Makita DCL140 Instruction Manual

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10 ENGLISHASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andthe battery cartridge is removed before carryingout any work on the tool.Type of filterNormal filter► Fig.7: 1. Capsule 2. Prefilter 3. FilterHigh performance filter► Fig.8: 1. Capsule 2. High performance filterDisposing of dustCAUTION:• Empty the cleaner before it becomes too full, orthe suction force weakens.• Be sure to empty out the dust inside the cleaneritself. Failure to do so may cause the filter to beclogged or the motor to be damaged.Disposing of dust for normal filterIn order to drop dust sticking on the filter in the capsule,tap the capsule 4 or 5 times with your hand.Now point suction inlet downwards, turn capsule indirection of arrow in diagram, and disconnect capsuleslowly and straight.► Fig.9: 1. Capsule 2. Suction inletNOTE:• Dust may spill out when capsule is opened, sobe sure to set a garbage bag beneath capsule.Remove accumulated dust from inside of capsule andoff of prefilter.► Fig.10: 1. Prefilter 2. CapsuleTwist prefilter in direction of arrow to unfasten securinglip from cleaner unit and then pull off prefilter.► Fig.11: 1. Prefilter 2. Securing lipClean out fine dust from prefilter. Next, remove filter,and lightly tap to dislodge dust.► Fig.12: 1. Prefilter 2. FilterDisposing of dust for highperformance filterIn order to drop dust sticking on the filter in the capsule,tap the capsule 4 or 5 times with your hand.Now point suction inlet downwards, turn capsule indirection of arrow in diagram, and disconnect capsuleslowly and straight.► Fig.13: 1. Capsule 2. Suction inletNOTE:• Dust may spill out when capsule is opened, sobe sure to set a garbage bag beneath capsule.Remove accumulated dust from inside of capsule andoff of high performance filter.► Fig.14: 1. Capsule 2. High performance filterTwist high performance filter in direction of arrow tounfasten securing lip from cleaner unit and then pull offthe filter.► Fig.15: 1. Securing lipClean out the fine dust and lightly tap to dislodge dustfrom high performance filter.ReassemblyReassembly for normal filterPut on filter until it is fully in position on the cleaner unit.► Fig.16: 1. FilterNOTE:• Make sure filter is put on straight without beingpeeled back. If filter is put on incorrectly asshown in diagram, dust will get into motor hous-ing, and cause motor failure.► Fig.17: 1. FilterConnect prefilter. At this time, make sure to twist prefil-ter so that securing lip is firmly locked into cleaner unit.► Fig.18: 1. Prefilter► Fig.19Connect capsule. Align O symbol on capsule with Osymbol on handle and then firmly twist capsule in direc-tion of arrow until it is secured.► Fig.20: 1. O Mark► Fig.21: 1. Handle 2. CapsuleNOTE:• Always remove dust ahead of time, as suctionpower will be reduced if there is too much dustin cleaner.• Always be sure to check that both filter and pre-filter are loaded correctly prior to using cleaner.If they are not loaded correctly, dust will get intothe motor housing, and cause motor failure.If the following examples occur, filter and prefil-ter are not loaded correctly. Reload them cor-rectly to rectify problem.Problem ExamplesExample 1: Only prefilter has been loaded (no filter)► Fig.22: 1. PrefilterExample 2: Only filter has been loaded (no prefilter)► Fig.23: 1. FilterExample 3: Filter has been loaded in a peeled backstate► Fig.24: 1. FilterExample 4: Prefilter's securing lip is not firmly lockedinto groove of cleaner housing► Fig.25: 1. Groove of cleaner housing 2. Prefilter3. Securing lip