Maintenance - Makita DCL184 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.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
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.
Cleaning
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, dust bag/paper filter
mounting area and the dust stopper.
Fig.34
Wash the dust bag in soapy water when it is clogged
with dust and the cleaner power becomes weak. Dry it
out thoroughly before use. An insufficiently dried filter
may cause poor suction and shorten the service life of
the motor.
Fig.35
NOTE: Paper filter is a throw-away type.
When the sponge filter is clogged with dust, remove it
from the cleaner and then wipe it off or wash in water.
Removing and installing the sponge filter
CAUTION:
After cleaning sponge filter, be
sure to install it on the cleaner. If washed in water,
dry it up before installing. An insufficiently dried
sponge filter may shorten the service life of the motor.
To remove the sponge filter, remove the dust bag or
paper filter and then pinch and take it out.
Fig.36
► 1. Sponge filter
Press in the whole edge of the sponge filter against the
recessed wall inside the dust bag/paper filter mounting area.
Fig.37
► 1. Recessed wall
Storage
WARNING:
charger in a car. The temperature inside a car sitting in the sun
may exceed 50 °C (122 °F). It may cause the battery cartridge
deteriorated and result in liquid ejection, smoke emission or a fire.
Fig.38
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Never leave the battery cartridge and
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