Cleaning The Tool; Maintenance - Makita GEC01 Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
When feeding water, always keep
the tool head lower than the tool body to prevent
water entering into the tool mechanism. Failure to
do so may cause electric shock.
Fig.18

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
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 the tool

After each use, remove the battery cartridges and the
wheel, and then clean dust, dirt or metal chips accu-
mulated inside the wheel guard. Clean the tool body
by wiping off dust, dirt with a dry cloth or one dipped in
soapy water and wrung out. Use a dry cloth to wipe the
dirt off the lens of the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the
lens of lamp, or it may lower the illumination.
1
Fig.19
► 1. Wheel guard 2. Lens of the lamp
Cleaning the air vent
Regularly clean the tool's air vents or whenever the
vents start to become obstructed.
1
Fig.20
► 1. Air vent
13 ENGLISH
2
1