Maintenance And Storage; After Use; Cleaning The Nozzle; Cleaning The Filter - Makita DHW080 Instruction Manual

2. Connect the high pressure washer and the faucet
using a water hose. After that, open the faucet.
► Fig.28
3.
Open the cover and install the battery cartridges
into the high pressure washer and then lock the cover.
► Fig.29: 1. Battery cartridge 2. Cover
4. Turn the power switch to your desired mode.
► Fig.30: 1. Low pressure mode (1) 2. High pressure
mode (2) 3. OFF position (0)
5.
To eject a water jet, unlock the stopper and
squeeze the trigger. The jet continues as long as the
trigger is squeezed.
► Fig.31: 1. Stopper
CAUTION:
Hold the trigger gun firmly. The
trigger gun recoils when you pull the trigger.
CAUTION:
Always hold the trigger gun by the
grip and barrel when ejecting water jet.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to pull the trigger gun
forcibly during operation. It may cause the high
pressure washer to fall over.
NOTICE:
When suspending the operation for a
long time, switch off the high pressure washer
and squeeze the trigger to discharge the remain-
ing water fully.
If the high pressure washer is left for a long time while
maintaining high pressure, it may not restart. In this
situation, switch off the high pressure washer, sup-
ply water from a faucet to the inlet and squeeze the
trigger with keeping the water supply for a while. And
then, switch on the high pressure washer.
When you suspend the operation, you can temporarily
place the trigger gun as shown in the figure.
► Fig.32

After use

CAUTION:
After operating the high pressure
washer, always perform the procedure described
in this manual. Residual pressure in the trigger gun
or high pressure washer can cause personal injury or
damage to the pump inside.
1. Switch off the high pressure washer.
2. Close the faucet and disconnect the water hose
from the high pressure washer.
► Fig.33
3.
Switch on the high pressure washer again.
4. Squeeze the trigger until the remaining water in
the high pressure washer is discharged.
► Fig.34
NOTICE:
Do not run the motor for longer than 1
minute.
5. Switch off the high pressure washer and remove
the battery cartridges.
► Fig.35: 1. Power switch 2. Battery cartridge
6. Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the trig-
ger gun and the high pressure washer.
► Fig.36: 1. Trigger gun 2. High-pressure hose
3. High-pressure washer
NOTICE:
To prevent the high-pressure hose from
being damaged, remove the remaining water in
the hose before storing.
MAINTENANCE &
STORAGE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

Cleaning the nozzle

Use the cleaner pin to remove dirt from or unclog the
nozzle.
► Fig.37: 1. Cleaner pin
NOTE: To maintain the optimal performance, clean
the nozzle periodically.
NOTICE:
Do not remove dirt or debris forcibly.
This may result in personal injury or damage to the
ejection hole causing deviated jet angles or poor
performance.

Cleaning the filter

Detach the water hose connector and remove dirt and
debris from the inside of the filter.
► Fig.38: 1. Water hose connector 2. Filter 3. Sealing
ring
When using the suction hose set (optional accessory),
take the filter out of the filter case and remove dirt and
debris.
► Fig.39: 1. Filter 2. Filter case
NOTE: To maintain the optimal performance, clean
the filter periodically.
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