Makita DPC6410 Instruction And Safety Manual

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23Pre-filter (foam with air-filter oil)Only for models DPC8111 and 8112Clean or replace (when cutting with high dust amounts):• Dailyor at least every• 4 operating hours, or• 8 tank fillings, or• 8 litres fuel mixture.Clean or replace (when cutting wet, or when cutting steel):• weeklyor at least every• 25 operating hours, or• 50 tank fillings, or• 55 litres fuel mixture.Cleaning: Cleaning: Rinse off coarse dirt in running water.Knead a capful MAKITA filter cleaner (Order No. 980 008 627)into the foam material of the pre-filter (1, Order No. 326 173090) until it suds up well.Rinse out pre-filter thoroughly in running water.Let the pre-filter dry thoroughly.In order to ensure full filtration effectiveness, air-filteroil must be used with the pre-filter. Wet the pre-filterwith a capful (about 20 ccm) of MAKITA air-filter oil(Order No. 980 008 628, biodegradable).Knead the pre-filter to evenly distribute the oil. Thensqueeze out any excess oil.NOTE: If using other air-filter oils, follow the manufacturer’sinstructions.If cleaning is not possible on-site, have spare pre-filters onhand (Order No. 326 173 090).To insert the pre-filter in the filter cover, position it so it fits thespace in the cover and then press it in (5). The pre-filter mustfit completely and cover all parts of the filter space, withoutleaving any spaces unfiltered.Inner filters (all models)Wash out the dirty inner filter (3, Order No. 394 173 020)in lukewarm soapy water with regular dishwashing liquid orMAKITA filter cleaner (Order No. 980 008 627).Let the inner filter dry thoroughly.Air filter insert (paper cartridge, all models)The air filter insert (2, Order No. 394 173 010) filters the intakeair through a very fine paper filter lamella system. For the rea-son the cartridge must never be washed. Clean the air filterinsert once a week.To clean the air filter insert, spread it out slightly and carefullytap it against a clean surface.Replace the air filter insert every 100 operating hours. Replaceit immediately if there is a drop in power, drop in speed, orsmoke in the exhaust.Before installing the filter system, check the intake opening tomake sure no dirt particles have fallen in. If they have, removethem.CAUTION: Turn off the engine before cleaning the air filter! Never clean out the air filter with compressed air! Donot clean the pre-filter and inner filter with fuel.The service life of the engine depends on the condition and regular maintenance of the filter elements. Failure toperform maintenance and cleaning at the prescribed intervals will cause increased wear inside the engine!If the air filter becomes damaged, replace immediately! Pieces of cloth or large dirt particles can destroy the engine!Do not work in dusty conditions when it can be avoided! The fine dust generated when dry-cutting concrete and stoneis hazardous to the health of the operator and also shortens the service life of the engine. Whenever possible, wet-cutwith water when working in concrete and stone, to bind the dust.Pre-filter (dry foam)Only for models DPC6410 - 7321If the pre-filter (1, Order No. 326 173 080) is dirty, washit out in lukewarm water with standard dishwashing liquidor MAKITA filter cleaner (Order No. 980 008 627). If usingMAKITA filter cleaner, proceed as described after the textsection "Cleaning".Let the pre-filter dry thoroughly.NOTE: The pre-filter must be cleaned daily, or several timesdaily if working under dusty conditions. If cleaning is notpossible on-site, have spare pre-filters on hand. Replace thepre-filter at least every 25 operating hours.To improve filtration effectiveness, the pre-filter can be wet-ted with air-filter oil. Before adding air-filter oil, carefullywash the filter with air-filter cleaner. Care for the oiled airfilter as described for DPC8111 and DPC8112.To insert the pre-filter in the filter cover, position it so it fitsthe space in the cover and then press it in (5). The pre-filtermust fit completely and cover all parts of the filter space,without leaving any spaces unfiltered.