Makita AC001 User Manual

OWNERS MANUAL FOR

Oil Free Air Compressor

MODEL No

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SPECIFICATION CHART

Model # AC001

Horsepower 1/6 HP

SCFM @ 40 PSIG 0.58

SCFM @ 90 PSIG 0.45

Cut-In Pressure 95 PSI

Cut-Out Pressure 125 PSI

Bore 32 mm

Stroke 11 mm

Voltage -Single Phase 120

Motor RPM 3400

Amperage @ max pressure 1.8

Tank Size 1 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Warning Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

DUTY CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ON-RECEIPT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

INSTALLATION and BREAK-IN PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Location Of the Air Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Initial Start Up Procedure: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Grounding Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

OPERATING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Daily Start-up Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MAINTENANCE LOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

SERVICE CENTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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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 EQUIPMENT.

HAZARD

Risk of
Unsafe
Operation

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Unsafe operation of
your air compressor
could lead to serious
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 times.

• Never defeat the safety
features of this product.

• Equip area of operation
with a fire extinguisher.

• Do not operate
machine with missing,
broken, or
unauthorized parts.

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HAZARD

Risk of Air
Tank
Bursting

Risk of
Attachments
and
Accessories
Bursting

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

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 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 pressure
rating of air tools, spray
guns, air operated
accessories, tires AND
other inflatables can
cause them to explode
or fly apart, and could
result in serious injury
to you and others.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

· Drain the tank DAILY or
after each use. If tank
develops a leak, replace it
immediately with a new
tank or new compressor
unit.

· Never drill into, weld, or

make any modifications to
the tank or its attachments.
Never attempt to repair a
damaged or leaking tank.
Replace with a new tank.

· The tank is designed to

withstand specific operating
pressures. Never make
adjustments or parts
substitutions to alter the
factory set operating
pressures.

· For essential control of air

pressure, you must install a
pressure regulator and
regulated air pressure
guage to the air outlet of
your compressor.

· Follow the equipment

manufacturers
recommendation and never
exceed the maximum
allowable pressure rating of
attachments. Never use the
compressor to inflate small
low-pressure objects such
as children's toys, footballs,
basketballs, etc.

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HAZARD

Risk of
Electric
Shock

Risk of
Explosion or
Fire

Risk to
Breathing

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• Your air compressor
is powered by
electricity. Like any
other electrically
powered device, if it
is not used properly,
it may cause
electrical shock.

• Electrical grounding:
failure to provide
adequate grounding
to this product could
increase the risk of
electric shock.

It is normal for
electrical contact within
the motor and pressure
switch to spark,
whenever the
compressor starts or
stops. Never operate
the compressor in an
atmosphere where
flammable vapors are
present. Doing so can
result in serious injury
to you or others.

• The compressed air
from your
compressor is not
safe for breathing.
The air stream may
contain carbon
monoxide or other
vapors, or particles
from the tank or other
components.

• Sprayed materials
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.

• Never operate the
compressor outdoors
when it is raining, or in a
wet environment.

• Always operate the
compressor in a well­ventilated area, free of
gasoline or solvent
vapors.

• If spraying flammable
materials, locate
compressor at least 20
feet away from spray
area.

• Store flammable materials
in a secure location away
from compressor.

• Never inhale air from the
compressor, either directly
or from a breathing device
connected to the
compressor. Work in an
area equipped with good
cross ventilation.

• Read and follow the
safety instructions
provided on the label or
safety data sheet for the
material you are spraying.

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HAZARD

Risk to
Breathing
(continued)

Risk from
Compressed
Air

Risk from
Moving Parts

Risk of
Burn

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

solvents, paint remover,
insecticides, weed killers,
etc., contain harmful
vapors and poisons.

• Breathing compressor or
sprayed materials vapor
can result in serious
injury.

The compressed air
stream can cause soft
tissue damage, and can
propel dirt, chips, loose
particles and small objects
at high speed, resulting in
property damage or
personal injury.

The compressor cycles
automatically when the
pressure switch is in the
on/auto position. If you
attempt repair or
maintenance while the
compressor is operating or
plugged in, you can
expose yourself to moving
parts. These moving parts
can cause 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
compressor off and bleed
pressure from the air line
before attempting
maintenance, attaching
tools or accessories.

• Always unplug the
compressor and
release air pressure
from the tank and any
attachments before
attempting any
maintenance or repair.

• Never operate the
compressor with guards
or covers which are
damaged or removed.

• Never touch hot
components during or
immediately after
operation of the
compressor. Do not
reach around protective
shrouds or attempt
maintenance until unit
has been allowed
to cool.