Motor RPM

3420

Amperage @ max pressure

13.8

Tank Size

5.2 Gallon

CSA/US Listed

Yes

Minimum Circuit Requirement: 15 AMPS

*A circuit breaker is preferred.  Use only a fuse or circuit
breaker that is the same rating as the branch circuit the air
compressor is operated on.  If the air compressor is connected
to a circuit protected by fuses, use time delay fuses.

IMPORTANT — Read the Safety Guidelines and ALL

instructions carefully before operating.

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Summary of Contents for MAC5200

Page 1: ... RPM 3420 Amperage max pressure 13 8 Tank Size 5 2 Gallon CSA US Listed Yes Minimum Circuit Requirement 15 AMPS A circuit breaker is preferred Use only a fuse or circuit breaker that is the same rating as the branch circuit the air compressor is operated on If the air compressor is connected to a circuit protected by fuses use time delay fuses IMPORTANT Read the Safety Guidelines and ALL instructi...

Page 2: ...DURES 9 Location Of the Air Compressor 9 Lubrication and Oil 9 Initial Start Up Procedure 10 Extension Cords 10 Piping 10 Grounding Instruction 10 OPERATING PROCEDURES 11 Daily Start up Checklist 11 MAINTENANCE 12 Filling with Oil 12 Changing the Oil 12 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 12 COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS 12 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 13 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 14 FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS 17 WARRANTY 18...

Page 3: ...s injury to you or others HOW TO PREVENT IT Review and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual Become familiar with the operation and controls of the air compressor Keep operating area clear of all persons pets and obstacles Keep children away from the air compressor at all times Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs Stay alert at all t...

Page 4: ...ould lead to a weakening of the tank and RESULT IN A VIOLENT TANK EXPLOSION RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS Failure to properly drain condensed water from the tank causing rust and thinning of the tank wall Modifications or attempted repairs to the tank Unauthorized modifications to the pressure switch safety valve or any other components which control tank pressure Exceeding the pres...

Page 5: ...terials such as paint paint HOW TO PREVENT IT Any electrical wiring or repairs required to this product should be performed by qualified service personnel or a licensed electrician in accordance with national and local electrical codes Make certain that the electrical circuit to which the compressor is connected provides proper electrical grounding correct voltage and adequate fuse protection Neve...

Page 6: ...serious injury Contact with hot parts such as the compressor head or outlet tubes could result in a serious skin burn HOW TO PREVENT IT Use an approved respirator designed for use with your specific application Always wear approved safety glasses with side shields when using the compressor Never point any nozzle or sprayer toward any part of the body or at other people or animals Always turn the c...

Page 7: ...ur is considered misuse because the air compressor is undersized for the required air demand GENERAL INFORMATION This air compressor requires oil Now you can enjoy all the benefits of having an oil lubricated professional air compressor When oil is changed regularly it will give you long trouble free life Your air compressor can be used for operating paint spray guns air tools caulking guns grease...

Page 8: ...nd to off to remove power when finished using the compressor or when compressor will be left unattended AIR INTAKE FILTER This filter is designed to clean air coming into the compressor pump This filter must always be clean and free from obstructions See Maintenance 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 i...

Page 9: ... 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 INSTALLATION AND BREAK IN PROCEDURES LOCATION OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR Locate the air compressor in a clean dry and well ventilated area Th...

Page 10: ...t 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 8 Piping Plastic or PVC pipe is not designed for use with compressed air Regardless of its indicated pressure r...

Page 11: ...he regulator outlet pressure must never exceed the maximum pressure rating 3 Turn the pressure switch lever to ON AUTO and allow tank pressure to build Motor will stop when tank pressure reaches cut out pressure 4 Open the regulator by turning it clockwise Adjust the regulator to the correct pressure setting Your compressor is ready for use 5 Always operate the air compressor in well ventilated ar...

Page 12: ... greater frequency of all maintenance checks ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 Drain water from the air tank any moisture separators or transformers 2 Check for any unusual noise and or vibration 3 Manually check all safety valves to make sure they are operating properly 4 Inspect air filter replace if necessary 5 Inspect air lines and fittings for leaks correct as necessary Each year of operation or...

Page 13: ...ir pressure from air tank and unplug outfit 2 Remove shroud 3 Loosen the top and bottom nut of the outlet tube and remove 4 Remove the pressure release tube and fitting 5 Unscrew the check valve turn counterclockwise using a socket wrench 6 Check that the valve disc moves freely inside the check valve and that the spring holds the disc in the upper closed position The check valve may be cleaned wi...

Page 14: ...ck If it does not move freely replace the valve Adjust or replace pressure switch Tighten fittings where air can be heard escaping Check fittings with a soap and water solution DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN A defective check valve results in a constant air leak at the pressure release valve where there is a pressure in the tank and the compressor is shut off Remove and clean or replace check valve DO NOT OV...

Page 15: ...drop when the accessory is used adjust the regulator following the instructions Note Adjust the regulated pressure under flow conditions while accessory is being used Operate safety valve manually by pulling on ring If valve still leaks it should be replaced Decrease amount of air usage Check the accessory air requirement If it is higher than the SCFM or pressure supplied by your air compressor yo...

Page 16: ...zed Warranty Service Center for inspection or replacement if necessary Have checked at an Authorized Warranty Service Center Do not operate the compressor in the paint spray area See flammable vapor warning Have checked at an Authorized Warranty Service Center 1 Check fuse box for blown fuse and replace If necessary reset circuit breaker Do not use a fuse or circuit breaker with higher rating than...

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Page 18: ...paid to one of Makita s Factory or Authorized Service Centers If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material Makita will repair or at our option replace without charge This warranty does not apply where repairs have been made or attempted by others repairs are required because of normal wear and tear the tool has been abused misused or improperly maintained alterati...

Page 19: ...9 MAIL THIS PORTION Your answers to the following questions are appreciated 1 This product was purchased from Home Center Other Hardware Lumber Store Tool Distributor Industrial Supply Construction Supply 2 Use of the product is intended for Construction Trade Industrial Maintenance Home Maintenance Hobby Other 5 Any comments 3 How did you learn about this product Magazine Radio From Dealer Exhibi...

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Page 23: ...IONS Air pressure I Applicable length I Nail capacity Min hose diameter Dimensions L x W x H Net weight 6 5 mm 1 4 332 mm x 127 mm x 317 mm 13 1 16 x 5 x 12 1 2 I 2 2 kg 4 9 Ibs I Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country A ARhllhlC En n v n a r r n n m L c n A I I h i n c n c T A h i n L A ...

Page 24: ...y glasses should conform with the requirements of ANSI 287 1 1979 WARNI NG It is an employer s responsibility to enforce the use of safety eye protection equipment by the tool operators and by other persons in the immediate working area Wear hearing protection to protect your ears against exhaust noise and head protection Also wear light but not loose clothing Sleeves should be buttoned or rolled ...

Page 25: ... fasteners when any one of the operating controls is activated 8 Do not operate the tool with any power source other than that specified in the tool operatinglsafety instructions A n improperly functioning tool must not be used Sparks sometimes fly when the tool is used Do not use the tool near volatile flammable materials such as gasoline thinner paint gas adhesives etc they will ignite and explo...

Page 26: ...ot removed Securing the trigger in the ON position is also very dangerous Never attempt to fasten the trigger Do not operate a tool if any portion of the tool operating controls is inoperable disconnected altered or not working properly Operate the tool within the specified air pressure of 4 5 8 5 kgf cm G 65 120 PSIG for safety and longer tool life Do not exceed the recommended max operating pres...

Page 27: ...nd cause serious injury Always check the tool for its overall condition and loose screws before operation Tighten as required Make sure all safety systems are in working order before operation The tool must not operate if only the trigger is pulled or if only the contact element is pressed against the wood It must work only when both actions are performed Test for possible faulty operation with na...

Page 28: ... and the like carefully to avoid possible electrical shock gas leakage explosions etc caused by striking live wires conduits or gas pipes Use only nails specified in this manual The use of any other nails may cause malfunction of the tool Trigger Change lever Trigger lock Do not permit those uninstructed to use the tool 6 ...

Page 29: ...r if there is sudden jerking or catching On rooftops and other high locations nail as you move forward It is easy to lose your footing if you nail while inching backward When nailing against perpendicular surface nail from the top to the bottom You can perform nailing operations with less fatigue by doing so A nail will be bent or the tool can become jammed if you mistakenly nail on top of another...

Page 30: ...not point the ejection port at anyone in the When the air hose is connected do not carry the tool with your finger on the trigger or hand it to someone in this condition Accidental firing can be extremely dangerous Handle the tool carefully as there is high pressure inside the tool that can be dangerous if a crack is caused by rough handling dropping or striking Do not attempt to carve or engrave ...

Page 31: ...ntenance or repair 3 Before cleaning a jam 4 Before moving the tool to a new location Perform cleaning and maintenance right after finish ing the job Keep the tool in tip top condition Lubricate moving parts to prevent rusting and minimize friction related wear Wipe off all dust from the parts When not operating the tool always lock the trigger by turning the change lever to the LOCK position Chan...

Page 32: ...ization from Makita Ask Makita s Factory or Authorized service center for periodical inspection of the tool To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY maintenance and repairs should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers always using Makita replacement parts SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 10 ...

Page 33: ... With an air pressure of 5 kgf cm2G 70 PSIG an air hose with an internal diameter of over 6 5 mm 1 4 and a length of less than 20 m 6 6 ft is recommended when the interval between each nailing is 0 5 seconds Air supply hoses shall have a minimum working pressure rating of 10 7 kgf cm G 150 PSIG or 150 percent of the maximum pressure produced in the system whichever is higher Nailing frequency time...

Page 34: ...ose adapter a t I Loading nailer CAUTION Always lock the trigger and disconnect the hose before loading the nailer Select nailssuitablefor your work Depressthe latch lever and open the door and magazine cap Lift and turn the coil support plate to set it to the correct step When loading 57 or 65 mm 2 1 4 2 1 2 long nails use the bottom step When loading 45 or 50 mm 1 3 4 2 long nails use the middle...

Page 35: ...not be driven deep enough even when the arrow points to the number 1 increase the air pressure If nails are driven too deep even when the arrow points to the number 9 decrease the air pressure Generally speaking the tool service lifewill be longer when the tool is usedwith lower air pressure and the adjuster set to a lower number Connecting air hose Lock the trigger Slip the air socket of the air ...

Page 36: ... lock the trigger disconnect the hose and removethe nails from the magazine before cleaning a jam When the nailer becomes jammed proceed as follows Open the door and magazine cap and removethe nail coil Insert a small rod or the like into the ejection port and tap it with a hammer to drive out the nailjamming the ejection port Reset the nail coil and close the magazine cap and door Hook The hook i...

Page 37: ...al firing may result Nails Handlenailcoils and their box care Jlly If the nailcoils have been handled roughly they may be out of shape or their connector breaks causing poor nail feed Avoid storing nails in a very humid or hot place or place exposed to direct sunlight ...

Page 38: ...crews before operation Tighten as required Make sure all safety systems are in working order before operation The tool must not operate if only the trigger is pulled or if only the contact element is pressed against the wood It must work only when both actions are performed Test for possible faulty operation with nails unloaded I I 1 Makesure that the trigger is lockedwhen the change lever is set ...

Page 39: ...nce of compressor air set and air hose After operation always drain the compressor tank and the air filter If moisture is allowed to enter the tool it may result in poor performance and possible tool failure I 1 I Drain cock 7 Air Oiler Check regularly to see if there is sufficient pneumatic oil in the oiler of the air set Failure to maintain sufficient lubrication will cause O rings to wear quick...

Page 40: ...es which it may become dangerously caught on during operation Hoses must also be directed away from sharp edges and areas which may lead to damage or abrasion to the hose To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY maintenanceand repairsshould be performedby Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers always using Makita replacement parts 18 ...

Page 41: ...een abused misused or improperly maintained 0 alterationshave been made to the tool IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT THlS DISCLAIMER APPLIESBOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A ...

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