Trigger Operations; Power Switch - Makita DHW080 Instruction Manual

Battery indicator status
On Off

Power switch

NOTICE:
Do not turn the power switch forcibly.
This may cause the switch to malfunction.
Turn the power switch clockwise or counterclockwise
depending on the pressure level. Turn the power switch
clockwise for high pressure mode, counterclockwise for
low pressure mode.
► Fig.5: 1. Low pressure mode 2. OFF position
3. High pressure mode
NOTE: The battery indicators will light up for a few
seconds when turning the power switch to high or low
pressure mode.
Nozzle functions
NOTE: The standard nozzles vary depending on the
country. Also refer to the OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
section for other nozzles.
Spray lance
Country specific
► Fig.6
Jet width can be adjusted from 0° to 25° by rotating the
front end of the nozzle.
CAUTION:
When adjusting the jet width, do
not rotate the nozzle while pulling it toward the
trigger gun. The nozzle may come off from the trig-
ger gun and cause a personal injury.
Dirt blaster
Country specific
► Fig.7
A spiral jet is ejected. Suitable for removing stubborn
dirt.
NOTICE:
Do not use the dirt blaster to clean frag-
ile surfaces such as windows or car bodies.
Remaining
battery
capacity
Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery

Trigger operations

Pull the trigger to eject a water jet. The jet continues as
long as the trigger is squeezed.
The trigger can be locked for safe handling of the trigger
gun. To lock the trigger, pull out the stopper and hook it
to the groove on the grip.
► Fig.8: 1. Trigger 2. Stopper 3. Groove
NOTICE:
To avoid mechanical error in the pres-
sure switch, always leave a two-second interval
between trigger operations.
Safety valve
This appliance is equipped with a safety valve that
prevents undue overpressure. When the trigger is
released, the valve opens and the water recirculates
through the pump inlet.
CAUTION:
Do not tamper with or adjust the
safety valve setting.
Supplying water from a tank/
reservoir
You can supply water from a tank or reservoir instead
of a faucet.
Replace the water hose connector with the suction hose
set. When connecting the suction hose set, disconnect
the filter case from the hose and attach the filter case to
the inlet of the high pressure washer. Then, connect the
hose to the filter case.
NOTE: When removing/connecting the hose from/to
the filter case, turn the sleeve while holding the hose
so that the hose does not rotate with the sleeve.
► Fig.9: 1. Tank/reservoir 2. Suction hose set
3. Water hose connector 4. Hose 5. Filter
case 6. Inlet on the high pressure washer
7. Hose band 8. Sleeve
CAUTION:
When attaching the sleeve to the
filter case, be careful not to hurt your hand by the
hose band.
NOTICE:
Always use Makita's suction hose set.
NOTICE:
Always keep 1 m (3.28 ft) or less in
height between the inlet of the high pressure
washer and the water surface. Otherwise, the high
pressure washer will be unable to take the water up
into the pump.
To introduce water into the hose, remove the nozzle
from the trigger gun and switch on the high pressure
washer while the trigger is squeezed. Once water is
ejected stably from the trigger gun, release the trigger
and attach the nozzle for your purpose.
► Fig.10: 1. Trigger gun
NOTE: When water is not ejected, detach the suction
hose set and soak it in water. Then reconnect it to the
high-pressure washer.
► Fig.11: 1. Suction hose set
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