Makita DCU601 Instruction Manual page 25

Inspection before operation
Perform the following inspections before operating the
machine.
• Check that the bolts, nuts, and knobs are tight-
ened firmly.
► Fig.33
• Check that the brake is working properly. If you
feel the brake is not working sufficiently, perform
the cleaning of the brake. If no improvement can
be found, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers
for repair.
• Check that the tires of front and rear wheels are
not damaged, and the air in the tires is sufficient.
• Check that the front lamps, and rear lamp are
clean. Clean them if necessary.
• Check that the scrapers are in the correct posi-
tion. If the scraper is facing upward, adjust the
orientation of the scraper by loosing the bolts.
When tightening the bolts, do not push the scraper
toward the front of the machine.
► Fig.34: 1. Scraper
Cleaning the machine
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
NOTICE:
Do not use the high pressure washer
for cleaning.
NOTICE:
When cleaning the machine, be sure
to close the cover of battery box. Otherwise, water
may enter into the battery box, and cause a malfunc-
tion of machine.
Remove mud, dirt, and the like from the machine. Clean
the machine with running water. After the cleaning, wipe
the machine with a dry cloth.
Replacing the tire
CAUTION:
Before replacing the tires, be sure to unload all objects from the machine.
CAUTION:
When replacing the tires, wear the gloves.
Replacing the tire of front wheel
NOTE: When installing the gray tire, install it so that the valve faces outward.
► Fig.37
Replacing the tire of rear wheel
► Fig.38
► Fig.39
Storage
NOTICE:
Before storing the machine, make sure
that the carrier is in the lowest position.
Lock the brake lever, and remove the battery cartridges
and lock key. Store the machine in a safe place out of
the reach of children.
Refilling the tire with air
Check that the air in the tire for the front and rear
wheels is not missing. If the air in the tire is insufficient,
refill the tire with air using an inflator. The air pressure
is as follows:
• Tire for front wheel: 280 kPa (40 PSI)
• Tire for rear wheel: 525 kPa (75 PSI)
Front wheel
► Fig.35
Rear wheel
► Fig.36
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