Operation; Maintenance - Makita DUB361 Instruction Manual

Overheat protection for battery
When the battery is overheated, the tool stops auto-
matically without any indication. The tool does not start
even if pressing the switch button. In this situation, let
the battery cool before turning the tool on again.
NOTE: The battery overheat protection works only
with a battery cartridge with a star marking.
► Fig.2: 1. Star marking
Overdischarge protection
► Fig.3: 1. Battery indicator
When the remaining battery capacity gets low, the
battery indicator blinks on the applicable battery side.
By further use, the tool stops and the battery indicator
lights up about 10 seconds. In this situation, charge the
battery cartridge.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.4: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Switch action
► Fig.5: 1. HIGH/LOW button 2. OFF button
To start the tool, simply press the "HIGH/LOW" button.
To switch off, press the "OFF" button. To change the
tool speed, press the "HIGH/LOW" button. The first
press on this button is for high speed and the second
press for low speed and then each press on this button
repeats the high/low speed cycle alternatively.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before carrying
out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing the long
nozzle
► Fig.6: 1. Hook 2. Button 3. Long nozzle
To install the long nozzle, push in onto the blower outlet
of the tool all the way.
► Fig.7: 1. Button
To remove the long nozzle, press its both buttons and
with the buttons being pressed pull it out.
Installing the shoulder strap
► Fig.8: 1. Hanger
Pull the hanger out of the tool.
Hook the shoulder strap onto the hanger of the tool.
Before use, adjust the length of strap so that it is easy
to work with it.

OPERATION

Blowing
► Fig.9
Hold the blower firmly with a hand and perform the
blowing operation by moving it around slowly.
When blowing around a building, a big stone or a vehi-
cle, direct the nozzle away from them.
When performing an operation in corner, start from the
corner and then move to wide area.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before attempt-
ing to perform inspection or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
Cleaning
► Fig.10
From time to time, wipe off the outside of the tool using
a cloth dampened in soapy water.
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