Hepa Filter; Cleaner Body; Sponge Filter - Makita CL117FD Instruction Manual

Cleaning
NOTICE:
Do not blow dust sticking on the
cleaner and filters by air duster. It brings dust into
the housing and causes failure.
NOTICE:
After washing filters, dry them thor-
oughly before use. Insufficiently dried filters may
cause poor suction and shorten the service life of the
motor.
NOTICE:
After cleaning filters and sponge filter,
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.34
High performance 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.35

HEPA filter

Optional accessory
NOTICE:
Do not rub or scratch the HEPA filter
with hard objects such as a brush and a paddle.
Clogged HEPA filter cause poor suction performance.
Clean out the filter from time to time.
Occasionally wash the HEPA filter in water, rinse and dry thoroughly
in the shade before use. Never wash the filter in a washing machine.
Fig.36

Sponge filter

When the sponge filter becomes dirty, clean it as follows.
1. Remove the filter.
2. Pull out the sponge filter from between the pillars.
3.
Clean the sponge filter by tapping or washing. If
you wash it, dry it out thoroughly before use.
4. Insert the sponge filter between the pillars 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 suction opening.
Fig.37
► 1. Sponge filter 2. Bottom edge of pillar
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