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Makita DCU180 Instruction Manual

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Battery Powered Wheelbarrow
DCU180
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Battery Powered Wheelbarrow DCU180 Read before use.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model: DCU180 Dimensions When carrier is installed During operation: 1,315 mm x 1,060 mm x 900 mm (L x W x H) When stored: 1,110 mm x 820 mm x 820 mm When bucket is installed During operation: 1,310 mm x 820 mm x 900 mm...

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    Save all warnings and instruc- Do not stare into beam. tions for future reference. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your Intended use mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. The machine is intended for loading and carrying Work area safety Keep work area clean and well lit.
  • Page 4 Remove any adjusting key or wrench before Maintain power tools and accessories. Check turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left for misalignment or binding of moving parts, attached to a rotating part of the power tool may breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation.
  • Page 5 Never service damaged battery packs. Service 10. Ensure the hopper is down and hoppers of battery packs should only be performed by the and dump-gates are securely latched when manufacturer or authorized service providers. not dumping the load and when storing the machine.
  • Page 6 Load the objects on the carrier or bucket When operating the machine on rough ground, decrease speed and exercise caution. evenly. When using the machine, avoid soft ground likely to be unbalanced. to prevent overturn due to the shoulder of the road collapsing.

  • Page 7: Parts Description

    Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that wheel have been altered, may result in the battery bursting Front wheel Carrier also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and Parts description (when the bucket charger. is installed) Tips for maintaining maximum...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Always be sure that the machine is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the machine. Assembling main unit Take out the base unit and handles from the box. 1. Rear wheel NOTE: The support legs can be attached instead of the rear wheels.
  • Page 9 Raise the handles, and then insert them into the base unit. 1. Long hexagonal bolt Tighten the shoulder bolts from the rear using the wrench included in the package. NOTICE: Do not allow the cords inside area "A" cords and cause accidents. 1.
  • Page 10 CAUTION: If the rear wheels are installed, press the brake pedal for the rear wheel to lock the rear wheel. 13. Hook the carrier lock, and then pull down the lock lever to lock the carrier. 1. Clamp 1. Carrier lock 2. Lock lever Fold the carrier frame.

  • Page 11: Installing Bucket

    Assembling and installing carrier Optional accessory Take out the carrier from the box, attach the side rails to the base frame, and then tighten the thumb nuts 1. Long hexagonal bolt 2. Short hexagonal bolt 3. Washer 4. Spring washer 5. NOTICE: Use the long bolts for the front, and the short bolts for the rear.

  • Page 12: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Installing or removing battery cartridge CAUTION: Always switch off the machine before installing or removing of the battery cartridge. CAUTION: Make sure that you lock the battery cover before use. Otherwise, mud, dirt, or water may 1. Battery cartridge cause damage to the product or the battery cartridge.
  • Page 13 Removing the battery cartridge Switching the battery cartridge Rotate the lock lever, and then open the cover of the battery box. Pull out the battery cartridge from the battery box while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge. 1.
  • Page 14 Press the check button to indicate the remaining battery CAUTION: If the beep sound is emitted while capacities. The battery indicators correspond to each battery. operating on slopes or the machine stops automat- Battery indicator status ically on slopes, move the machine to a safe place, Remaining battery lock the brake, and then switch the battery cartridge capacity...

  • Page 15: Control Panel

    Control panel 1. Lock button 2. Brake lever Rear wheel brake 1. Power button 2. Forward/reverse button 3. Speed button The rear wheels are equipped with the brakes. Press To turn the power on, press the power button for a few the brake pedals toward the front to lock the brakes.
  • Page 16 Lighting up the front lamps Adjusting the handle height Press the lamp button on the battery box to light up Remove the short hexagonal bolts and shoulder bolts the lamps. To turn off the lamps, press the lamp button using the wrench included in the package, and then again.

  • Page 17: Operation

    If the brake lever reaches the han- dle when you fully pull the lever, the brake is not working properly. Adjust the brake, or ask your local Makita Service Center for repairs. Select the battery cartridge with the battery selec- tion switch.

  • Page 18: Dumping Objects

    with ropes and tie them down to the rope hooks. 1. Switch trigger Loading objects CAUTION: Before loading objects on the machine, make sure that the power is off and the brake lever is locked. CAUTION: If the rear wheels are installed, make sure that the rear wheel brake is locked before loading objects on the machine.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    If the brake lever reaches the han- dle when you fully pull the lever, the brake is not working properly. Adjust the brake, or ask your local Makita Service Center for repairs. Cleaning the machine NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Brake

    NOTICE: Do not tighten the short hexagonal bolts with excessive force. Tighten them with NOTICE: Do not pinch the cords with the bolts. Adjusting the brake CAUTION: If the rear wheels are installed, be sure to lock the rear wheel brake before adjusting the brake.
  • Page 21 1. Fixing nut 1. Fixing nut Make sure that the brake lever is in the halfway position when it is fully pulled. If the brake lever is in the together. halfway position, go to step 13. If the brake lever is not in the halfway position, go to step 8.
  • Page 22 1. Brake lever 13. Fold the carrier frame, and then attach the carrier or bucket. 1. Fixing nut together. 1. Carrier frame Check that the air in the tire for the front wheel is not sure is 230 KPa. 2. Fixing nut 12.

  • Page 23: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of for its stated purpose. CAUTION: Only use the Makita accessory or attachment for the machine. Use of any other...
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