Maintenance - Makita CL117FD Instruction Manual

Cleaning (Suction)
Nozzle
Attach the nozzle to clean off tables, desks, furniture,
etc. The nozzle slips on easily.
► Fig.25: 1. Nozzle
Nozzle + Extension wand
The extension wand fits in between the nozzle and the
cleaner itself. This arrangement is convenient for clean-
ing a floor in a standing position.
► Fig.26: 1. Cleaner body 2. Extension wand
3. Nozzle
Corner nozzle
Fit on the corner nozzle for cleaning corners and crev-
ices of a car or furniture.
► Fig.27: 1. Corner nozzle 2. Cleaner body
You can store the corner nozzle in the nozzle holder.
► Fig.28: 1. Nozzle holder 2. Corner nozzle
Be careful not to trap finger(s)
CAUTION:
between the corner nozzle and the nozzle holder.
Trapping finger(s) may cause injury.
Corner nozzle + Extension wand
In tight quarters where the cleaner itself cannot
squeeze in, or in high places hard to reach, use this
arrangement.
► Fig.29: 1. Corner nozzle 2. Extension wand
3. Cleaner body
Cleaning without nozzle
You can pick up powder and dust without nozzle.
► Fig.30
For picking up dust on a floor in a standing position, it is
convenient to attach the extension wand to the cleaner.
► Fig.31: 1. Extension wand

MAINTENANCE

Always be sure that the appliance
CAUTION:
is switched off before attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance.
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.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
NOTICE:
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
After use
When storing or charging the cleaner, lock the nozzle
head, and hang it from a hook available in the market.
► Fig.32
Putting the cleaner against the
CAUTION:
wall without any other support may cause the
cleaner to fall down, resulting in personal injury
or damage to the cleaner.
► Fig.33
Cleaning
Do not blow dust sticking on the
NOTICE:
cleaner and filters by air duster. It brings dust into
the housing and causes failure.
After washing filters, dry them thor-
NOTICE:
oughly before use. Insufficiently dried filters may
cause poor suction and shorten the service life of the
motor.
After cleaning filters and sponge filter,
NOTICE:
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
Do not rub or scratch the HEPA filter
NOTICE:
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
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