Makita DCL142 Instruction Manual

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11 ENGLISH► Fig.256. Place the entire container part of the paper packinside the tool itself.7. Close the front cover completely.CAUTION:• Forgetting to install the dust bag or the paperpack, failure to insert the dust stopper togetherwith the dust bag or the paper pack all the wayinto the slots or using a broken or ripped bag,may allow dust to get into the motor. This mayresult in motor failure.• Do not fold the cardboard at its opening wheninstalling the paper pack.• Never throw away the dust stopper because itneeds to be used repeatedly whenever eitherthe dust bag or the paper pack is used.• The paper pack for the cleaner is an importantcomponent for maintaining the tool perfor-mance. Using other than the genuine paperpack may cause smokes or ignition.OPERATIONCAUTION:• To connect attachments, such as nozzle,twist-insert attachment in direction of arrow toensure secure connection during use. To dis-connect attachment, twist-extract also in direc-tion of arrow.► Fig.26Cleaning (Suction)NozzleAttach the nozzle to clean off tables, desks, furniture,etc. Nozzle slips on easily.► Fig.27: 1. NozzleNozzle + Extension wand (Straight pipe)The extension wand fits in between the nozzle and thecleaner itself. This arrangement is convenient for clean-ing a floor while standing erect.► Fig.28: 1. Cleaner body 2. Extension wand3. NozzleCorner nozzleFit on the corner nozzle for cleaning corners and crev-ices of a car or furniture.► Fig.29: 1. Cleaner body 2. Corner nozzleCorner nozzle +Extension wand(Straight pipe)In tight quarters where the cleaner itself cannot squeezein, or in high places hard to reach, use this arrangement.► Fig.30: 1. Cleaner body 2. Extension wand3. Corner nozzleCleaning without nozzleYou can pick up powder and dust without nozzle.► Fig.31MAINTENANCECAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched offbefore attempting to perform inspection ormaintenance.After useNOTE:• Putting the cleaner against the wall without anyother support cause the cleaner to fall down andbe damaged.► Fig.32Cleaning► Fig.33From time to time wipe off the outside (cleaner body) ofthe cleaner using a cloth dampened in soapy water.Clean out also the suction opening, dust bag/paperpack mounting area and the dust stopper.CAUTION:• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcoholor the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracksmay result.► Fig.34Wash the dust bag in soapy water when it is cloggedwith dust and the cleaner power becomes small. Dry itout thoroughly before use. An insufficiently dried bagmay cause poor suction and shorten the service life ofthe motor.NOTE:• Paper pack is a throw-away type.When the sponge filter is clogged with dust, remove itfrom the cleaner and then wipe it off or wash in water.Removing and installing the spongefilter► Fig.35: 1. Sponge filterTo remove the sponge filter, remove the dust bag orpaper pack and then pinch and take it out.► Fig.36: 1. Recessed wallPress in the whole edge of the sponge filter against therecessed wall inside the dust bag/paper pack mountingarea.CAUTION:• After cleaning sponge filter, be sure to installit on the cleaner. If washed in water, dry it upbefore installing. An insufficiently dried spongefilter may shorten the service life of the motor.