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Portable Gas
Compressor
Operating
Instructions
www.makita.ca
NOTICE
Carefully read this instruction manual before
attempting to operate this compressor.
MAC5500G
MODEL # SERIAL #
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MAC5500G www.makita.ca Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Read the instruction manual Wear respiratory protection. HONDA GX
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t AbLEO f COntEntS SAfEty P RECAutIOnS ................................................................................. 4 Cautions ..................................................................................................... 4 Air receiver.................................................................................................. 4 Safety valve ................................................................................................ 4 InSt ALLAtIOn
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SAfEty PRECAutIOnS Please familiarize yourself with the following information to prevent damage to your compressorunit and injury tothe operator . CAutIOnS The air compressor and engine will get hot while in CAUTION operation. Never touch the discharge tubing, engine or compressor pump while in operation. The compressor operates automatically while the engine is running. Compressed air from the unit may contain hazard- WARNING ous fumes. Air produced by this compressor is not suitable
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InSt ALLAtIOn &OPERA tIOn InSt ALLAtIOn Proper care, maintenance and lubrication ensures longevity. The com- pressor should always be level for proper lubrication. Use only in a clean, dry, and well-ventilated area. The compressor has heat dissipation fins for proper cooling. Keep the fins and other parts that collect dust clean. Do not place rags or other materials on top of the compressor, as this obstructs cooling and can be a fire hazard. bEfORE OPERA tInG thE AIR COMPRESSOR PLEASE Ch
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InSt ALLAtIOn & OPERA tIOn OthER APPROvEDOILS. Regular mineral oils can also be used in Makita compressors. Always use a non-detergent oil with the following specifications: AMbIEnt tEMPERA tuRES At SAE vISCOSIty ISO vISCOSIty POInt Of OPERA tIOn -16°C TO 0°C (3.2°F - 32°F) SAE 10W ISO 32 1°C TO 26°C (33.8°F - 78.8°F) SAE 20W ISO 68 ABOVE 27°C (80.6°F) SAE 30W ISO 100 fILLInG thE COMPRESSOR wIth OIL 1) Remove the oil filler plug 2) Slowly pour the proper oil into the pump crankcase. ) Alw
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InSt ALLAtIOn & OPERA tIOn ChECkInG bEL t tEnSIOn Adjust belt(s) so when pressure is applied at the center, there is approxi- mately 1/2” slack (see diagram “Figure A” below). If the belt is in- Centre Distance figure A stalled too tight, the engine might be overloaded. This will cause the engine to t oo t ight overheat. If the belt is installed too loosely, it will Slight bow slip and excessive Correct t ension t oo Loose wear and vibration will occur. hOw t O InSt ALL A nEw bEL t
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OPERAtInGy OuR AIR COMPRESSOR EnGInE - GAS DRIvEn 1) Check entire unit for any damage. 2) Check compressor and engine oil level, fill or add if necessary. ) Make sure gas tank is filled. ) Read entire engine manual. 5) Starting the engine. a) Move fuel lever to the “On” position. - If engine is cold, move choke lever to the “Closed” position - If engine is warm, leave choke lever in “Open” position b) Turn engine switch to “On” position. c) Pull starter grip lightly until you feel resista
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MAIntEnAnCESC hEDuLE ExtRA CARE ShOuLD bE t AkEn t O A vOID PERSOnAL InJuRIES wIthA ut OMAtICALL y COn - tROLLED COMPRESSORS DAILyOR bEfORE EACh uSE ► CHECK OIL LEVEL. ► DRAIN CONDENSATION FROM AIR RECEIVER. ► CHECK FOR ANY UNUSUAL NOISE OR VIBRATION. ► BE SURE ALL NUTS AND BOLTS ARE TIGHT. wEEkL y ► TURN OFF ENGINE. CLEAN DUST AND FOREIGN MATTER FROM CYLINDER HEAD, ENGINE, FAN BLADES, INTER- COOLER AND AIR RECEIVER. ► CLEAN AIR FILTER BY OPENING AIR FILTER, REMOVING FILTER ELEMENT
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tROubLE ShOOtInG PRObLEM POSSIbLE CAuSE CORRECtIvE ACtIOn Will not start Please refer to Honda manual included Low pressure Safety valve leaks. Replace safety valve. Drain cock open. Close drain cock. Loose tubes or fittings. Tighten fittings. Dirty or plugged air filter. Clean or replace as necessary. Defective unloader valve. Replace unloader valve. Oil in Too much oil in the crank- Drain oil and fill to proper level. discharge case. Improper oil viscosity. drain and replace oil Compressor o
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tROubLE ShOOtInG PRObLEM POSSIbLECA uSE CORRECtIvE ACtIOn Insufficient Clogged inlet filter. Clean or replace as necessary. output, low discharge Leaks in air lines, air valves, Replace worn components as pressure fittings, etc... necessary. Drive belts slipping. Tension V-belts. Drain valve left open. Close drain valve. Defective pressure gauge. Replace pressure gauge. Leaking head gasket. Replace head gasket. Dirty or plugged inter cooler Remove and clean inter cooler tubes. tubes. Unloa
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tROubLE ShOOtInG PRObLEM POSSIbLE CAuSE CORRECtIvE ACtIOn System pressure leaking back Check and replace check through check valve when valve if necessary. compressor is stopped. Wrong oil being used. Drain and replace with proper oil Excessive Loose compressor, engine or Tighten components. vibration engine guard. Compressor not level. Level compressor Leg bolts over tightened to Loosen leg bolts. floor. Excessive discharge pres- Reduce operating pressure. sure. Wrong oil being used. Drain a
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tROubLE ShOOtInG PRObLEM POSSIbLE CAuSE CORRECtIvE ACtIOn Compressor operating out- Provide adequate protec- side in cold conditions or inlet tion against extreme weather filter not protected against conditions. weather. Worn piston rings. Replace piston rings. Piston rings not seated. See below. Piston rings Allow 100 hours of normal op- not seated. eration for new rings to seat. COMPRESSOR MAIntEnAnCE LOG DAtE tyPE Of MAIntEnAnCEOR REP AIRS 1
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COMPRESSOR MAIntEnAnCE LOG DAtE tyPE Of MAIntEnAnCE OR REPAIRS 1
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MAkIt A w ARRAnty MAkIt A LIMItED OnEy EAR w ARRAnty WARRANTY POLICY Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is war- ranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one year pe- riod, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defectiv
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MAC5500G www.makita.ca Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Read the instruction manual Wear respiratory protection. HONDA GX
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COMPRESSEuR PORt At If à ESSE nCE MAnu EL D’ut ILISAt IOn www.makita.ca AVIS veuillez lire le présent manuel d’utilisation avant d’essayer d’utiliser ce compresseur. MAC5500G o o n du modèle n de série
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MAC5500G www.makita.ca Protection d’audition d’usage. Protection visuelle d’usage. Lire le manuel d’instruction. Protection respiratoire d’usage. HONDA GX
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t AbLEDES MA tIÈRES COnSIGnES DE SÉCuRItÉ .......................................................................... 20 Précautions............................................................................................... 20 Réservoir d’air .......................................................................................... 20 Soupape de sécurité................................................................................. 20 DIRECtIvES D’InSt ALLAtIOn Et D
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COnSIGnES DE SÉCuRItÉ Veuillez vous familiariser avec les renseignements qui suivent, afin d’éviter d’endommager votrecompresseur et de blesserl’opérateur . PRÉCAutIOnS Le moteur á essence et le compresseur d’air se réchauffent en cours de fonctionnement.Ne touchez jamais la tuyauterie d’échappement, le moteur ou la pompe du compresseur en cours de fonctionnement. L’air comprimé provenant de l’appareil peut contenir AVERTISSEMENT des émanations nocives. L’air comprimé produit par ce c
