Troubleshooting - Makita CL117FD Instruction Manual

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
The nozzle cleaning
When the nozzle brush gets dusty, clean up the dust
with adhesive tape.
► Fig.38: 1. Brush

Troubleshooting

Before asking for repairs, check the following points.
Symptom
Weak suction power
Not working
Noise and vibration
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to repair cleaner by yourself.
Disposing cleaner
A Li-ion battery is built in this cleaner. Always remove it
before disposing of the cleaner.
Wall mount for cordless cleaner
Optional accessory
NOTE: The screw to mount the holder is not included.
Prepare a screw which fits with the material to screw
into.
Attach the wall mount for cordless cleaner to a hard
wooden wall, beam or column, where the wall mount
for cordless cleaner can be firmly secured. Always be
sure that the wall mount for cordless cleaner is securely
attached before hanging the cleaner.
► Fig.39: 1. Wall mount for cordless cleaner 2. Plug
mount violently or hang other appliances than the
cleaner.
NOTE: When you do not charge the cleaner, the plug
can be stored on the wall mount for cordless cleaner
as illustrated.
Area to be investigated
Is the capsule full of dust?
Is the filter clogged?
Is the battery cartridge discharged?
Is the battery cartridge discharged?
Is the filter clogged?
Is the nozzle, pipe or suction inlet of the
appliance is clogged?
Is the nozzle/pipe inlet blocked?
Removing built-in battery
any conductive material.
container with other metal objects such as nails,
coins, etc.
water or rain.
tery unit.
from the supply mains when removing the battery.
firmly when removing and installing the battery
unit. Failure to do so may cause them to slip off your
hands, resulting in damage to the appliance and
battery unit and personal injury.
between the cleaner, rear cover and battery when
removing and installing the battery unit. Trapping
finger(s) may cause injury.
15 ENGLISH
Do not hang the cleaner to the wall
CAUTION:
Empty the capsule of dust.
Clean or wash the filter.
Charge the battery cartridge.
Charge the battery cartridge.
Clean or wash the filter.
Remove the clogged objects in the nozzle,
pipe or suction inlet of the appliance.
Do not block the nozzle/pipe inlet.
Do not touch the terminals with
CAUTION:
Avoid storing battery unit in a
CAUTION:
Do not expose battery unit to
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble or alter bat-
CAUTION:
The cleaner must be disconnected
CAUTION:
Hold the appliance and battery unit
CAUTION:
Take care not to trap finger(s)
CAUTION:
Fixing method