Makita owner manual Problem Cause Correction

PROBLEM	CAUSE		CORRECTION
Pressure	It is normal for		If there is an excessive amount of
reading on	"some"		pressure drop when the accessory is
the	pressure drop		used, adjust the regulator following the
regulated	to occur.		instructions.
pressure
gauge			Note:Adjust the regulated pressure
drops when			under flow conditions (while accessory is
accessory			being used).
is used.
Air leak	Possible		Operate safety valve manually by pulling
from safety	defective		on ring. If valve still leaks, it should be
valve.	safety valve.		replaced.
Compressor	• Prolonged		• Decrease amount of air usage.
is not		excessive
supplying		use of air.
enough air	•	Compressor	•	Check the accessory air requirement.
to operate
		is not large		If it is higher than the SCFM or
accessories.
		enough for		pressure supplied by your air
		air		compressor, you need a larger
		requirement.		compressor.
	•	Restricted	•	Clean or replace air intake filter. Do
		air intake		not operate the air compressor in the
		filter.		paint spray area.
	•	Unit is not	•	Plug unit into "live" electrical outlet.
		plugged in.
	•	Hole in hose.	•	Check and replace if required.
	•	Check valve	•	Remove and clean, or replace.
		restricted.
	•	Air leaks.	•	Tighten fittings. (See Air Leaks section
				of troubleshooting guide).
Motor will	•	Motor	•	Let motor cool off and reset overload
not run.		overload		switch.
		protection
		switch has
		tripped.
	•	Tank	•	Motor will start automatically when
		pressure		tank pressure drops below "cut-in"
		exceeds		pressure of pressure switch.
		pressure
		switch "cut-
		in" pressure.

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