Troubleshooting - Makita DGP180 Instruction Manual

Cartridge barrel
You can see the grease cartridge through the hole on
the cartridge barrel.
► Fig.38
When using the cartridge barrel, transfer the piston
parts from the corresponding barrel to the cartridge
barrel.
► Fig.39: 1. Piston parts 2. Cartridge barrel
If it is hard to pull out the rod handle, follow the proce-
dure below.
1. Insert the empty grease cartridge into the barrel.
► Fig.40: 1. Empty grease cartridge
2.
Pull the rod handle and lock it.
► Fig.41
3. Remove the empty grease cartridge from the
barrel.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual,
do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace-
ment parts for repairs.
State of abnormality
The tool does not pour grease
You cannot pull the rod handle.
Grease leaks from the adapter.
Grease does not come out of the air
drain valve when ejecting the air.
Probable cause (malfunction)
Air remains in the flow path of the
grease.
The valve for air drain is loose.
The grease consistency is high.
The grease is hard due to low ambient/
storage temperature.
No grease inside of the tool.
The valve for air drain is fastened.
There is wear, damage or dust on the
grease injection port (grease nipple).
Adapter is worn out.
The air drain valve is not loose enough.
The grease is hard.
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Lock on adapter
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch the finger
in the lock on adapter.
CAUTION:
Wear the protective goggles.
When removing the lock on adapter from the grease
nipple, the grease may spout out of the tool and
cause an injury.
When connecting the lock on adapter to the grease
nipple, push the lock on adapter straight at the grease
nipple while pulling the lever of the lock on adapter, then
release the lever.
► Fig.42: 1. Lever 2. Lock on adapter
To assemble the lock on adapter, refer to the section for
replacing of the adapter.
Angle adapter
When attaching the angle adapter, push the adapter of
the tool straight to the angle adapter.
► Fig.43: 1. Angle adapter
NOTE: The angle adapter is recommended for
grease injection at relatively low pressure such as
replacement of old grease in joints or sliding parts of
heavy machinery and vehicles.
Remedy
To eject air from inside of the tool, loosen the valve
for air drain.
Fasten the valve for air drain.
Use NLGI No.0 - No.2 grease.
Warm grease before use.
Supply grease into the tool.
Loosen the valve for air drain.
Clean or replace the grease injection port (grease
nipple).
Replace the adapter.
Loosen the air drain valve further.
The air may have already been ejected.
Fasten the valve for air drain, install the battery
cartridge, and turn on the tool to check if the tool
pour grease.