Makita DCL283F Instruction Manual page 16

Disposing of dust
When dust has accumulated up to the full line of the
dust case, follow the procedure below and dispose of
the dust.
1.
Hold the dust case firmly, press and hold the two
buttons, and remove the dust case.
► Fig.38: 1. Full line 2. Dust case 3. Button (two
locations) 4. Mesh filter
2.
Dispose of the dust inside the dust case and
remove any dust and powder adhered to the surface of
the mesh filter.
3.
Insert the dust case all the way until the two but-
tons lock with a click.
► Fig.39: 1. Dust case 2. Button (two locations)
When reassembling the dust case,
CAUTION:
be careful not to pinch your fingers.
NOTE: Check that the cyclone attachment, cleaner,
and extension wand (straight pipe) are locked prop-
erly before restarting operation.
NOTE: If the suction force does not recover even
after disposing of the dust and cleaning the mesh
filter, check whether dust has accumulated in the
capsule of the cleaner or clogging has occurred.
NOTE: The dust may fly up when disposing from the
cyclone attachment. Be careful not to let dust get into
your eyes.
Cleaning
After washing the cyclone attach-
CAUTION:
ment, dry it thoroughly before use. Insufficiently
dried components may cause an electrical shock or
damage to the appliance.
When the dust case becomes dirty or the mesh filter is
clogged, remove and wash them with water. (Refer to
"Disposing of dust" for the removal procedure.)
Dry the parts thoroughly before reinstallation and use.
► Fig.40: 1. Dust case 2. Mesh filter
When the mesh filter gets dirty badly, clean it in the
following procedures.
1.
Turn the mesh filter in the direction of the arrow
and remove it while the hooks are unlocked.
► Fig.41: 1. Mesh filter 2. Hook
2. Remove the dust on the mesh filter and then wash
it with water. After that, dry it thoroughly.
3.
Insert the mesh filter into the base while the hooks
are aligned with the port. Turn the mesh filter in the
direction of the arrow until the hooks are locked with a
click. Make sure that the mesh filter is installed securely.
► Fig.42: 1. Mesh filter 2. Hook 3. Port
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