Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Makita CL108FD Instruction Manual

Nozzle + Extension wand (Straight
pipe)
The extension wand fits in between the nozzle and the
cleaner itself. This arrangement is convenient for clean-
ing a floor in a standing position.
► Fig.33: 1. Cleaner body 2. Extension wand
3. Nozzle
Corner nozzle
Fit on the corner nozzle for cleaning corners and crev-
ices of a car or furniture.
► Fig.34: 1. Corner nozzle 2. Cleaner body
Corner nozzle +Extension wand
(Straight pipe)
In tight quarters where the cleaner itself cannot
squeeze in, or in high places hard to reach, use this
arrangement.
► Fig.35: 1. Corner nozzle 2. Extension wand
3. Cleaner body
Cleaning without nozzle
You can pick up powder and dust without nozzle.
► Fig.36

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
After use
NOTICE:
Putting the cleaner against the wall
without any other support cause the cleaner to
fall down and be damaged.
► Fig.37

Troubleshooting

Before asking for repairs, check the following points.
Symptom
Weak suction power
Not working
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to repair the cleaner by yourself.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed
by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Cleaning
NOTICE:
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
NOTICE:
cleaner and filters by air duster. It brings dust into
the housing and causes failure.
NOTICE:
oughly before use. Insufficiently dried filters may
cause poor suction and shorten the service life of the
motor.
NOTICE:
be sure to re-install them before use. If you use the
cleaner without filters and sponge filter, dust comes
into the motor housing and cause malfunction.
Cleaner body
From time to time wipe off the outside (cleaner body) of
the cleaner using a cloth dampened in soapy water.
Clean out also the suction opening and filter mounting
area.
► Fig.38
Filter
Wash the filter in soapy water when it is clogged with
dust and the cleaner power becomes weak. Dry it out
thoroughly before use.
► Fig.39
Sponge filter
When the sponge filter becomes dirty, clean it as
follows.
1.
2.
3.
you wash it, dry it out thoroughly before use.
4.
and set it in the original position. Make sure that each
bottom edge of the pillar holds down the sponge filter,
and there is no gap between the sponge filter and suc-
tion opening.
► Fig.40: 1. Sponge filter 2. Bottom edge of pillar
Area to be investigated
Is the capsule full of dust?
Is the filter clogged?
Is the battery cartridge exhausted ?
Is the battery cartridge exhausted ?
14 ENGLISH
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
Do not blow dust sticking on the
After washing filters, dry them thor-
After cleaning filters and sponge filter,
Remove the filter.
Pull out the sponge filter from between the pillars.
Clean the sponge filter by tapping or washing. If
Insert the sponge filter from between the pillars
Empty the capsule of dust.
Clean or wash the filter.
Charge the battery cartridge.
Charge the battery cartridge.
Fixing method