Operation - Makita DCL283F Instruction Manual

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.17: 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.18: 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.19: 1. HEPA filter 2. Prefilter
► Fig.20: 1. HEPA filter 2. High performance filter

OPERATION

Do not move your face close to
CAUTION:
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
After installing attachments, check
CAUTION:
if they are securely installed. If the attachments are
installed imperfectly, they may come off and cause
personal injury.
Be careful not to hit your hand on
CAUTION:
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.21: 1. Suction inlet 2. Attachment with lock
function 3. Hook 4. Release button
When installing the attachment with
NOTICE:
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.22: 1. Release button 2. Attachment with lock function
When using attachment without lock
function
To connect attachment without
CAUTION:
lock function, twist and insert it in direction of the
arrow to secure the connection during use. To dis-
connect 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.23
Cleaning (Suction)
Nozzle
Attach the nozzle to clean off tables, desks, furniture,
etc. The nozzle slips on easily.
► Fig.24: 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.25: 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.26: 1. Sash nozzle 2. Cleaner body
You can store the sash nozzle in the nozzle holder.
► Fig.27: 1. Nozzle holder 2. Sash nozzle
Be careful not to trap finger(s)
CAUTION:
between the sash nozzle and the nozzle holder.
Trapping finger(s) may cause injury.
Sash nozzle + Extension wand
(Straight pipe)
In tight quarters where the cleaner itself cannot squeeze
in, or in high places hard to reach, use this arrangement.
► Fig.28: 1. Sash nozzle 2. Extension wand (Straight
pipe) 3. Cleaner body
Cleaning without nozzle
You can pick up powder and dust without nozzle.
► Fig.29
For picking up dust on a floor in a standing position, it is
convenient to attach the extension wand to the cleaner.
► Fig.30: 1. Extension wand (Straight pipe)
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