Parts Description - Makita CL117FD Instruction Manual

NOTE: The cleaner cannot be controlled while being
charged. To start the cleaner, unplug the charger from
the power source, disconnect the charging plug from
the cleaner, and then push the ON/speed change
button.
NOTE: Under the following conditions, the battery is
about to reach its end of life (or damaged/malfunc-
tioned). Unplug the charger from the power supply,
then replace the battery.
• The battery power lamp goes out shortly after
you begin to charge the cleaner.
• The cleaner works only for a period shorter than
half of the normal operating time after the bat-
tery has been fully charged.
NOTE: The battery can be recharged up to approx-
imately 500 times. The rechargeable times vary
depending on the conditions under which the battery
has been charged and discharged.
Switch action
Always switch off the cleaner after
CAUTION:
each use to prevent damage to the cleaner and to
extend the service life of the batteries.
To start the cleaner, simply push the ON/speed change
button. To switch off, push the OFF button.
You can change the cleaner speed in three steps by
pushing the ON/speed change button.
The first push on this button is for high speed mode, the
second push for max speed mode and the third push for
normal speed mode. Each push on this button repeats
the high/max/normal speed cycle alternatively.
► Fig.3: 1. ON/speed change button 2. OFF button
Battery power lamp
When the remaining battery capacity gets low, the
battery power lamp blinks.
When the remaining battery capacity gets much lower,
the cleaner stops and the battery power lamp lights up
about 10 seconds. At this time, charge the battery.
Also when the battery gets overloaded or overheated,
the cleaner stops and the battery power lamp lights up
about 10 seconds. The cleaner does not actuate during
the lamp on.
► Fig.4: 1. Battery power lamp
NOTE: The time at which the battery power lamp start
blinking or lighting up depends on the temperature at
work place and the battery conditions.
Lighting up the lamp
Do not look in the light or see the
CAUTION:
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp, push the ON/speed change button.
Push the OFF button to turn off the lamp. During the
cleaner actuating, the lamp turns on.
► Fig.5: 1. ON/speed change button 2. OFF button
3. Lamp
ASSEMBLY
Always be sure that the appliance
CAUTION:
is switched off before carrying out any work on
the appliance.

Parts description

High performance filter and stay and
sponge filter
► Fig.6: 1. Capsule 2. High performance filter 3. Stay
and sponge filter
Prefilter or high performance filter
and HEPA filter
Optional accessory
► Fig.7: 1. Capsule 2. Prefilter 3. High performance
filter 4. HEPA filter
Do not use a high performance filter with
NOTICE:
other filters (optional accessory). The high perfor-
mance filter may become unremovable from the cleaner.
NOTE: When using an optional prefilter with a HEPA
filter, avoid placing any other filters over the HEPA filter.
If you set the prefilter and other filters at the same time
over the HEPA filter, the suction power may be reduced.
NOTE: When using a high performance filter with a HEPA fil-
ter, be sure to attach the stay inside the high performance filter.
► Fig.8: 1. Stay 2. High performance filter
Disposing of dust
Empty the cleaner before it
CAUTION:
becomes too full, or the suction force weakens.
Be sure to empty the inside of the
CAUTION:
cleaner itself of dust. Failure to do so may cause the
filter to be clogged or the motor to be damaged.
In order to drop dust sticking on the filter in the capsule,
tap the capsule 4 or 5 times with your hand.
► Fig.9: 1. Capsule 2. Suction inlet
Point suction inlet downwards, turn capsule in direction of
arrow in diagram, and disconnect capsule slowly and straight.
► Fig.10: 1. Capsule 2. Suction inlet
NOTE: Dust may spill out when capsule is opened, so
be sure to set a garbage bag beneath capsule.
Remove accumulated dust from the inside of capsule
and high performance filter.
► Fig.11: 1. Capsule 2. High performance filter
Twist high performance filter in direction of arrow to unfas-
ten securing lip from cleaner unit and then pull off the filter.
► Fig.12: 1. Securing lip
NOTE: When using the prefilter, also follow the pro-
cedure above.
Clean out the fine dust and lightly tap to dislodge dust
from high performance filter.
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