Makita DCL501Z DCL501 Instruction Manual - Page 9

1. Yellow indicator 1 8. Attach the dust cup assembly to the appliance body. Cleaning the filter (thoroughly cleaning ) 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. 1. Cylindrical filter (upper) 2. Cylindrical filter 1 (lower) 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. 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING Before asking for repairs, check the following points. Symptom Area to be investigated • Is dust cup full of dust? Weak suction power • Is filter clogged? 010051 Not working • Is battery exhausted? • Is battery exhausted? Fixing method • Empty dust from dust cup. • Dust down or wash filter. • Recharge battery. • Recharge battery. 9