Operation - Makita DCL284F Instruction Manual

Attach the capsule. Align the mark on capsule with the
mark on the handle and then firmly twist capsule in the
direction of arrow until it is secured.
► Fig.15: 1. Mark 2. Handle 3. Capsule
NOTE: Always remove dust ahead of time, as suction
power will be reduced if there is too much dust in
cleaner.
Problem Example
The securing lip of high performance filter is not firmly
locked into groove of cleaner housing.
► Fig.16: 1. Securing lip 2. Groove of cleaner housing
Installing or removing stay / HEPA
filter
Optional accessory
For the stay and sponge filter
To remove the stay, push up the bottom part of pillars
of the stay with your fingers and release its groove from
the protrusion on the cleaner. After that, remove the
sponge filter.
► Fig.17: 1. Stay 2. Sponge filter
To install, align the grooves on the stay with the protru-
sion on the cleaner and push until it clicks.
Insert the sponge filter between the pillars and set it in
the original position.
For the HEPA filter
When installing the HEPA filter, fit the groove of the
HEPA filter with the protrusion on the cleaner. Then, put
the prefilter or the high performance filter on the HEPA
filter and twist it to secure. To remove, follow the instal-
lation procedure in reverse.
► Fig.18: 1. HEPA filter 2. Prefilter
► Fig.19: 1. HEPA filter 2. High performance filter

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Do not move your face close to
the air vent when operating the cleaner. If foreign
objects are blown into eyes, it may result in personal
injury.
Installing and removing cleaner
attachments
CAUTION:
After installing attachments, check
if they are securely installed. If the attachments are
installed imperfectly, they may come off and cause
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to hit your hand on
the wall etc. when removing the attachments.
When using attachment with lock
function
To install attachment, insert it to the suction inlet of the
cleaner until it clicks. Make sure that the attachment is
locked.
► Fig.20: 1. Suction inlet 2. Attachment with lock
function 3. Hook 4. Release button
NOTICE:
When installing the attachment with
lock function, be sure to align the release button
on the cleaner with the hook on the attachment. If
they are not aligned, the attachment will not be locked
and may come off from the cleaner.
To remove, pull the attachment while pushing the
release button.
► Fig.21: 1. Release button 2. Attachment with lock
function
When using attachment without lock
function
CAUTION:
To connect attachment without
lock function, twist and insert it in direction of
the arrow to secure the connection during use.
To disconnect the attachment, twist and extract
it also in direction of the arrow. If the attachment
is twisted in the opposite direction, the capsule may
become loose.
► Fig.22
Cleaning (Suction)
Nozzle
Attach the nozzle to clean off tables, desks, furniture,
etc. The nozzle slips on easily.
► Fig.23: 1. Nozzle
Nozzle + Extension wand (Straight pipe)
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.24: 1. Cleaner body 2. Extension wand (Straight
pipe) 3. Nozzle
Sash nozzle
Fit on the sash nozzle for cleaning corners and crevices
of a car or furniture.
► Fig.25: 1. Sash nozzle 2. Cleaner body
You can store the sash nozzle in the nozzle holder.
► Fig.26: 1. Nozzle holder 2. Sash nozzle
CAUTION:
Be careful not to trap finger(s)
between the sash nozzle and the nozzle holder.
Trapping finger(s) may cause injury.
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