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NOTICE
Carefully read this instruction manual and the
engine manual before attempting to operate
this compressor.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling this product.
MODEL #
MAC5501G
SERIAL #
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- Page 1 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling this product. MODEL # MAC5501G SERIAL #...
- Page 2 OWNERS MANUAL FOR Gas Compressor MODEL No. MAC5501G SPECIFICATION CHART Maximum Horsepower 5.5 HP SCFM @ 40 PSIG SCFM @ 100 PSIG 12.5 Cut-In Pressure Cut-Out Pressure Engine RPM 3600 Tank Size 10 Gallon Weight 190 lbs. IMPORTANT - Read the Safety Guidelines and ALL instructions carefully before operating.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Engine Lubrication …………………………………………….. ……….12 Maintenance ……………………………………………………. ……….12 Checking Belt Tension ………………………………………… ……….13 Installing a New Belt …………………………………………… ……….13 Operating Your Air Compressor ……………………………… ……….13 Maintenance Schedule ………………………………………… ……….14 Trouble Shooting ………………………………………………. ……….15 Compressor Maintenance Log ……………………………….. ……….18 Makita Warranty ………………………………………………. ……….20... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER: Carbon Monoxide. Using an engine indoors can kill you in minutes. Engine exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. You may be breathing CO even if you DO NOT smell engine exhaust. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. - Page 5 HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT The following · Drain the tank DAILY or Risk of Air conditions could lead to after each use. If tank Tank a weakening of the tank develops a leak, replace Bursting and RESULT IN A VIOLENT it immediately with a TANK EXPLOSION new tank or new com-...
- Page 6 HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Under some conditions Always wear certified Risk From Noise and duration of use, safety equipment: ANSI noise from this product S12.6 (S3.19) hearing may contribute to protection. hearing loss. Never operate the ·...
- Page 7 HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT The compressed air · Always wear approved Risk from stream can cause soft safety glasses with side Compressed tissue damage, and can shields when using the propel dirt, chips, loose compressor. particles and small ·...
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Page 8: Emissions Notice
This product may not be equipped with a spark- arresting muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used around flammable materials or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. -
Page 9: Duty Cycle
DUTY CYCLE avoid expenses being incurred to correct such problems. This should be done All Makita manufactured air compressors regardless of any visible signs of damage are recommended to be operated on not to the shipping container. If this product more than a 50% duty cycle. -
Page 10: Installation & Break In Procedure
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION (con't) 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. -
Page 11: Piping
Daily Start-up Checklist INSTALLATION AND 1. Before attaching air hose or accessories, BREAK-IN PROCEDURES make sure the pressure switch lever is (con't.) set to "OFF" and the air regulator or shut- off valve is closed. Initial Start Up Procedure: 2. Attach hose and accessories. Too much 1. -
Page 12: Compressor Lubrication
OTHER APPROVED OILS 2) Drain air receiver and air lines of air Regular mineral oils can also be used in pressure. Makita compressors. Always use a non- detergent oil with the following specifications: AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT POINT OF OPERATION... -
Page 13: Checking Belt Tension
OPERATING PROCEDURES 2) Check compressor and engine oil level, CHECKING BELT TENSION fill or add if necessary. Adjust belt(s) so when pressure is applied 3) Make sure gas tank is filled. at the center, there is approximately 1/2" 4) Read entire engine manual. slack (see diagram "Figure A"... -
Page 14: Maintenance Schedule
3) Replace air filter (more often if comp- EXTRA CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ressor is used near paint spraying AVOID PERSONAL INJURIES WITH operations or in dusty environments). AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED COMPRESSORS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DAILY OR BEFORE EACH USE 1) Check oil level 2) Drain condensation from air receiver 3) Check for any unusual noise or vibration... -
Page 15: Trouble Shooting
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... - Page 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Insufficient Clogged inlet filter Clean or replace as necessary output, low Leaks in air lines, air valves, Replace worn components as discharge fittings, etc. necessary pressure Drive belts slipping. Tension V-belts Drain valve left open Close drain valve Defective pressure gauge Replace pressure gauge...
- Page 17 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 Excessive Loose compressor, engine or Tighten components vibration engine guard Compressor not level...
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Page 18: Compressor Maintenance Log
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... - Page 19 COMPRESSOR MAINTENANCE LOG DATE TYPE OF MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS Page 19...
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Page 20: Makita Warranty
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