Makita DCL180SY, Instruction Manual

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CAUTION:
• Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red
indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall
out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone
around you.
• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the car-
tridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted
correctly.
Battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions.
Overloaded:
The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw
an abnormally high current.
In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the application
that caused the tool to become overloaded. Then turn
the tool on to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In this
situation, let the battery cool before turning the tool on
again.
Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool will
not operate. In this situation, remove and recharge the
battery.
Switch action (Fig. 3)
CAUTION:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the “OFF” position when
released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
Lighting the lamp
For Model DCL180F only
CAUTION:
• Never look into the light directly. Direct light causes
damage to your eyes. (Fig. 4)
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. Release the
switch trigger to turn off.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
(Fig. 5)
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for few seconds.
NOTE:
• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient
temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work
on the tool.
Type of filter
Normal filter
(Fig. 6)
High performance filter
(Fig. 7)
Disposing of dust
CAUTION:
• Empty the cleaner before it becomes too full, or the
suction force weakens.
• Be sure to empty out the dust inside the cleaner itself.
Failure to do so may cause the filter to be clogged or
the motor to be damaged.
Disposing of dust for normal filter
In 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 in direc-
tion of arrow in diagram, and disconnect capsule slowly
and straight.
(Fig. 8)
NOTE:
• Dust may spill out when capsule is opened, so be sure
to set a garbage bag beneath capsule.
Remove accumulated dust from inside of capsule and off
of prefilter.
(Fig. 9)
Twist prefilter in direction of arrow to unfasten securing
lip from cleaner unit and then pull off prefilter.
(Fig. 10)
Clean out fine dust from prefilter. Next, remove filter, and
lightly tap to dislodge dust.
(Fig. 11)
Disposing of dust for high performance filter
In 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 in direc-
tion of arrow in diagram, and disconnect capsule slowly
and straight.
(Fig. 8)
Indicator lamps
Remaining
capacity
Lighted Off Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunc-
tioned.