Operation - Makita CL108FD Instruction Manual

Disposing of dust for high
performance filter
In order to drop dust sticking on the filter in the capsule,
tap the capsule 4 or 5 times with your hand.
Now point suction inlet downwards, turn capsule in
direction of arrow in diagram, and disconnect capsule
slowly and straight.
► Fig.13: 1. Capsule 2. Suction inlet
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 high performance filter.
► Fig.14: 1. Capsule 2. High performance filter
Twist high performance filter in direction of arrow to
unfasten securing lip from cleaner unit and then pull off
the filter.
► Fig.15: 1. Securing lip
Clean out the fine dust and lightly tap to dislodge dust
from high performance filter.
Reassembly
Reassembly for normal filter
Put on the filter fully in position on the cleaner unit.
► Fig.16: 1. Filter
NOTICE:
Make sure the filter is put on straight
without being peeled back. If the filter is put on
incorrectly as illustrated, dust will get into the motor
housing, and cause a motor failure.
► Fig.17: 1. Filter
Install the prefilter. At this time, make sure to twist the
prefilter so that the securing lip is firmly locked in the
cleaner unit.
► Fig.18: 1. Prefilter 2. Securing lip
► Fig.19
Install the capsule. Align the mark on the capsule with
the mark near the handle and then firmly twist the cap-
sule in direction of the arrow until it is secured.
► Fig.20: 1. Mark
► Fig.21: 1. Capsule 2. Handle 3. Mark
NOTE: Always remove dust ahead of time, as the
suction power will be reduced if there is too much
dust in the cleaner.
NOTICE:
Always be sure to check that both the
filter and prefilter are loaded correctly prior to
using the cleaner. If they are not loaded correctly,
dust will get into the motor housing, and cause a
motor failure. If the following examples occur, the filter
and prefilter are not loaded correctly. Reload them
correctly to rectify problem.
Problem Examples
Example 1: Only the prefilter has been loaded (no filter)
► Fig.22: 1. Prefilter
Example 2: Only the filter has been loaded (no prefilter)
► Fig.23: 1. Filter
Example 3: The filter has been loaded in a peeled back
state
► Fig.24: 1. Filter
Example 4: The securing lip on the prefilter is not firmly
locked in the groove of cleaner housing
► Fig.25: 1. Securing lip 2. Prefilter 3. Groove of
cleaner housing
Reassembly for high performance
filter
Connect high performance filter. At this time, make sure
to twist high performance filter so that securing lip is
firmly locked into cleaner unit.
► Fig.26: 1. High performance filter 2. Securing lip
► Fig.27: 1. Securing lip
Install the capsule. Align the mark on the capsule with
the mark near the handle and then firmly twist the cap-
sule in direction of the arrow until it is secured.
► Fig.28: 1. Mark
► Fig.29: 1. Capsule 2. Handle 3. Mark
NOTE: Always remove dust ahead of time, as suction
power will be reduced if there is too much dust in
cleaner.
NOTE: Always be sure to check that high perfor-
mance filter is 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, high performance
filter is not loaded correctly. Reload them correctly to
rectify problem.
Problem Examples
Securing lip of high performance filter is not firmly
locked into groove of cleaner housing.
► Fig.30: 1. Securing lip 2. Groove of cleaner housing

OPERATION

CAUTION:
To connect attachments, such
as nozzle, twist and insert the attachment in
direction of the arrow to secure the connection
during use. To disconnect the attachments, twist
and extract it also in direction of the arrow. If an
attachment is twisted in the opposite direction when
being connected or disconnected, the capsule may
become loose.
► Fig.31: 1. Capsule
Cleaning (Suction)
Nozzle
Attach the nozzle to clean off tables, desks, furniture,
etc. The nozzle slips on easily.
► Fig.32: 1. Nozzle
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