Maintenance; Operation - Makita UB400MP Original Instruction Manual

3. Align the pin with the arrow mark on the power
unit. Insert the pipe until the release button pops up.
Make sure that the position line is on the tip of the arrow
mark on the power unit, and the arrow mark on the
power unit and the arrow mark on the pipe are facing
each other.
► Fig.6: 1. Release button 2. Arrow mark on the
power unit 3. Pin 4. Position line 5. Arrow
mark on the pipe
4.
Turn the lever toward the power unit.
► Fig.7: 1. Lever
Make sure that the surface of the lever is parallel to the
pipe.
NOTICE:
Do not tighten the lever without the
attachment pipe inserted. Otherwise the lever may
tighten the entrance of the drive shaft too much and
damage it.
To remove the pipe, turn the lever toward the attach-
ment and pull the pipe out while pressing down the
release button.
► Fig.8: 1. Release button 2. Lever 3. Pipe
Installing the flat nozzle or
extension nozzle
Optional accessory
1. Remove the front nozzle by turning it as shown in
the figure.
► Fig.9: 1. Front nozzle
2. Attach the adapter pipe to the attachment, and
then turn it to lock it into place.
► Fig.10: 1. Adapter pipe 2. Attachment
3. Attach the flat nozzle or extension nozzle to the
adapter pipe, and then turn it to lock it into place.
► Fig.11: 1. Flat nozzle 2. Extension nozzle
3. Adapter pipe
NOTICE:
The grooves on the deep side of the
flat nozzle or extension nozzle are not available.
Be sure to use the grooves shown in the figure to
attach the flat nozzle or extension nozzle.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Follow the warnings and precau-
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
WARNING:
Adjust the hanger position and
shoulder harness to your comfortable position
before operating.
CAUTION:
Do not place the machine on the
ground while it is switched on. Sand or dust may
enter from suction inlet and cause a malfunction or
personal injury.
Hold the machine firmly with both hands and perform the
blowing operation by moving it around slowly. When blowing
around building, big stone or vehicle, direct the nozzle away
from them. When performing an operation in a corner, start
from the corner and then move to wide area.
Adjust the air speed with the switch trigger or throttle
lever of the power unit according to the environment or
conditions of your usage.
► Fig.12

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
taining the equipment, switch off the motor and
remove the battery cartridge, or stop the engine
and remove the spark plug cap. Otherwise, the fans
may move and result in serious injury.
WARNING:
the equipment, always put it down. Assembling or
adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
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 machine
Clean the machine by wiping off dust with a dry cloth or
one dipped in soapy water and wrung out.
► Fig.13
Remove dust or dirt from the suction inlet at the rear of
the attachment.
► Fig.14: 1. Suction inlet
Overall inspection
Check for damaged parts. Ask our authorized service
center to replace them if necessary.
Lubricating moving parts
NOTICE:
Follow the instruction of the fre-
quency and amount of grease supplied. Otherwise
insufficient lubrication may damage moving parts.
Drive axle:
Apply grease (Makita grease N No.2 or equivalent)
every 30 hours of operation.
► Fig.15
NOTE: Genuine Makita grease may be purchased
from your local Makita dealer.
9 ENGLISH
Before inspecting or main-
When inspecting or maintaining
Follow the warnings and precau-