After Use; Regular Maintenance - Makita DCL286F Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE
Always be sure that the tool is
CAUTION:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
NOTICE:
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.

After use

Putting the cleaner against the
CAUTION:
wall without any other support may cause the
cleaner to fall down, resulting in personal injury
or damage to the cleaner.
► Fig.20

Regular maintenance

Clean the filters in the cyclone unit
NOTICE:
when they become clogged. Continuing use in
the clogged condition may result in heating or motor
malfunction.
Do not blow dust sticking on the
NOTICE:
cleaner and filters by air duster. It brings dust into
the housing and causes failure.
Routine maintenance is required to restore normal
operating conditions.
Cleaner body
Wipe off the outside (cleaner body) of the cleaner using
a cloth dampened in soapy water, and clean out the
suction openings.
► Fig.21
Cyclone unit and filters
Dust off and clean out inside the
NOTICE:
cyclone unit and filters, when suction perfor-
mance becomes less effective regardless of the
amount of dust collected in the dust case.
After washing filters, dry them thor-
NOTICE:
oughly before use. Insufficiently dried filters may
cause poor suction and shorten the service life of the
motor.
After cleaning filters and sponge sheet,
NOTICE:
be sure to re-install them before use. If you use the
cleaner without filters and sponge sheet, dust comes
into the motor housing and causes malfunction.
Cyclone unit
1.
Tap the cyclone unit several times with your hand
to remove dust adhering to the inner surface of the
cyclone unit and filter.
► Fig.22: 1. Cyclone unit
2.
With the suction inlet pointing downwards, turn the
cyclone unit as shown in the figure aligning the pointer
on the cyclone unit with that on the cleaner body to
disengage the lock. Then detach the cyclone unit from
the cleaner body slowly and straightly.
► Fig.23: 1. Cyclone unit 2. Suction inlet 3. Pointers
4. Filter
NOTE: Dust may fly out when the cyclone unit is
disassembled. It is recommended to place a garbage
bag underneath the cyclone unit.
3. Dust off inside the cyclone unit and filter.
► Fig.24
4.
Place the cyclone unit back onto the cleaner body,
aligning the pointer on the cyclone unit with that on the
cleaner body. Then turn the cyclone unit as shown in
the figure until it is secured in place.
► Fig.25: 1. Cyclone unit 2. Cleaner body 3. Pointers
High performance filter
Optional accessory
1.
Disassemble the cyclone unit from the cleaner
body.
2. Hold the mounting end of high performance filter
and pull it apart from the cleaner body.
► Fig.26: 1. High performance filter 2. Cleaner body
3. Wipe and shake dust off the high performance
filter by hand.
► Fig.27
4.
Wash the high performance filter in soapy water
when it is clogged with dust and dirt. Dry it out thor-
oughly in the shade before use.
► Fig.28
NOTE: Avoid fastening the attachment end (rubber
sealing ring) of high performance filter when hanging
it up for drying.
5.
Hold the mounting end of high performance filter
and squeeze it back into the cleaner body.
► Fig.29: 1. High performance filter 2. Cleaner body
HEPA filter
Optional accessory
Do not rub or scratch the HEPA filter
NOTICE:
with hard objects such as a brush and a paddle.
1.
Disassemble the cyclone unit from the cleaner
body.
2. Hold the mounting end of HEPA filter (covered with
high performance prefilter) and pull it apart from the
cleaner body.
► Fig.30: 1. HEPA filter (covered with high perfor-
mance prefilter) 2. Cleaner body
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