Maintenance - Makita DCL285F Instruction Manual

Disposing of dust
CAUTION:
Empty the cleaner before it
becomes too full, or the suction force weakens.
CAUTION:
When closing the front cover, be
careful not to pinch your fingers.
NOTICE:
Never throw away the dust stopper
because it should be used whenever either the
dust bag or the paper filter is used.
NOTICE:
When the dust bag/paper filter is not
inside of the cleaner, the front cover does not
close completely. Do not force to close the front
cover. It may result in deforming or breakage of
the tool.
NOTICE:
When disposing of dust, also clean the
room for the dust bag/paper filter. The remaining
dust and dirt in the room may cause the sponge filter
to be clogged or the motor to be damaged.
1.
Push the button to open the front cover. Opening
it until a click is heard allows a positive stop at that
position.
► Fig.32: 1. Front cover 2. Button
2. Pull out both the orange-colored dust stopper and
dust bag/paper filter together at the same time.
► Fig.33: 1. Dust stopper
3.
Perform the procedures below depending on the
dust container type:
When using the dust bag
Remove the dust stopper and empty the dust bag.
► Fig.34: 1. Dust stopper 2. Dust bag
When using the paper filter
Remove the dust stopper and dispose of the paper filter.
► Fig.35: 1. Dust stopper 2. Paper filter
4. Place the dust bag/new paper filter and dust stop-
per together into the cleaner and close the front cover.
NOTE: The cleaner is constructed in such a way that
the front cover comes off when trying to force the
front cover open at the angle of more than 90°. If the
front cover comes off, insert it into the front cover joint
in place.
► Fig.36: 1. Front cover 2. Front cover joint

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
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.
After use
CAUTION:
Putting the cleaner against the
wall without any other support may cause the
cleaner to fall down, resulting in personal injury
or damage to the cleaner.
► Fig.37
Cleaning
CAUTION:
Clean the dust bag and filter
when they become clogged. Continuing use in the
clogged condition may result in heating or fire.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
NOTICE:
Do not blow dust sticking on the
cleaner, dust bag and filter by air duster. It brings
dust into the housing and causes failure.
NOTICE:
After washing the dust bag and sponge
filter, dry them thoroughly before use. Insufficiently
dried dust bag and filter may cause poor suction and
shorten the service life of the motor.
NOTICE:
After cleaning the dust bag and sponge
filter, be sure to re-install them before use. If you
use the cleaner without the dust bag 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, dust bag/paper filter
mounting area and the dust stopper.
► Fig.38
Dust bag
Wash the dust bag in soapy water when it is clogged
with dust and the cleaner power becomes weak. Dry it
out thoroughly before use. An insufficiently dried dust
bag may cause poor suction and shorten the service life
of the motor.
► Fig.39
NOTE: Paper filter is a throw-away type.
Dust stopper
Wipe dust off from the dust stopper.
Remove dust and dirt on the sponge part by lightly
tapping it.
► Fig.40: 1. Sponge part
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