Functional Description - Makita BCL140 Instruction Manual

5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conduc-
tive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container
with other metal objects such as nails, coins,
etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or
rain.
A battery short can cause a large current flow,
overheating, possible burns and even a break-
down.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50°C (122°F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it
is severely damaged or is completely worn out.
The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use dropped or struck battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the bat-
tery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
ture at 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F). Let a hot bat-
tery cartridge cool down before charging it.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking
function on the tool.
• Take care not to trap finger(s) between cleaner and bat-
tery as shown in diagram when loading battery. Trap-
ping finger(s) may cause injury. (Fig. 1)
Installing or removing battery cartridge (Fig. 2)
• Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of
the battery cartridge.
• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the
tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in
place with a little click. If you can see the red part on
the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen. If not, it
may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge. If
the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Switch action (Fig. 3)
CAUTION:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work
on the tool.
Disposing of Dust
CAUTION:
• Empty the cleaner before it becomes too full, or the
suction force weakens.
• Be sure to empty out the dust inside the cleaner itself.
Failure to do so may cause the filter to be clogged or
the motor to be damaged.
In order to drop dust sticking on the filter in the capsule,
tap the capsule 4 or 5 times with your hand. (Fig. 4)
Now point suction inlet downwards, turn capsule in direc-
tion of arrow in diagram, and disconnect capsule slowly
and straight. (Fig. 5)
NOTE:
• Dust may spill out when capsule is opened, so be sure
to set a garbage bag beneath capsule.
Remove accumulated dust from inside of capsule and off
of prefilter. (Fig. 6)
Twist prefilter in direction of arrow to unfasten securing lip
from cleaner unit and then pull off prefilter. (Fig. 7)
Clean out fine dust from prefilter. Next, remove filter, and
lightly tap to dislodge dust. (Fig. 8)
Reassembly
Put on filter until it is fully in position on the cleaner unit.
(Fig. 9)
NOTE:
• Make sure filter is put on straight without being peeled
back. If filter is put on incorrectly as shown in diagram,
dust will get into motor housing, and cause motor fail-
ure. (Fig. 10)
Connect prefilter. At this time, make sure to twist prefilter
so that securing lip is firmly locked into cleaner unit.
(Fig. 11 & 12)
Connect capsule. Align O symbol on capsule with O sym-
bol on handle and then firmly twist capsule in direction of
arrow until it is secured. (Fig. 13 & 14)
NOTE:
• Always remove dust ahead of time, as suction power
will be reduced if there is too much dust in cleaner.
• Always be sure to check that both filter and prefilter are
loaded correctly prior to using cleaner. If they are not
loaded correctly, dust will get into the motor housing,
and cause motor failure.
If the following examples occur, filter and prefilter are
not loaded correctly. Reload them correctly to rectify
problem.
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