Maintenance - Makita DCL283F Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
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.
After use
CAUTION:
Putting the cleaner against the
wall without any other support may cause the
cleaner to fall down, resulting in personal injury
or damage to the cleaner.
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Cleaning
Clean filters when they become
CAUTION:
clogged. Continuing use in the clogged condition
may result in heating or fire.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
NOTICE:
Do not blow dust sticking on the
cleaner and filters by air duster. It brings dust into
the housing and causes failure.
After washing filters, dry them thor-
NOTICE:
oughly before use. Insufficiently dried filters may
cause poor suction and shorten the service life of the
motor.
After cleaning filters and sponge filter,
NOTICE:
be sure to re-install them before use. If you use the
cleaner without filters and sponge filter, dust comes
into the motor housing and cause malfunction.
Cleaner body
From time to time wipe off the outside (cleaner body) of
the cleaner using a cloth dampened in soapy water.
Clean out also the suction opening and filter mounting area.
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High performance filter
Wash the filter in soapy water when it is clogged with
dust and the cleaner power becomes weak. Dry it out
thoroughly before use.
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HEPA filter
Optional accessory
Do not rub or scratch the HEPA filter
NOTICE:
with hard objects such as a brush and a paddle.
Clogged HEPA filter causes poor suction performance.
Clean out the filter from time to time.
Occasionally wash the HEPA filter in water, rinse and
dry thoroughly in the shade before use. Never wash the
filter in a washing machine.
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