Operation - Makita DCL184 Instruction Manual

Installing the shoulder strap
CAUTION:
Be careful not to get the shoulder
strap caught by objects in your surroundings.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to slip the shoul-
der strap off from your shoulder when using
the cleaner. For stable handling of the cleaner, it is
recommended to wear the shoulder strap crossed in
front of your chest.
Attach the hooks of the shoulder strap onto the mounts
of the cleaner as shown in the figure.
► Fig.18: 1. Shoulder strap 2. Hook 3. Mount
NOTE: You can also attach the shoulder strap to the
soft bag (optional accessory) as illustrated.
► Fig.19: 1. Shoulder strap 2. Soft bag

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Always hold the handle when
carrying the cleaner. If you hold the attachment part
to carry, it may come off from the cleaner and result in
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not use the appliance while
driving a car or the engine is running.
CAUTION:
Do not grasp the hose joint as
shown in the figure. Holding the hose joint may get
your finger pinched.
► Fig.20: 1. Hose joint
Using as a vacuum cleaner
NOTE: Remove the blower attachment before vac-
uum cleaning. If the blower attachment is attached to
the cleaner, the suction power will be reduced.
Installing or removing the cleaner
attachment
To connect an attachment such as a nozzle, twist and
insert it securely to the hose. To disconnect, twist and
remove it.
The way of installation varies depending on the nozzles
as illustrated.
► Fig.21: 1. Hose 2. Rubber nozzle 3. Soft brush
4. Seat nozzle 5. Mat nozzle
Vacuum cleaning
Rubber nozzle
This nozzle is convenient for cleaning bottom corners
such as a door pocket. The rubber nozzle is gentle to
the cleaning surface.
► Fig.22: 1. Rubber nozzle
Soft brush
This nozzle is convenient for cleaning the air condi-
tioner vents, dashboard, etc. The head of the soft brush
can be turned to right angle.
► Fig.23: 1. Soft brush
Seat nozzle
This nozzle has lint brush to clean the seat surface. The
side brush on the nozzle is useful for raking dust out of
the seams.
► Fig.24: 1. Seat nozzle 2. Side brush
Mat nozzle
This nozzle is used for cleaning the floor mat and
carpet. The teeth on the nozzle help raking out sand
grains.
► Fig.25: 1. Mat nozzle
NOTICE:
Always use the mat nozzle for cleaning
a mat. Using the mat nozzle for other materials may
scratch its surface.
Cleaning without nozzle
You can perform vacuum cleaning without the nozzle.
► Fig.26
Disposing of dust
CAUTION:
Empty the dust bag or replace the
paper filter before it becomes full. If not, the suc-
tion/blowing force weakens.
CAUTION:
When closing the dust case cover,
be careful not to pinch your fingers.
NOTICE:
Never throw away the dust stopper
because it should be used whenever either the
dust bag or the paper filter is used.
NOTICE:
When the dust bag/paper filter is not
inside of the cleaner, the dust case cover does
not close completely. Do not force to close the
dust case cover. It may result in deforming or
breakage of the tool.
NOTICE:
When disposing of dust, also clean the
room for the dust bag/paper filter. The remaining
dust and dirt in the room may cause the sponge filter
to be clogged or the motor to be damaged.
1.
Open the dust case cover.
► Fig.27: 1. Dust case cover
2. Pull out both the orange-colored dust stopper and
dust bag/paper filter together at the same time.
► Fig.28: 1. Dust stopper
3. When using the dust bag
Remove the dust stopper and empty the dust bag.
► Fig.29: 1. Dust stopper 2. Dust bag
When using the paper filter
Remove the dust stopper and dispose of the paper filter.
► Fig.30: 1. Dust stopper 2. Paper filter
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