Makita MAC2400 User Manual
OWNERS MANUAL FOR
Oil Lubricated Air Compressor
MODEL NO.
MAC700 | MAC2400 | MAC5200
SPECIFICATION CHART
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 Phase 120 120 120
Motor RPM 1720 1720 3420
Amperage @ max pressure 12.4 12.3 13.8
Tank Size 2.6 Gallon 4.2 Gallon 5.2 Gallon
CSA/US Listed Yes Yes 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.
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IMPORTANT:
Read the Safety Guidelines and ALL
instructions carefully before operating.
TABLEOF CONTENTS OWNERS MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warning Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DUTY CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ON RECEIPT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
INSTALLATION AND BREAK IN PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Location of the air compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Lubrication and oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Initial start up procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Extension cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Grounding instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
OPERATING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Daily start up checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Filling with oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing the oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
Risk of Unsafe
Operation.
Unsafe operation of your air
compressor could lead to
serious injury to you or others.
• 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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Risk of Air Tank
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 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.
• 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
gauge to the air outlet of
your compressor.
Risk of Attachments
and Accessories
Bursting.
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.
• 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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Risk of Electric Shock.
Risk of Explosion or
Fire.
• 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.
• 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.
• The compressed air from
your compressor is not safe
for breathing. The air stream
may contain carbon
Risk to Breathing.
monoxide or other vapors, or
particles from the tank or
other components.
• Sprayed materials such as
paint, paint solvents, paint
remover, insecticides, weed
killers, etc., contain harmful
vapors and poisons.
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• 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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Risk to Breathing.
(Continued)
Risk from
Compressed Air.
Risk from
Moving Parts.
• 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.
• 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.
Risk of Burn.
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Contact with hot parts such as
the compressor head or outlet
tubes could result in a serious
skin burn.
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• 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.
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GLOSSARY - DUTY CYCLE - ON RECEIPT INSPECTION
GLOSSARY
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 the motor is off,
air tank pressure drops as you continue to
use your accessory or air tool. When the
tank pressure drops to a certain level the
motor will restart automatically re-started is
called "cut-in pressure".
CUT-OUT PRESSURE: When you turn on
your air compressor, it begins to run, air
pressure in the air tank begins to build. It
builds to a certain pressure before the motor
automatically shuts off - protecting your air
tank from pressure higher than its design
rating. The pressure at which the motor
shuts off is called "cut-out pressure".
DUTY CYCLE
All Makita manufactured air compressors are recommended to be operated on not more than a
50% duty cycle. This means an air compressor that pumps air more than 50% of one hour 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
guns, air brushes, sandblaster, inflating tires or spraying weed killers, insecticides, etc. An air
pressure regulator is supplied for these applications.
Separate air transformers which combine the functions of air regulation and/or moisture and dirt
removal should be used where applicable.
ON RECEIPT INSPECTION
DAMAGE: Each air compressor outfit is carefully tested and checked before shipment. With
improper handling, damage may result in transit and cause problems with compressor operation.
Immediately upon arrival, check equipment for both concealed and visible damages to avoid
expenses being incurred to correct such problems. This should be done regardless of any visible
signs of damage to the shipping container. If this
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