User Manual

9 ENGLISH
OPERATION
CAUTION: Do not place the machine on the
ground while it is switched on.Sandordustmay
enter from suction inlet and cause a malfunction or
personalinjury.
Holdthemachinermlywithahandandperformthe
blowingoperationbymovingitaroundslowly.When
blowingaroundbuilding,bigstoneorvehicle,directthe
nozzleawayfromthem.Whenperforminganoperation
in a corner, start from the corner and then move to wide
area.
►Fig.12
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the machine is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
TomaintainproductSAFETYandRELIABILITY,
repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould
beperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactoryService
Centers,alwaysusingMakitareplacementparts.
Cleaning the machine
Cleanthemachinebywipingoffdustwithadryclothor
onedippedinsoapywaterandwrungout.
►Fig.13
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Remove dust or dirt from the suction inlet at the rear of
the machine.
►Fig.14: 1. Suction inlet
Storage
Thehookholeonthebottomofthemachineisconve-
nient for hanging the machine from a nail or screw on
the wall. Store the machine in a place out of the reach
of children and not exposed to moisture or rain.
►Fig.15: 1. Hole
TROUBLESHOOTING
Beforeaskingforrepairs,conductyourowninspectionrst.Ifyoundaproblemthatisnotexplainedintheman-
ual,donotattempttodismantlethemachine.Instead,askMakitaAuthorizedServiceCenters,alwaysusingMakita
replacement parts for repairs.
State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy
Motor does not run. Batterycartridgeisnotinstalled. Installthebatterycartridge.
Batteryproblem(undervoltage) Rechargethebattery.Ifrechargingisnoteffective,
replacebattery.
Thedrivesystemdoesnotwork
correctly.
Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair.
Motor stops running after a little use. Battery'schargelevelislow. Rechargethebattery.Ifrechargingisnoteffective,
replacebattery.
Overheating. Stop using the machine to allow it to cool down.
The machine does not reach the
maximum speed.
Batteryisinstalledimproperly. Installthebatterycartridgeasdescribedinthis
manual.
Batterypowerisdropping. Rechargethebattery.Ifrechargingisnoteffective,
replacebattery.
Thedrivesystemdoesnotwork
correctly.
Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair.
Abnormalvibration:
stopthemachineimmediately!
Thedrivesystemdoesnotwork
correctly.
Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair.
Motorcannotstop:
Removethebatteryimmediately!
Electricorelectronicmalfunction. Removethebatteryandaskyourlocalauthorized
service center for repair.