Max powerlite AKHL1230E Operating instructions

AKHL1230E(UK)
HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR
OPERATING and MAINTENANCE MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL TO ENSURE SAFETY
WARNING AND INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING
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DEFINITIONS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTE: Emphasizes essential information.
INDEX
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................3
2. SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA ....................8
3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION ..................................9
4. PROTECTIVE DEVICE.....................................................19
5. ABNORMALITIES DURING OPERATION....................... 20
6. BUZZER TYPES...............................................................21
7. AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF OPERATING POWER
(INVERTER CONTROL)................................................... 22
8. IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN PERFORMANCE...................22
READ THE INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
Before positioning, operating or adjusting the
compressor, read the instruction handbook care-
fully.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
WARNING: Before doing any work on the com-
pressor it must be disconnected from the power
supply.
RISK OF ACCIDENTAL START-UP
CAUTION: The compressor could start automat-
ically in case of a black-out and subsequent re-
set.
OPERATING and MAINTENANCE MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS COMPRESSOR, STUDY THIS MANUAL TO ENSURE SAFETY WARNING
AND INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS ON USING THE COM-
PRESSOR
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Most accidents that result from compressor op-
eration and maintenance are caused by the fail-
ure to observe basic safety rules or precautions.
An accident can often be avoided by recognizing
a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs,
and by observing appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlines in the
"SAFETY" section of this Instruction Manual and
in the sections which contain the operation and
maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily
injury or machine damage are identified by
WARNINGS on the compressor and in this In-
struction Manual.
Never use this compressor in a manner that has
not been specifically recommended by manufac-
turer, unless you first confirm that the planned
use will be safe for you and others.
DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY COULD
RESULT FROM IMPROPER OR UNSAFE USE
OF COMPRESSOR, TO AVOID THESE RISKS,
FOLLOW THESE BASIC SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS.
HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSO PROVIDES
BOTH HIGH PRESSURE AND REGULAR
PRESSURE AIR. FOR USAGE OF HIGH PRES-
SURE AIR, HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR
IS DESIGNED ONLY FOR MAX POWERLITE
NAILERS AND POWERLITE HOSE. UNSPECI-
FIED USAGE WILL CAUSE SERIOUS ACCI-
DENTS.
1. NEVER TOUCH MOVING PARTS
Never place your hands, fingers or body
parts near the compressor's moving parts.
2. NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL
GUARDS IN PLACE
Never operate the compressor without all
guards or safety features in place and in
proper working order. If maintenance or
servicing requires the removal of a guard or
safety features, be sure to replace the
guards or safety feature before resuming op-
eration of the compressor.
3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
Always wear safety goggles or equivalent
eye protection. Compressed air must never
be aimed at anyone or any part of the body.
Be sure to wear protective gear including the
sound-proofing and protective garment,
crash cap and safety footwear suited for the
given working environment.
4. PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK
Prevent body contact with grounded surfac-
es such as pipes, radiators, ranges and re-
frigeration enclosures. Never operate the
compressor in damp or wet locations.
TO AVOID SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
BEFORE USING THE TOOL, READ CARE-
FULLY AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING
"SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS":
FAILURE TO FOLLOW WARNINGS COULD
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
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5. DISCONNECT THE COMPRESSOR
Always disconnect the compressor from the
power plug and remove the compressed air
from the air tank before servicing, inspecting,
maintaining, cleaning, replacing or checking
any parts.
6. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
Do not carry the compressor while it is con-
nected to its power source or when the air
tank is filled with compressed air. Be sure
the knob of the pressure switch in the "OFF"
position before connecting the compressor
to its power source.
7. STORE COMPRESSOR PROPERLY
When not in use, the compressor should be
stored in dry place. Keep out of reach of chil-
dren. Lock-out the storage area.
8. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas invite injuries. Clear all work
areas of unnecessary tools, debris, furniture,
etc.
9. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
Do not let visitors contact compressor exten-
sion cord. All visitors should be kept safely
away from work area. Keep out of reach of
children.
10. DRESS PROPERLY
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can be caught in moving parts. Wear protec-
tive hair covering to contain long hair.
11. DON'T ABUSE POWER CORD
Never yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
Keep power cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
12. MAINTAIN COMPRESSOR WITH CARE
Follow instructions for lubricating. Inspect
cords periodically and if damaged, have re-
paired by authorized service facility.
13. USE A SAFE EXTENSION CORD
In order to prevent an electric shock, use a 3-
core extension cord with a 3-pole earthing
plug and a 3-core earthing plug socket.
Make sure that the extension cord is in the
good working condition. If the cord is dam-
aged, replace or repair it. The cord should
have a sufficient capacity for the current run-
ning to the product. The cord of an insuffi-
cient capacity will cause a voltage drop or an
electric power loss, resulting in overheating.
The following table shows the cord size used
depending on the cord length.
If the compressor is to be used outdoors, use
an exclusive extension cord.
Tab.1 SECTION VALID FOR A MAX LENGTH
OF 20m (65')
Avoid electrical shock hazard. Never use this
compressor with a damaged or frayed electrical
cord or extension cord. Inspect all electrical
cords regularly. Never use in near water or in any
environment where electric shock is possible.
14. STAY ALERT
Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate compressor when you
are tired. Compressor should never be used
by you if you are under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs or medication that makes you
drowsy.
OFF
AC
110V
COMPRESSOR HP kW 110V (mm2)
AKHL1230E (UK) 2 1.5 4~6
WARNING
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15. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS AND AIR LEAK
Before further use of the compressor, a guard
or other part which is damaged should be care-
fully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, air
leak, and any other conditions that may affect-
ed its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an author-
ized service facility unless otherwise indicated
elsewhere in this Instruction Manual. Have de-
fective pressure controllers replaced by author-
ized service facility.
Do not use compressor if switch does not turn
it on and off.
16. OPERATE COMPRESSOR CORRECTLY
Operate the compressor according to the in-
structions provided herein. Never allow the
compressor to be operated by children, indi-
viduals unfamiliar with its operation or unau-
thorized personal.
17. KEEP ALL SCREWS, BOLTS AND COV-
ERS TIGHTLY IN PLACE
Keep all screws, bolts, and plates tightly
mounted.
Check their conditions periodically.
18. KEEP MOTOR AIR VENT CLEAN
The motor air vent must be kept clean so that
air can freely flow at all times. Check for dust
build-up frequently.
19. OPERATE COMPRESSOR AT THE RAT-
ED VOLTAGE
Operate the compressor at voltages speci-
fied on their nameplates. If using the com-
pressor at a higher voltage than the rated
voltage, it will result in abnormally fast motor
revolution and may damage the unit and
burn out the motor.
20. NEVER USE A COMPRESSOR WHICH IS
DEFECTIVE OR OPERATING ABNOR-
MALLY
If the compressor appears to be operating
unusually, making strange noises, or other-
wise appears defective, stop using it imme-
diately and arrange for repairs by an
authorized service facility.
21. DO NOT WIPE PLASTIC PARTS WITH
SOLVENT
Solvent such as gasoline, thinner, benzine,
carbon tetrachloride, and alcohol may dam-
age and crack plastic parts. Do not wipe
them with such solvents. Wipe plastic parts
with a soft cloth lightly dampened with mild
detergent and dry thoroughly.
22. USE ONLY GENUINE REPLACEMENT
PARTS
Replacement parts not original may void
your warranty and can lead to malfunction
and resulting injuries. Genuine parts are
available from your dealer.
23. DO NOT MODIFY THE COMPRESSOR
Do not modify the compressor. Always con-
tact the authorized service facility any re-
pairs. Unauthorized modification may not
only impair the compressor performance but
may also result in accident or injury to repair
personnel who do not have the required
knowledge and technical expertise to per-
form the repair operations correctly.
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24. TURN OFF THE SWITCH WHEN THE
COMPRESSOR IS NOT USED
When the compressor is not used, turn the
switch OFF, disconnect the plug from the
power source and open the drain cock to dis-
charge the compressed air from the air tank.
25. NEVER TOUCH THE SURFACE OF THE
HIGH-TEMPERATURE SECTION
In order to prevent a burn, do not touch the
piping, head, cylinder, motor and inverter
case(lower cover).
26. DO NOT DIRECT AIR STREAM AT BODY
Risk of injury, do not direct compressed air at
persons or animals.
27. DRAIN TANK
Drain tank daily or after 4 hours of use.
Open drain cock and tilt compressor to emp-
ty accumulated water.
28. DO NOT STOP COMPRESSOR BY PULL-
ING OUT THE PLUG
Use the " ON/OFF " switch.
29. WHENEVER USING THE HIGH PRESSURE
SIDE OF THE MAX POWERLITE COMPRES-
SOR, THE GENUINE PARTS FOR THE MAX
POWERLITE TOOLS, POWERLITE HOSE
AND COMPRESSOR MUST BE USED.
30. REPLACEMENT PARTS
When servicing, use only MAX genuine
parts. Repair should be conducted only by
authorized service facility.
31. NEVER USE A TRANSFORMER FOR THE
POWER SUPPLY OF THIS COMPRES-
SOR. USING A TRANSFORMER TO IN-
CREASE THE VOLTAGE WILL CAUSE A
FAILURE OR BURNOUT. (IF A TRANS-
FORMER IS USED, OPERATION OF THE
MACHINE WILL STOP.)
32. NEVER CONNECT THE COMPRESSOR
TO AN ENGINE GENERATOR OR DI-
RECT-CURRENT POWER SUPPLY
The compressor will break or be damaged
from burning.
OFF
AC
110V
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33. THIS COMPRESSOR IS FOR INDOOR
USE. DO NOT INSTALL THE COMPRES-
SOR IN ANY PLACE EXPOSED TO RAIN
OR SPLASHED WATER, HIGH-HUMIDITY
PLACE OR HIGH-TEMPERATURE PLACE
If used in the wet condition, it could produce
an electric shock or be short-circuited, result-
ing in ignition. Use it under the environmen-
tal conditions provided by its specifications.
34. DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL NEAR A
FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCE
Never operate the tool near a flammable
substance (e.g., thinner, gasoline, etc.). Vol-
atile fumes from these substances could be
drawn into the compressor and compressed
together with the air and this could result in
an explosion.
35. NEVER USE THE TOOL IN AN EXPLO-
SIVE ATMOSPHERE
Sparks from the tool may ignite atmospheric
gases, dust or other combustible materials.
36. BE SURE TO EARTH THE COMPRESSOR
Earth the compressor to prevent a worker
from getting an electric shock. It comes with
a 3-pole cord and a 3-pole earthing plug so
that it can be connected to an appropriate
earthing plug socket.
A green-and-yellow striped wire is an earth-
ing conductor. Never connect it to other
charged terminals.
37. WHEN CARRYING THE COMPRESSOR,
HOLD IT CORRECTLY.
38. TAKE CARE TO TRANSPORT THE COM-
PRESSOR CORRECTLY, DO NOT OVER-
TURN IT OR LIFT IT WITH HOOKS OR
ROPES.
39. WHEN DISPOSING THE MACHINE OR TIS
PARTS, FOLLOW THE RELEVANT NA-
TIONAL RULES.
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2. SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA
1. SPECIFICATIONS
2. TECHNICAL DATA
Sound Pressure Noise
AKHL1230E (UK) LPA 75 dB (A)
For the European market, the compressors are manufactured to meet Directive 98/37/EC.
The sound generated by the workstation is indicated as sound pressure level measured free-field at
a distance of 1m: ISO2151
Product No. AKHL1230E (UK)
Power supply 110V±10% 50Hz±1% φ1
Rated current 13A
Motor power 2HP
Protective earthing Class I
Protective structure IP20
Working temperature 0°C to +40°C
Working humidity 85 % RH or less. No dew condensation.
Height above sea level Up to 1,000 m
Storage temperature -10 to +50°C
Storage humidity 85 % RH or less. No dew condensation.
Pressure switch working range Off:34bar/On:30bar (POWER MODE)
Off:29bar/On:25bar (NORMAL MODE)
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3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OP-
ERATION
Unpack the compressor and check for any defi-
ciency, damage caused during transportation
and loose bolts and screws.
READ SECTION TITLED " SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS "
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Danger to the eyes always exists due to the pos-
sibility of dust being blown up by the exhausted
air or of a fastener flying up to the improper han-
dling of the tool. For these reasons, safety glass-
es or goggles shall always be worn when
operating the tool.
The employer and/or user must ensure that
proper eye protection is worn. Eye protection
equipment must conform to the requirements of
Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 DEC. 1989
(the American National Standards Institute.
ANSI Z87.1) and provide both frontal and side
protection.
NOTE: Non-side shielded spectacles and face
shields alone do not provide adequate
protection.
NOTE: The information contained in this Instruc-
tion Manual is designed to assist you in
the safe operation and maintenance of
the compressor.
Some illustrations in this Instruction
Manual may show details or attach-
ments that differ from those on your own
compressor.
1. INSTALLATION
1. NEVER USE THE MACHINE IN A PLACE
WHERE ANY VOLATILE COMBUSTIBLE
SUBSTANCE HAS BEEN STORED.
Never use it near gasoline, thinner, gas,
paint or adhesive agent, because they could
be ignited or blow up.
2. NEVER USE THE MACHINE NEAR THE
HEAT OF FIRE OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE
SUBSTANCE.
3. NEVER USE THE MACHINE IN AN UN-
STABLE PLACE.
Never use it in a place where it could move
or fall of itself.
Be sure to install the compressor on a flat
floor, with leg rubber underneath it; the al-
lowable tilt angle of the floor is up to 10 de-
grees. If the installation floor is tilted and
slippery, ensure that the compressor does
not move during operation. Do not use it on
a shelf or a stand where it may fall or tumble.
WARNING
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4. AVOIDING A PLACE EXPOSED TO HIGH
TEMPERATURE OR THE DIRECT SUN-
SHINE, BE SURE TO USE THE MACHINE
IN THE WELL-VENTILATED SHADE.
Using it under high temperature or in the di-
rect sunshine not only deteriorates its dura-
bility, but increases the temperature of the
main body, causing danger to your safety.
Be sure to use it in the well-ventilated shade.
The adequate room temperature is +5°C to
+30°C. (0°C to +40°C at maximum)
5. DO NOT INSTALL THE MACHINE IN A
DUSTY(WOODEN CHIPS, ETC.) PLACE.
6. INSTALL THE MACHINE IN THE APPRO-
PRIATE DIRECTION.
Install it appropriately.
7. NEVER INSTALL THE MACHINE IN THE
RAIN OR IN A PLACE SPLASHED WITH
WATER OR EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPER-
ATURE.
Using it in the wet condition could cause an
electric shock or a short-circuit, resulting in a
fire due to burnout or ignition.
8. NEVER BLOCK A VENTILATION OPEN-
ING OR USE THE MACHINE IN A BOX OR
A NARROW PLACE(IN A VEHICLE, ETC.)
Neglect of this may generate abnormal heat,
causing a trouble or an accident.
Install the compressor at the distance of 1 m
or more from the wall to secure sufficient
ventilation and cooling.
WARNING
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9. NEVER SIT OR PLACE AN OBJECT ON
THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.
Neglect of this could cause a trouble or
break it.
Do not use the compressor in any place where
the temperature is 0°C or less or the ambient
temperature exceeds +40°C.
WARNING
WARNING
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2. NAME OF PARTS
Reduction valve adjustment handle (H)
(Orange cap)
High pressure air chuck (for
MAX tools)
Pressure gauge for indicating the set
reduction valve pressure (2 gauges)
General-purpose air chuck (for regular
pressure tools)
Power plug
Power cord
Drain cock
Pressure-reduction
valve adjustment handle
(L) (Yellow cap)
Control panel
(Front panel)
Warning label
Air tank
Pressure gauge in
the tank
Power switch
Rubber foot
Grip for two-
handed carry
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Description of Functions of Key Components
Power switch
Turns on or off the power supply
Reduction valve adjustment handle
(H) (Orange cap)
Intended for exclusive use with the super nailer. It adjusts the
operating pressure of the tool.
Pressure-reduction valve adjust-
ment handle (L) (Yellow cap)
Adjusts the pressure supplied to the general-purpose nailers
and pneumatic tools (operating air pressure 8.3 bar maxi-
mum).
Pressure gauge in the tank Indicates pressure in the tank. The pressure increases up to
34 bar.
Pressure gauge for indicating the
set reduction valve pressure (2
gauges)
It indicates the set pressure on the pressure-reduction valves
(H) and (L).
(24.5 bar maximum on the H side and 8.3 bar maximum on
the L side.)
High pressure air chuck (for MAX
tools)
It connects the MAX air hose for the tools.
General-purpose air chuck (for reg-
ular pressure tools)
It connects the air hose for the general-pressure nailers.
Drain cock It drains compressed air and water, Drain once when the
work is finished or more a day.
Warning label It posts the Warnings relevant to use of this machine. User is
requested to read the label before using the machine.
Power plug It is usable with a triode ground outlet.
Control panel It allows switching the mode between Normal, High Power
and Quiet.
•Current consumption is reduced in the operation in
Quiet mode.
Multilingual explanation of the con-
trol panel
Displays terms on control panel in German, French, Italian,
Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Danish,
Dutch, Polish, Greek, Turkish and Russian.
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Control panel
MAINTENANCE LED
If it is lit up, send the machine to your dealer or an authorized service facility for inspection. (See page 22)
TEMPERATURE OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM LED
See the buzzer types in Chapter 6. (See page 21)
The selector switch allows switching among the following operating modes.
The factory default is 2.5-3.0 Normal mode.
•Before using the control panel, remove the transparent sheet covering it on the shipped ma-
chine.
This machine also offers a power-saving operation Quiet mode that you can select when you want to
suppress the noises accompanying the operation, or when tripping of the circuit breaker is anticipated
during continuous operation. Press the Power-saving switch in Silent mode to turn on this mode.
•A buzzer sounds with a beep and the LED lights up when the operation switching takes place.
•The switching is available independent of whether the compressor is in operation or stopped.
•Even when the circuit breaker tripped or you have disconnected the power plug from the outlet during
operation, status of the last operation is stored in memory.
Operating mode Pressure control range Application example
ON pressure OFF pressure
NORMAL MODE 25 bar 29 bar Joinery work by MAX tools,
general-purpose nailers, etc.
HIGH POWER
MODE
30 bar 34 bar Continuous surface fastening and the
like with MAX tools.
MAINTENANCE LED TEMPERATURE OR ELEC-
TRICAL PROBLEM LED
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3. MACHINE OPERATING PROCE-
DURE
Inspection and checkup prior to oper-
ation
•Prior to use, check the bolts and nuts for
loosening and the parts for missing one.
•The power supply used must 110 VAC 20 A
and provided with a circuit breaker. Allow-
able source voltage range is +/-10%.
•Width and length of the extension cord or
drum cord used must be 2.5 mm2minimum
and 20 m maximum, respectively. And the
cord must be fully drawn out when used.
•Make sure the machine is installed in the
right direction when using it.
∗Use the machine in compliance with the in-
structions provided in "SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS" on page 3.
∗Pressure values in the description do not in-
clude the error in reading the pressure gauge.
1. After turning off the machine power
switch, connect the earthing plug of the
power plug to ground and then connect
the power plug to the outlet.
•When using an extension cord or drum
cord, make sure its effective cross section
and length are 2.5 mm2minimum and
20 m maximum, respectively.
2. Turn the power switch on while maintain-
ing the drain cock fully open. The buzzer
sounds with a beep at the same time.
•For buzzer sounding patterns, see
page 21.
3. Make sure that the motor starts to run
and the air is leaking from the drain cock
when the drain cock is open.
4. Close the drain cock and make sure no
air is leaking from the cock.
5. Turn the adjustment handle (in 2 loca-
tions) of the pressure-reduction valve ful-
ly clockwise until you cannot move it
anymore and make sure that the above
operation moves the pressure gauge
pointer (upward) at both locations.
WARNING
AC
110V
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•As the pressure in the air tank increases
due to the pressure characteristic of the
pressure-reduction valve, the pressure can
vary from the set supply pressure by as
much as 2 bar.
Turn the pressure-reduction valve's adjust-
ment handle counterclockwise once to re-
duce the pressure and then proceed to the
adjustment while increasing the pressure
by turning the adjusting hand clockwise.
6. Make sure that the compression opera-
tion is automatically stopped in 6 to 7
minutes. Except when the power-saving
operation in Silent mode is turned on,
auxiliary tank is connected or voltage
drop occurred, since these extends the
operating hours.
7. Wait for 5 minutes after the operation is
stopped to confirm that there are no ab-
normal noises or air leakages and that
the compressor does not restart.
8. Discharge the compressed air by open-
ing the drain cock somewhat. Make sure
that the operation is resumed due to a de-
crease in the pressure.
9. Close the drain cock and turn the power
off while the compression operation is
turned on to make sure that these actions
stop the machine from operating.
10. Turn the adjustment handle (in 2 loca-
tions) of the pressure-reduction valve
counterclockwise to make sure that this
turning moves the pressure gauge point-
er downward at both locations. (You may
hear sounds due to air leaking but it does
not mean there is a failure.)
CAUTION
STOP
Operation is resumed
2.5
Reduction value adjust-
ment handle
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11. Open the drain cock to discharge all the
compressed air and water in the air tank.
If you found any abnormalities in the check-
up or inspection prior to the operation, send
the machine to your dealer or authorized
service facility for inspection or repair.
Operating Procedure
Before operating the machine, be sure to carry
out the "Inspection and checkup prior to opera-
tion" described on page 15.
1. Fully open the drain cock and turn the
power switch on. The buzzer will sound
with a beep at the same time.
•For buzzer sounding patterns, see
page 21.
After the operation has started, close the
drain cock tight to increase the pressure.
2. After confirming the operation has
stopped due to the increased pressure,
turn the adjustment handle of the pres-
sure-reduction valve to adjust the operat-
ing pressure of the nailer and pneumatic
tool to the appropriate level. When ad-
justing the pressure, turn the pressure-
reduction valve's adjustment handle
counterclockwise to set the pressure at a
level lower than the appropriate value by
2 bars once. Then proceed to the adjust-
ment while increasing the pressure by
turning the handle clockwise.
•Make sure to start the adjustment at a level
lower than the appropriate pressure and
continue the adjustment while increasing
the pressure from that level upward. If you
start the adjustment from a level higher
than the appropriate value, an error results
between the pressure gauge value and ac-
tually used pressure. (Due to Characteris-
tics of pressure-reduction valve
respectively)
•2 pressure-reduction valves provided on
this machine allow you to connect MAX
and the general-purpose nailer or
pneumatic tool.
<Pressure-reduction valve H> Allows
connection and use of MAX PowerLite
tools (of operating pressure of 24.5 bars
maximum)
<Pressure-reduction valve L> Allows con-
nection and use of the general-purpose
nailers or pneumatic tools (of operating
pressure of 8.3 bars maximum)
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•You must observe the specified operating
air pressure for the nailers and pneumatic
tools.
Using a nailer or pneumatic tool without ad-
justing the supply pressure with the reduc-
tion valve can seriously degrade their
performance, induce their premature aging
or damage them.
•Using a nailer or pneumatic tool at an inappro-
priate pressure level (at an unnecessary high
pressure) increases their air consumption, po-
tentially degrading their capability in continu-
ous work. Be sure to use them at the
appropriate pressure.
3. After you have finished with the adjust-
ment of supply pressure, you can start
the operation by connecting the air hose
to the air outlet (air chuck).
4. Connect the high pressure hose to the
high pressure air hose for MAX PowerLite
tools to the high pressure air chuck on
the H side of the pressure-reduction
valve.
Connect the air hose for the general-purpose
nailer to the air chuck on the L side of the
pressure-reduction valve.
•The air chuck is the one-touch type, allow-
ing you to connect the air plug to the air
chuck just by pushing in.
•Before connecting the air hose to this com-
pressor, make sure that the air hose and
hose fixture are firmly secured.
5. OPERATION OUTPUT AUTOMATIC
SWITCHING MECHANISM
Operation mode switching on this machine is
carried out by the selector switch. Select a
desired mode from those listed in the table
on page 15 according to the given applica-
tion.
WARNING
High pressure
air chuck
hose
WARNING
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4. PROTECTIVE DEVICE
If internal heat builds up during operation due to
clogging of the airflow orifice, if the machine is
used in a highly heated environment or if an ab-
normality occurs inside the machine, the thermal
protector for preventing burnout may be activat-
ed to stop the motor operation. The buzzer will
sound in this case. In such a case:
1. Turn the power switch off and disconnect
the power plug from the outlet.
•For buzzer sounding patterns, see
page 21.
2. Connect the power plug to the outlet and
turn the power switch on to resume the
operation.
•If the motor has sufficiently cooled down,
the resumed operation may active the pro-
tective device soon after. In other cases,
the operation may not resumed when you
turned the power switch on. In such a
case, wait for about 30 minutes for the mo-
tor to cool down before restarting the ma-
chine.
3. If the protective device was activated
when there were no apparent problems
existing in the operating environment,
stop using the compressor and send it to
your dealer or authorized service facility
for checkups or repairs.
OFF
AC
110V
AC
110V
WARNING
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5. ABNORMALITIES DURING
OPERATION
•If you detect any abnormalities, do not op-
erate the compressor.
If you encounter any of the following abnormal
phenomena, turn off the power switch immedi-
ately, disconnect the power plug from the outlet
and send the machine to your dealer or author-
ized service facility for checkups or repairs.
1. The following problems may occur even
when there are no problems with the
power supply or wiring: (See "PROTEC-
TIVE DEVICE" on page 19.)
•Turning on the power switch does not start
up the machine.
•Motor vibration is generated
2. Abnormal sounds are generated during
operation. (See "AUTOMATIC ADJUST-
MENT OF OPERATING POWER" (IN-
VERTER CONTROL) on page 22.)
3. The safety valve instead of the pressure
sensor is activated, allowing the com-
pressed air to blow out.
4. Air leakage happens.
5. Pressure does not increase. (See
page 22)
6. An electrical shock-like pain is felt when
touched the metal part.
7. Other abnormalities than the above that
is recognized during operation.
WARNING
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