Troubleshooting; Optional Accessories - Makita DCL286F Instruction Manual

Air channels in cyclone unit
Incoming foreign substance may block the air channels
in the cyclone unit and laden air flows. Remove any
obstacles in the air path if the suction performance is
being affected remarkably.
1. Disassemble the cyclone unit into three compo-
nents: dust case, mesh filter and cyclone body.
► Fig.49: 1. Dust case 2. Mesh filter 3. Cyclone body
4. Cleaner body
2. Press and hold the guide stopper on the inlet pipe
down through the locking hole on the cyclone body
using the hand tool with a point. Then detach the inlet
pipe from the cyclone body.
► Fig.50: 1. Inlet pipe 2. Guide stopper 3. Cyclone
body 4. Locking hole

Troubleshooting

Before asking for repairs, check the following points.
Symptom
Weak suction power
Not working
Noise and vibration
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to repair the cleaner by yourself.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Extension wand (Straight pipe)
• Nozzle
• Nozzle for carpet
• Shelf brush
• Sash nozzle
• Round brush
• Flexible hose
• High performance filter
Area to be investigated
Is dust case or inside cyclone unit full of
dust?
Are filters clogged?
Anything to block incoming air channels?
Is battery cartridge discharged?
Is battery cartridge discharged?
Are filters clogged?
Anything to block openings or holes?
Is suction inlet of nozzle or pipe closed?
3. Clean off any substance found in the air channels.
Foreign substance is likely to get stuck around an
incoming air port.
► Fig.51: 1. Suction inlet 2. Incoming air port
4. Insert the inlet pipe back in place until it is securely
locked.
► Fig.52: 1. Inlet pipe 2. Cyclone body 3. O-ring
4. Flap valve
NOTICE:
Be sure that the O-ring and flap valve
are securely in place before reassembly. Suction
performance can be affected if the cyclone unit is
operated without the O-ring and flap valve in place.
5.
Reassemble the cyclone unit, and attach it onto
the cleaner body.
Fixing method
Empty dust case or inside cyclone unit.
Dust down or wash high performance filter/HEPA
filter/sponge sheet/mesh filter.
Clean any dust and objects out of air openings and
channels.
Charge battery cartridge.
Charge battery cartridge.
Dust down or wash high performance filter/HEPA
filter/sponge sheet/mesh filter.
Clean any dust and objects out of nozzles, pipes
and air openings.
Uncover and open suction inlet of nozzle and pipe.
• HEPA filter
• Seat nozzle
• Crevice nozzle
• Cyclone unit
• Tool bag
• Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
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