Makita CL183D Cordless Cleaner Instruction Manual

Cordless Cleaner
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 
CL183D 

WARNING

This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Specifications and battery cartridges may differ from country to country.
• Weight, with battery cartridge, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

Symbols
The following show the symbols used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

Read the instruction manual.

Only EU countries Do not dispose of electric equipment or battery packs together with household waste material! In observance of the European Directives, on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment and Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators and their implementation in accordance with national laws, electric equipment and batteries and battery pack(s) that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.

Intended use
The tool is intended for collecting dry dust.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:

1. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
2. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
3. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
4. Do not use with a damaged battery. If the appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
5. Do not handle appliances with wet hands.
6. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.
7. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
8. Turn off all controls before removing the battery.
9. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
10. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
11. Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
12. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
13. Do not use without filters in place.
14. Do not charge the battery outdoors. Battery tool use and care
15. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
16. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
17. When (the) battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another.
18. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This appliance is intended for household use.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1. 1Read this instruction manual and the charger instruction manual carefully before use.
2. Do not pick up the following materials:
   — Hot materials such as lit cigarettes or spark/metal dust generated by grinding/ cutting metal
   — Flammable materials such as gasoline, thinner, benzine, kerosene, or paint
   — Explosive materials like nitroglycerin
   — Ignitable materials such as Aluminum, zinc, magnesium, titanium, phosphorus or celluloid
   — Wet dirt, water, oil or the like
   — Hard pieces with sharp edges, such as wood chips, metals, stones, glasses, nails, pins or razors
   — Powder to clots such as cement or toner
   — Conductive dust such as metal or carbon
   — Fine particles like concrete dust Such action may cause fire, injury, and/or property damage.
3. Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal.
4. If you drop or strike the cleaner, check it carefully for cracks or damage before operation.
5. Do not bring close to stoves or other heat sources.
6. Do not block the intake hole or vent holes.

Important safety instructions for battery cartridge

1. Before using the battery cartridge, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using the battery.
2. Do not disassemble the battery cartridge.
3.  If the operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with clear water and seek medical attention right away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
   (1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material.
   (2) Avoid storing battery cartridges in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
   (3) Do not expose the battery cartridge to water or rain. A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns, and even a breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike the battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. For commercial transports e.g. by third parties or forwarding agents, special requirements on packaging and labeling must be observed. For the preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required. Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging.
11. Follow your local regulations relating to the disposal of batteries.

CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.  Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger.

Tips for maintaining maximum battery life

1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge. Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge at room temperature at 10 °C – 40 °C (50 °F – 104 °F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjust- ing or checking the function of the tool.
• Take care not to trap finger(s) between cleaner and battery as shown in the diagram when loading battery.Trapping finger(s) may cause injury.

Installing or removing battery cartridge

CAUTION:

• Always switch off the tool before installing or removing the battery cartridge.
• Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when installing or removing the battery cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.

To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge. To install the battery cartridge align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.

CAUTION:

• Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you.
• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.

Battery protection system

The tool is equipped with a battery protection system. This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend battery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following conditions:

• Overloaded:
  The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current. In this situation, release the switch trigger on the tool and stop the application that caused the tool to become overloaded. Then pull the switch trigger again to restart. If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In this situation, let the battery cool before pulling the switch trigger again.
• Low battery voltage:
  The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool will not operate. If you pull the switch trigger, the motor runs again but stops soon. In this situation, remove and recharge the battery.

Switch action

CAUTION:

• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.

To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool.

Disposing of Dust

CAUTION:

• Empty the cleaner before it becomes too full, or the suction force weakens.
• Be sure to empty out the dust inside the cleaner itself. Failure to do so may cause the filter to be clogged or the motor to be damaged.

In order to drop dust sticking on the filter in the capsule, tap the circumference of the capsule 4 or 5 times with your hand.

Now point the suction inlet downwards, turn the capsule in direction of the arrow in the diagram, and disconnect the capsule slowly and straight.

NOTE:

• Dust may spill out when opening the capsule. Be sure to keep the capsule as vertical as possible, and place a garbage bag beneath the capsule.

Remove accumulated dust from the inside of the capsule and off of the prefilter.

Twist prefilter in direction of the arrow to unfasten securing lip from cleaner unit and then pull off prefilter.

Clean out fine dust from the prefilter. Next, remove the filter, and lightly tap to dislodge dust.

Reassembly

First, put the filter without being peeled back. If the filter is put on incorrectly, dust will get into the motor housing, and cause motor failure. Second, put prefilter over the filter.

Turn the set of filters, adjust the position of the two securing lips on the prefilter, and connect with the gutters of the cleaner housing.

Connect capsule, in accordance with alignment marks on handle and capsule, firmly twist capsule in direction of the arrow until it is secured.

NOTE:

• Always remove dust ahead of time, as suction power will be reduced if there is too much dust in the cleaner.
• Always be sure to check that both filter and prefilter are loaded correctly prior to using the cleaner. If they are not loaded correctly, dust will get into the motor housing, and cause motor failure.

OPERATION

CAUTION:

• Insert (or extract) nozzle while twisting it clockwise. If twisted counterclockwise, the capsule may become loose.

Cleaning (Suction)

Nozzle

Attach the nozzle to clean off tables, desks, furniture, etc. Nozzle slips on easily.
Nozzle + Extension wand (Straight pipe)

The extension wand fits in between the nozzle and the cleaner itself. This arrangement is convenient for cleaning a floor while standing erect.
Corner nozzle

Fit on the corner nozzle for cleaning corners and crevices of a car or furniture.

Corner nozzle +Extension wand (Straight pipe)

In tight quarters where the cleaner itself cannot squeeze in, or in high places hard to reach, use this arrangement.

Cleaning without nozzle

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

Cleaning

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, dust bag/dust pack mounting area, and the dust stopper.

CAUTION:

• Never use gasoline, benzene, thinner, alcohol, or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

Wash the filter in soapy water when it is clogged with dust and the cleaner power becomes small. 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.

Things to Check Before Asking for Repairs

NOTE:

• Do not attempt to repair the cleaner by yourself.

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, and any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.

If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita ServiceCenter.

• Extension wand (Straight pipe)
• Nozzle
• Nozzle for carpet
• Shelf brush
• Corner nozzle
• Round brush
• Flexible hose
• Filter
• Prefilter
• Makita genuine battery and charger

NOTE:

• Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may differ from country to country.

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