Blower Operation; Maintenance - Makita UB402MP Original Instruction Manual

OPERATION
WARNING:
Follow the warnings and precau-
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
WARNING:
Adjust the hanger position and
shoulder harness to your comfortable position
before operating.

Blower operation

CAUTION:
Do not place the machine on the
ground while it is switched on. Sand or dust may
enter from suction inlet and cause a malfunction or
personal injury.
Hold the machine firmly with both hands and perform
the blowing operation by moving it around slowly. When
blowing around building, big stone or vehicle, direct the
nozzle away from them. When performing an operation
in a corner, start from the corner and then move to wide
area.
Adjust the air speed with the switch trigger of the power
unit according to the environment or conditions of your
usage.
► Fig.18
Using the gutter nozzle set
CAUTION:
When using the gutter nozzle set,
do not hold the blower with single hand but with
both hands.
► Fig.19
CAUTION:
Do not use the gutter nozzle set
near electric wires.
► Fig.20
CAUTION:
Do not use the gutter nozzle set on
windy day.
► Fig.21
CAUTION:
When using the gutter nozzle set,
keep other people or animal more than 15 m away
from the blower.
► Fig.22
Hold the blower upright by grabbing the handle of the
blower. Place the outlet of the blower on the gutter and
then turn on the blower.
► Fig.23
For UX01G users
NOTICE:
When using the gutter nozzle set, if you
use UX01G as the power unit and install BL4080F
to UX01G, do not use the shoulder harness
included in the power unit package, but use the
recommended shoulder harness shown below.
For the recommended shoulder harness, ask Makita
Authorized Service Centers.
Attaching the shoulder harness
CAUTION:
Always use the shoulder harness attached
to the power unit. Before operation, adjust the shoulder
harness according to the user size to prevent fatigue.
CAUTION:
Before operation, make sure that
the shoulder harness is properly attached to the
hanger on the power unit.
CAUTION:
Before operation, make sure that the
buckle of the shoulder harness is fastened firmly.
CAUTION:
Always use the shoulder harness
shown below. Do not use other shoulder harnesses.
1. Put on the shoulder harness and fasten the buckle.
► Fig.24: 1. Buckle
NOTE: When removing the shoulder harness, unlock
the buckle and remove the shoulder harness.
2. Adjust the shoulder harness to a comfortable working position.
► Fig.25
3.
Clasp the hook on the shoulder harness to the
hanger of the power unit.
► Fig.26: 1. Hook 2. Hanger
The shoulder harness features a means of quick
release. Simply squeeze the sides of the buckle to
release the shoulder harness.
► Fig.27: 1. Buckle

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
the equipment, switch off the motor and remove
the battery cartridge. Otherwise, the fans may move
and result in serious injury.
WARNING:
the equipment, always put it down. Assembling or
adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
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.
Cleaning the machine
Clean the machine by wiping off dust with a dry cloth or
one dipped in soapy water and wrung out.
► Fig.28
Remove dust or dirt from the suction inlet at the rear of
the attachment.
► Fig.29: 1. Suction inlet
12 ENGLISH
Before inspecting or maintaining
When inspecting or maintaining
Follow the warnings and precau-