Makita owner manual Problem Cause Correction

PROBLEM	CAUSE		CORRECTION
Motor will	•	Check valve is	•	Remove and clean, or replace.
not run.		stuck open.
(con’t)	•	Loose electrical	•	Check wiring connection inside
		connections.		pressure switch and terminal box
				area.
	•	Possible	•	Return to an Authorized Warranty
		defective		Service Center for inspection or
		capacitor.		replacement if necessary.
	•	Paint spray on	•	Have checked at an Authorized
		internal motor		Warranty Service Center. Do not
		parts.		operate the compressor in the paint
				spray area. See flammable vapor
				warning.
	•	Possible	•	Have checked at an Authorized
		defective		Warranty Service Center.
		motor.
	• Fuse Blown,		1.Check fuse box for blown fuse and
		circuit breaker		replace. If necessary, reset circuit
		tripped.		breaker. Do not use a fuse or circuit
				breaker with higher rating than
				specified for your particular branch
				circuit.
			2.Check for low voltage conditions
				and/or proper extension cord.
			3.Disconnect the other electrical
				appliances from circuit or operate
				the compressor on its own branch
				circuit.
	•	Pressure	•	Bleed the line by pushing the lever
		unloader valve		on the pressure switch to the "off"
		on pressure		position; if the valve does not open,
		switch has not		replace it.
		unloaded head
		pressure.
Regulator	Dirty or damaged		Replace regulator.
knob has	regulator internal
continuous	parts.
air leak.
Regulator
will not
shut off at
air outlet.

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