Makita DGA517, Instruction Manual

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State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy
The vacuum cleaner does not run
along with the switch operation of
the tool.
The wireless unit is not installed into
the tool.
The wireless unit is improperly installed
into the tool.
Install the wireless unit correctly.
The terminal of the wireless unit and/or
the slot is dirty.
Gently wipe off dust and dirt on the terminal of the
wireless unit and clean the slot.
The wireless activation button on the
tool has not been pushed.
Push the wireless activation button briefly and make
sure that the wireless activation lamp is blinking
in blue.
The stand-by switch on the vacuum
cleaner is not set to "AUTO".
Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to
"AUTO".
More than 10 tools are registered to the
vacuum cleaner.
Perform the tool registration again.
If more than 10 tools are registered to the vacuum
cleaner, the tool registered earliest will be cancelled
automatically.
The vacuum cleaner erased all tool
registrations.
Perform the tool registration again.
No power supply Supply the power to the tool and the vacuum
cleaner.
The tool and vacuum cleaner is away
from each other (out of the transmission
range).
Get the tool and vacuum cleaner closer each other.
The maximum transmission distance is approxi -
mately 10 m however it may vary according to the
circumstances.
Radio disturbance by other appliances
which generate high-intensity radio
waves.
Keep the tool and vacuum cleaner away from the
appliances such as Wi-Fi devices and microwave
ovens.
The vacuum cleaner runs while the
tool's switch trigger is not pulled.
Other users are using the wireless
activation of the vacuum cleaner with
their tools.
Turn off the wireless activation button of the other
tools or cancel the tool registration of the other
tools.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Air vent cleaning
The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean.
Regularly clean the tool's air vents or whenever the
vents start to become obstructed.
► Fig.38: 1. Exhaust vent 2. Inhalation vent
Remove the dust cover from inhalation vent and clean it
for smooth air circulation.
► Fig.39: 1. Dust cover
NOTICE:
Clean out the dust cover when it is
clogged with dust or foreign matters. Continuing
operation with a clogged dust cover may damage the
tool.