Operation; Maintenance - Makita DCL500Z Instruction Manual

Attach the hose hook at around the midpoint
along the hose. Store the shoulder belt in the
hose hook when not using it.

OPERATION

Switch action
To start the cleaner, simply press the
ON (2/1) button.
To switch off, press the OFF (0) button. To
change the cleaner speed, press the
ON (2/1) button. The first press on this button
is for high speed and the second press for
low speed. Each press on this button repeats
the speed change alternatively.
Indicator lamps
The indicator lamps light up or flash to
indicate the status of the appliance.
1. Hose hook
1
1. Shoulder belt
2. Hose hook
1
2
1. ON (2/1) button
2. OFF (0) button
1
2
1
2
Filter Lighting on The filter is dirty. Clean the
indicator
(orange
lamp)
Blinking
rapidly
Battery Blinking
indicator
(red lamp)
Lighting on The battery is very low and the
NOTE:
• Always remove dust frequently. Suction
power will be reduced if there is too much
dust in cleaner.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the appliance is
switched off before attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance.
• Place newspapers or a garbage can
underneath to work over. The newspapers
or garbage can will catch any falling dust
from the appliance.
Cleaning the filter (after work)
After use, move the filter cleaning lever back
and forth around ten times to loosen dust
from the filter.
Disposing of dust
Dispose of dust before the level exceeds the
Dust Full line. The suction power may drop if
the level exceeds this line. Dispose of dust
1. Filter indicator
(orange lamp)
2. Battery indicator
(red lamp)
filter. Refer to Section
"Cleaning the filter (after
work)".
The filter is clogged with dust.
Wash the filter. Refer to
Section "Cleaning the filter
(thoroughly cleaning)".
The battery power is getting
low.
appliance will stop. Charge the
battery.
1. Cleaning lever
1
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