Installing The Shoulder Strap; Operation - Makita DCL184RF Instruction Manual

1. Insert the protrusion of the dust bag into the
groove on the dust stopper as shown in the figure.
The dust bag does not have distinction between the
upper and lower sides. You can insert its protrusion of
either side into the groove of the dust stopper.
► Fig.6: 1. Dust stopper 2. Groove 3. Dust bag
2. Overlap the frame of dust stopper with that of the
dust bag.
► Fig.7
3.
Place the dust stopper and the dust bag together
into the cleaner cavity in the same direction of arrow on
the dust stopper. Insert them all the way into the slots in
the cleaner cavity.
► Fig.8: 1. Slot
4. Place the entire cloth part of the dust bag inside
the cleaner itself.
► Fig.9
5.
Close the dust case cover completely.
► Fig.10: 1. Dust case cover
NOTE: When the dust bag is not installed in
the cleaner, the dust case cover does not close
completely.
Installing the paper filter
Use the dust stopper also when installing paper filter.
Be careful not to take the upper side for the lower side
by mistake because they are different each other.
► Fig.11: 1. Upper side of the dust stopper 2. Lower
side of the dust stopper
1. Unfold the entrance of the paper filter before
setting it on the dust stopper.
► Fig.12
2.
Insert the protrusion of the paper filter into the
groove on the dust stopper as shown in the figure.
The paper filter does not have distinction between the
upper and lower sides. You can insert its protrusion of
either side into the groove of the dust stopper.
► Fig.13: 1. Dust stopper 2. Groove 3. Paper filter
3.
Overlap the frame of dust stopper with that of the
paper filter.
► Fig.14
4. Place the dust stopper and the paper filter
together into the cleaner cavity in the same direction of
arrow on the dust stopper. Insert them all the way into
the slots in the cleaner cavity.
► Fig.15: 1. Slot
5.
Place the entire container part of the paper filter
inside the tool itself.
► Fig.16
6. Close the dust case cover completely.
► Fig.17: 1. Dust case cover
NOTE: When the paper filter is not installed in
the cleaner, the dust case cover does not close
completely.

Installing the shoulder strap

CAUTION:
Be careful not to get the shoulder
strap caught by objects in your surroundings.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to slip the shoul-
der strap off from your shoulder when using
the cleaner. For stable handling of the cleaner, it is
recommended to wear the shoulder strap crossed in
front of your chest.
Attach the hooks of the shoulder strap onto the mounts
of the cleaner as shown in the figure.
► Fig.18: 1. Shoulder strap 2. Hook 3. Mount
NOTE: You can also attach the shoulder strap to the
soft bag (optional accessory) as illustrated.
► Fig.19: 1. Shoulder strap 2. Soft bag

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Always hold the handle when
carrying the cleaner. If you hold the attachment part
to carry, it may come off from the cleaner and result in
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not use the appliance while
driving a car or the engine is running.
CAUTION:
Do not grasp the hose joint as
shown in the figure. Holding the hose joint may get
your finger pinched.
► Fig.20: 1. Hose joint
Using as a vacuum cleaner
NOTE: Remove the blower attachment before vac-
uum cleaning. If the blower attachment is attached to
the cleaner, the suction power will be reduced.
Installing or removing the cleaner
attachment
To connect an attachment such as a nozzle, twist and
insert it securely to the hose. To disconnect, twist and
remove it.
The way of installation varies depending on the nozzles
as illustrated.
► Fig.21: 1. Hose 2. Rubber nozzle 3. Soft brush
4. Seat nozzle 5. Mat nozzle
Vacuum cleaning
Rubber nozzle
This nozzle is convenient for cleaning bottom corners
such as a door pocket. The rubber nozzle is gentle to
the cleaning surface.
► Fig.22: 1. Rubber nozzle
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