Makita DCL181F Manuel D'instruction page 12

Cleaning
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
NOTICE:
Do not blow dust sticking on the
cleaner and filters by air duster. It brings dust into
the housing and causes failure.
NOTICE:
After washing filters, dry them thor-
oughly before use. Insufficiently dried filters may
cause poor suction and shorten the service life of the
motor.
NOTICE:
After cleaning filters and sponge filter,
be sure to re-install them before use. If you use the
cleaner without filters and sponge filter, dust comes
into the motor housing and cause malfunction.
Cleaner body
From time to time wipe off the outside (cleaner body) of
the cleaner using a cloth dampened in soapy water.
Clean out also the suction opening and filter mounting
area.
Filter
Wash the filter in soapy water when it is clogged with
dust and the cleaner power becomes weak. Dry it out
thoroughly before use.
Sponge filter
When the sponge filter becomes dirty, clean it as
follows.
1. Remove the filter.
2. Pull out the sponge filter from between the pillars.
3. Clean the sponge filter by tapping or washing. If
you wash it, dry it out thoroughly before use.
4. Insert the sponge filter from between the pillars
and set it in the original position. Make sure that each
bottom edge of the pillar holds down the sponge filter,
and there is no gap between the sponge filter and suc-
tion opening.
► 1 . Sponge filter 2. Bottom edge of pillar
12 ENGLISH
1
2