Operation - Makita CL117FD Instruction Manual

Point suction inlet downwards, turn capsule in direction
of arrow in diagram, and disconnect capsule slowly and
straight.
► Fig.10: 1. Capsule 2. Suction inlet
NOTE: Dust may spill out when capsule is opened, so
be sure to set a garbage bag beneath capsule.
Remove accumulated dust from the inside of capsule
and high performance filter.
► Fig.11: 1. Capsule 2. High performance filter
Twist high performance filter in direction of arrow to
unfasten securing lip from cleaner unit and then pull off
the filter.
► Fig.12: 1. Securing lip
NOTE: When using the prefilter, also follow the pro-
cedure above.
Clean out the fine dust and lightly tap to dislodge dust
from high performance filter.
Reassembly
Connect high performance filter. At this time, make sure
to twist high performance filter so that securing lip is
firmly locked into the cleaner unit.
► Fig.13: 1. High performance filter
► Fig.14: 1. Securing lip
NOTICE:
Always be sure to check that high perfor-
mance filter is loaded correctly prior to using cleaner.
If they are not loaded correctly, dust will get into the
motor housing, and cause motor failure.
If the problem as described later occurs, high per-
formance filter is not loaded correctly. Reload them
correctly to rectify problem.
Attach the capsule. Align the mark on capsule with the
mark on the handle and then firmly twist capsule in the
direction of arrow until it is secured.
► Fig.15: 1. Mark 2. Handle 3. Capsule
NOTE: Always remove dust ahead of time, as suction
power will be reduced if there is too much dust in
cleaner.
Problem Example
The securing lip of high performance filter is not firmly
locked into groove of cleaner housing.
► Fig.16: 1. Securing lip 2. Groove of cleaner housing
Installing or removing stay / HEPA
filter
Optional accessory
For the stay and sponge filter
To remove the stay, push up the bottom part of pillars
of the stay with your fingers and release its groove from
the protrusion on the cleaner. After that, remove the
sponge filter.
► Fig.17: 1. Stay 2. Sponge filter
To install, align the grooves on the stay with the protru-
sion on the cleaner and push until it clicks.
Insert the sponge filter between the pillars and set it in
the original position.
For the HEPA filter
When installing the HEPA filter, fit the groove of the
HEPA filter with the protrusion on the cleaner. Then, put
the prefilter or the high performance filter on the HEPA
filter and twist it to secure. To remove, follow the instal-
lation procedure in reverse.
► Fig.18: 1. HEPA filter 2. Prefilter
► Fig.19: 1. HEPA filter 2. High performance filter

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Do not move your face close to
the air vent when operating the cleaner. If foreign
objects are blown into eyes, it may result in personal
injury.
Installing and removing cleaner
attachments
CAUTION:
After installing an attachment,
check if it is securely installed. If the attachment
is installed imperfectly, it may come off and cause
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to hit your hand on
the wall etc. when removing attachments.
When using attachment with lock
function
To install an attachment, insert it to the suction inlet of
the cleaner until it clicks. Make sure that the attachment
is locked.
► Fig.20: 1. Suction inlet 2. Attachment with lock
function 3. Hook 4. Release button
NOTICE:
When installing the attachment with
lock function, be sure to align the release button
on the cleaner with the hook on the attachment. If
they are not aligned, the attachment will not be locked
and may come off from the cleaner.
To remove the attachment, pull it off the cleaner while
pushing and holding the release button.
► Fig.21: 1. Release button 2. Attachment with lock
function
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