Makita MAC5501G, Руководство по эксплуатации

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OUTLET PRESSURE GAUGE: The outlet
pressure gauge indicates the air pressure
AIR INTAKE FILTER: This filter is designed to available at the outlet side of the regulator.
clean air coming into the compressor pump. This pressure is controlled by the
This filter must always be clean and free regulator and is always less or equal to the
from obstructions. See "Maintenance". tank pressure. See "Operating Procedures".
AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP: To compress air, REGULATOR: The air pressure coming from
the pistons move up and down in the the air tank is controlled by the regulator
cylinder. On the down stroke, air is drawn in knob. Turn the knob clockwise to increase
through the air intake valve. The exhaust pressure and counter-clockwise to decrease
valve remains closed. On the upstroke of pressure. To avoid minor re-adjustment
the piston, air is compressed. The intake after making a change in pressure setting,
valve closes and compressed air is forced always approach the desired pressure from
out through the exhaust valve, through the a lower pressure. When reducing from a
outlet tube, through the check valve and higher to a lower setting, first reduce to
into the air tank. Useable air is not some pressure less than desired pressure.
available until the compressor has raised Depending on the air requirements of each
the air tank pressure above that required at particular accessory, the outlet regulated
the air outlet. air pressure may have to be adjusted while
you are operating the accessory.
UNLOADER VALVE: When the compressor
pumps the factory set amount of air into
the tank, the unloader will blow off. This
puts the engine in idle mode and the
unloader will open, allowing the unused
air to escape preventing over pressuring
of the tank.
LOCATION OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR
Locate the air compressor in a clean, dry,
SAFETY VALVE: If the engine does not and well-ventilated area. The air filter must
idle down at its "cut-out" pressure be kept clear of obstructions, which could
setting, the safety valve will protect reduce air delivery of the air compressor.
against high pressure by "popping out" at The air compressor should be located at
its factory set pressure (slightly higher than least 12 inches away from the wall or other
the unloader valve "cut-out" setting). Do not obstructions that will interfere with the
tamper with or attempt to eliminate the flow of air. The air compressor head and
safety relief valve. shroud are designed to allow for proper
cooling. If humidity is high, an air filter can
TANK PRESSURE GAUGE: The tank pressure be installed on the air outlet adapter to
gauge indicates the air pressure in the tank. remove excessive moisture. Follow the
instructions packaged with the air filter for
proper installation.
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DESCRIPTION OF
OPERATION (con't)
INSTALLATION AND
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES