Operation; Maintenance - Makita BUB360 Instruction Manual

Switch action
► Fig.2: 1. HIGH/LOW button 2. OFF button
To start the tool, simply press the "HIGH/LOW" button.
To switch off, press the "OFF" button. To change the
tool speed, press the "HIGH/LOW" button. The first
press on this button is for high speed and the second
press for low speed and then each press on this button
repeats the high/low speed cycle alternatively.
Battery remaining capacity indicator
(only for models with Battery
BL3622A)
Battery BL3622A is equipped with the battery remaining
capacity indicator.
1
2
1. Indicator lamps 2. CHECK button
Press the CHECK button to indicate the battery remain-
ing capacity. The indicator lamps will then light for
approx. three seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off Blinking
E
• When only the lowermost indicator lamp (next
to the "E") blinks, or when none of the indicator
lamps light, the battery capacity has run out, so
the tool does not operate. In these cases, charge
the battery or replace the empty battery with a fully
charged one.
• When two or more indicator lamps do not light
even after charging is complete, the battery has
reached the end of its service life.
• When the upper two and lower two indicator lamps
light alternately, the battery may have malfunc-
tioned. Contact your local Makita authorized ser-
vice center.
Remaining capacity
70% to 100%
F
45% to 70%
20% to 45%
0% to 20%
Charge the battery.
The battery may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE:
• The indicated capacity may be lower than the
actual level during use or immediately after
using the tool.
• Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before carrying
out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing the long
nozzle
► Fig.3: 1. Hook 2. Button 3. Long nozzle
To install the long nozzle, push in onto the blower outlet
of the tool all the way.
► Fig.4: 1. Button
To remove the long nozzle, press its both buttons and
with the buttons being pressed pull it out.
Installing the shoulder strap
► Fig.5: 1. Hanger
Pull the hanger out of the tool.
Hook the shoulder strap onto the hanger of the tool.
Before use, adjust the length of strap so that it is easy
to work with it.

OPERATION

Blowing
► Fig.6
Hold the blower firmly with a hand and perform the
blowing operation by moving it around slowly
When blowing around a building, a big stone or a vehi-
cle, direct the nozzle away from them.
When performing an operation in corner, start from the
corner and then move to wide area.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before attempt-
ing to perform inspection or maintenance.
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