Operation; Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Makita DCL500 Betriebsanleitung

OPERATION

Switch action (Fig. 14)
To start the cleaner, simply press the ON (2/1) button.
To switch off, press the OFF (0) button. To change the
cleaner speed, press the ON (2/1) button. The first press
on this button is for high speed and the second press for
low speed. Each press on this button repeats the speed
change alternatively.
Indicator lamps (Fig. 15)
The indicator lamps light up or flash to indicate the status
of the appliance.
Filter Lighting on The filter is dirty. Clean the
indicator
(orange
lamp)
Blinking
rapidly
Battery Blinking
indicator
(red lamp)
Lighting on The battery is very low and the
NOTE:
• Always remove dust frequently. Suction power will be
reduced if there is too much dust in cleaner.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the appliance is switched off
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
• Place newspapers or a garbage can underneath to
work over. The newspapers or garbage can will catch
any falling dust from the appliance.
Cleaning the filter (after work) (Fig. 16)
After use, move the filter cleaning lever back and forth
around ten times to loosen dust from the filter.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, check the following points.
Symptom
Weak suction power
Not working
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filter. Refer to Section
"Cleaning the filter (after
work)".
The filter is clogged with dust.
Wash the filter. Refer to
Section "Cleaning the filter
(thoroughly cleaning)".
The battery power is getting
low.
appliance will stop. Charge the
battery.
Area to be investigated
• Is dust cup full of dust?
• Is filter clogged?
• Is battery exhausted?
• Is battery exhausted?
Disposing of dust
Dispose of dust before the level exceeds the Dust Full
line. The suction power may drop if the level exceeds this
line. Dispose of dust before it reaches the line, including it
accumulates at one side only. (Fig. 17)
To dispose of dust, follow the procedure below.
1. Raise the Cup Release lever to eject the dust cup
assembly. (Fig. 18)
2. Press the button to remove the cover. Dispose of
the dust in the dust cup. (Fig. 19)
3. Use the cleaning brush attached to the dust cup to
brush away dust inside the cup. (Fig. 20)
4. Move the red lever on the filter cover in the direction of
the arrow to flip the filter cover open. (Fig. 21)
5. Grasp the knob and spin it around ten times. (Fig. 22)
6. Close the filter cover. (Fig. 23)
7. Attach the dust cup to the cover. (Fig. 24)
8. Attach the dust cup assembly to the appliance body.
(Fig. 25)
Cleaning the filter (thoroughly cleaning )
(Fig. 26 & Fig. 27)
Wash out the filter if it gets too dirty, when suction power
drops or the orange lamp starts flashing.
Remove the dust cup, filter cover, filter, and cylindrical
filter apart and wash each separately to clean them. Use
plain water or a neutral detergent solution to wash each
part.
After washing the parts, leave them out to fully dry and
then put them back together.
Cleaning the cleaner body
From time to time wipe off the outside (cleaner body) of
the cleaner using a cloth dampened in soapy water.
CAUTION:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
Dry it out thoroughly before use. An insufficiently dried
filter may cause poor suction and shorten the service life
of the motor.
Do not blow dust sticking on the cleaner by air duster. It
brings dust into the housing and causes failure.
STORAGE
Shorten the zoom pipe and insert the hook into the holder
securely. (Fig. 28)
Fixing method
• Empty dust from dust cup.
• Dust down or wash filter.
• Recharge battery.
• Recharge battery.
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