Makita DCU180 Manuel D'instructions page 20

Adjusting the width of the carrier
Loosen the 6 thumb nuts, and then slide the front and
side rails. Tighten the thumb nuts to fix the front and
side rails.
► Fig.39: 1. Thumb nut 2. Rail
CAUTION:
Do not slide the rails beyond the
limit mark.
► Fig.40
OPERATION
Operating the machine
NOTICE:
The front wheel is driven by battery
power in this machine. Use this machine to assist
with carrying operations.
NOTICE:
Be sure to insert the lock key in the bat-
tery box before the operation. If the lock key is not
inserted, a short beep sound is emitted when you pull
the switch trigger. The beep sound stops by releasing
the switch trigger and pulling the brake lever.
1. Select the battery cartridge with the battery selec-
tion switch.
2. Press the power button on the control panel for a
few seconds to turn the power on.
► Fig.41: 1. Power button
3. Pull the brake lever to release the lock of the
brake lever.
► Fig.42: 1. Lock button 2. Brake lever
NOTE: Release the rear wheel brake if the rear
wheels are installed.
4. Hold the handles firmly with both hands.
► Fig.43
5. Pull the switch trigger.
► Fig.44: 1. Switch trigger
Loading objects
CAUTION:
Before loading objects on the
machine, make sure that the power is off and the
brake lever is locked.
CAUTION:
If the rear wheels are installed,
make sure that the rear wheel brake is locked
before loading objects on the machine.
CAUTION:
Before loading objects on the
machine, make sure that the carrier or bucket is
locked.
CAUTION:
Be sure to load objects within the
carrier or bucket. If objects are sticking out of the
carrier or bucket, they may fall or collapse if they
touch obstacles.
► Fig.45
CAUTION:
Be sure to load objects so that
they are below eye level. If the load is too high, it is
dangerous because the view is obscured. Also, there
is a risk of overturning and injury because the load is
likely to be unbalanced.
► Fig.46
When loading objects on the carrier, secure the objects
with ropes and tie them down to the rope hooks.
► Fig.47
Dumping objects
CAUTION:
Lift the carrier or bucket on flat
and stable ground. Operation on unstable ground
my cause an accident or injury.
You can dump the objects by lifting and tilting the carrier
or bucket.
1. Stop the machine, and then lock the brakes.
NOTICE:
It is recommended to block the front
wheel to stabilize the machine.
2. Release the lock lever.
3.
Stand at the side of the machine, hold the handle
with one hand, and then lift and tilt the carrier or bucket
by pushing up the carrier frame with the other hand.
► Fig.48
CAUTION:
Hold the handle and carrier frame
firmly, and work in a stable posture.
CAUTION:
Keep the load to a minimum. If the
load is large, do not try to lift the carrier. Reduce
the load, and then lift the carrier.
CAUTION:
After dumping the objects, be sure
to lock the carrier or bucket.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure to park the
machine on flat ground and lock the brake lever
before storage or attempting to perform inspec-
tions or maintenance.
CAUTION:
If the rear wheels are installed,
make sure that the rear wheel brake is locked
before storage, inspections, or maintenance.
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the lock
key and battery cartridge are removed from
the machine before storage, inspections, or
maintenance.
CAUTION:
Always remove the lock key when
the machine is not in use. Store the lock key in a
safe place out of reach of children.
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