Makita MAC1200 Air Compressor User Manual


 
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
SAVFTHESF INSTRUCTION
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DRAIN TANK DAILY
OR
AFTER EACH
-
USE.
If
tank develops a leak, replace it
immediately with a new tank or new
compressor outfit.
IMPROPER OPERATION
OR
MAINTENANCE
OF
THIS
PRODUCT COULD RESULT
IN
SERIOUS
:NJURY
AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.
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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
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The tank is designed to withstand
specific operating pressures. NEVER
MAKE ADJUSTMENTS
OR
Pm
SUBSTITUTIONS TO alter the
FACTORY SET operating PRESSURES.
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HAZARD
4ir
Tank
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THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
COULD lead to a weakening of the
tank,nd RESULT IN A VIOLENT
TANK EXPLOSION:
RISK
OF
BURSTING
1
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
RISK OF EXPLOSlOh
OR
FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
1.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY DRAIN
condensed WATER FROM THE
TANK, causina rust and thinning
of the tank steel.
2.
MODIFICATIONS or attempted
repairs TO THE TANK.
Attachments
and
Accessories
EXCEEDING THE PRESSURE RATING
OF AIR TOOLS, spray guns, air operated
accessories, tires other
INFLATABLES CAN CAUSE THEM TO
EXPLODE or fly apart, and could result
in serious injury.
Your AIR COMPRESSOR is powered
b)
electricity. Like anv other electricallv
powered-device,-&it is NOT USED
PROPERLY
it
MAY CAUSE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING: FAILURE
TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GROUND-
ING TO THIS PRODUCT CQULD
RESULT
IN
SERIOUS INJURY
OR
DEATH FROM ELECTROCUTION.
SEE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IF
APPLICABLE.
It
is normal
for
ELECTRICAL
CONTACTS within the motor and
pressure switch
to
SPARK WHENEVER
THE
COMPRESSOR STARTS
OR
STOPS.
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HOW
TO
PREVENT
IT
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FOR essential CONTROL OF. AIR
PRESSURE, you must INSTALL A
PRESSURE REGULATOR .AND
REGULATED AIR PRESSURE GAUGE
to
the air outlet of your compressor.
recommendation and never exceed the
maximum allowable pressure rating of
attachments. NEVER
USE
THE
COMPRESSOR TO INFLATE SMALL
CHILDREN’S TOYS. FOOTBALLS,
Follow the equipment manufacturers
LOW-PRESSURE OBJECTS SUCH
AS
BASKETBALLS. ETC.
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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
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UN DIN G. CORRECT
VOLTAGE, AND ADEQUATE FUSE
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PR OT ECTI
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Never operate the compressor outdoors
when it is raining.
Always OPERATE the COMPRESSOR
a well ventilated 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.