Makita CL104D User manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
Cordless Cleaner
CL104D
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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
WARNING: This appliance can be used by children aged from 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
Model CL104D
500 ml (for dust bag)
Capacity 330 ml (for paper pack)
3 (Turbo) Approx. 10 min
2 (High) Approx. 15 min
Continuous use
1 (Low) Approx. 30 min
Without nozzle 446 mm
Overall length With nozzle 983 mm
Net weight 1.1 kg
Rated voltage D.C. 10.8 V
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Specifications and battery cartridge may differ from country to country.
• Weight, with battery cartridge, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
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Symbols
The following show the symbols used for the equipment.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
･Read instruction manual.
･Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment or
battery pack 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.
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Intended use
The tool is intended for collecting dry dust.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the 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
manufacturer's recommended attachments.
4. Do not use with damaged battery. If 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 appliance 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
air flow.
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Ni-MH
Li-ion

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7. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This appliance is intended for household use.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
1. Read 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 clot such as cement or toner
−Conductive dust such as metal or carbon
−Fine particle 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 charge the cleaner close to dangerous
flammable materials such as gasoline, gas,
paint or adhesives.
6. Do not charge the cleaner on papers, cloth,
carpet, vinyl, etc. This may cause a fire.
7. Do not charge the cleaner in a dusty place.
8. Be sure no one is below when using the
cleaner in high locations.
9. Do not bring close to stoves or other heat
sources.
10. Do not block the intake hole or vent holes.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BUILT-IN BATTERY
1. Before using built-in battery, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on (1)
battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product
using battery.
2. Do not disassemble built-in battery.
3. If 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 built-in battery:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any
conductive material.
(2) Avoid storing built-in battery in a
container with other metal objects such
as nails, coins, etc.
(3)
Do not expose built-in battery 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 built-in battery in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 ﾟC (122 ﾟF).
7. Do not incinerate the built-in battery even if it
is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The built-in battery can explode in a fire.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the built-in battery before completely
discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the built-in
battery when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged built-in battery.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3.
Charge the built-in battery with room temperature
at 10
ﾟ C - 40 ﾟ C (50 ﾟ F - 104 ﾟ F). Let a hot built-
in battery cool down before charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge once in every six
months if you do not use it for a long period
of time.

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off before
adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Charging the built-in battery
CAUTION:
• Do not operate the cleaner during charging. It may
be damaged.
• Always disconnect the charging plug from the
cleaner after charging.
• When you charge a new cleaner or a cleaner
which has been left uncharged for a long time, it
may not accept a full charge. This is a normal
condition and does not indicate a problem. You
can recharge the cleaner fully after discharging it
completely a couple of times.
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Use only the Makita charger DC1001 to charge this
cleaner. Use of the other type chargers may cause the
battery to burst, result in personal injury and damage.
Charge the cleaner when using it for the first time or
uncharged for a long time. Connect the charging plug to
the charging connector, then plug in the charger to the
power receptacle. The battery power lamp lights up and
start charging. Charging takes approximately 3 hours.
The light goes out after the charging is complete. For
more details, refer to the instruction manual of battery
charger.
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the dust bag or paper pack is
installed properly in the cleaner before use.
Improper installation may allow dust to enter the
motor, resulting in malfunction of the cleaner.
• Always switch off the cleaner after each use to
prevent damage to the cleaner and to extend the
service life of the batteries.
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To start the cleaner, simply press the "1/2/3" button. To
switch off, press the "0" button. To change the cleaner
speed, press the "1/2/3" button. The first press on this
button is for high speed and the second press for low
speed. Each press on this button repeats the high/low
speed cycle alternatively.
While pressing the "1/2/3" button, this cleaner works
with turbo. This mode is appropriate to clean especially
dusty area.
Battery power lamp
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When the remaining battery capacity gets low, the
battery power lamp blinks.
When the remaining battery capacity gets much lower,
the tool stops and the battery power lamp lights up
about 10 seconds. At this time, charge the cleaner.
NOTE:
• The time at which the battery power lamp start
blinking or lighting up depends on the temperature
at work place and the battery cartridge conditions.
1. Battery power
lamp
1. Switch buttons
1. Battery power
lamp
1. Charging
connector

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ASSEMBLY
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 sponge filter
to be clogged or the motor to be damaged.
• Never throw away the dust stopper because it
should be used whenever either the dust bag or
the dust pack is used.
1.
Push the button to open the front cover. Opening it until
a click is heard allows a positive stop at that position.
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CAUTION:
• When closing the front cover, be careful not to
pinch your fingers.
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NOTE:
• The front cover comes off when trying to open the
front cover more than 90°. If the front cover comes
off, install it into the front cover joint in place.
2. Pull out both the orange-colored dust stopper and
dust bag together at the same time.
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3. Remove the dust stopper and empty the cleaner.
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Dust bag and paper pack
Install either dust bag or paper pack before using cleaner.
Use the dust stopper when installing either dust bag or paper
pack.
Dust bag are usable many times repeatedly by cleaning it out.
Paper pack is a throw-away type. Throw away the entire
paper pack without emptying when it has become full.
Installing dust bag
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Use the dust stopper when installing dust bag. Be
careful not to take the upper side for the lower side by
mistake because they are different each other.
1. Insert the protrusion of the dust bag into the
groove in the dust stopper as shown in the figure.
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1. Dust stopper
2. Groove
3. Dust bag
1. Upper side of
dust stopper
2. Lower side of
dust stopper
1. Dust stopper
1. Dust stopper
1. Front cover
2. Front cover joint
1. Front cover
2. Button

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2. There is no distinction between the upper and
lower sides of the dust bag. You may insert its
protrusion of any side into the lower groove of the
dust stopper.
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3. Overlap the frame of dust stopper with that of the
dust bag.
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4. Place the dust stopper and the dust bag together
into the cleaner cavity in the same direction of
arrow on the dust stopper. Insert them all the way
into the slots in the cleaner cavity.
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5. Place the entire cloth part of the dust bag inside
the tool itself.
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6. Close the front cover completely.
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Installing the paper pack
1. Unfold the entrance of the paper pack before
setting it on the dust stopper.
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Use the dust stopper also when installing dust pack. Be
careful not to take the upper side for the lower side by
mistake because they are different each other.
2. Insert the protrusion of the dust pack into the
groove in the dust stopper as shown in the figure.
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2
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3. There is no distinction between the upper and
lower sides of the dust pack. You may insert its
protrusion of any side into the lower groove of the
dust stopper.
1. Dust stopper
2. Dust pack
3. Groove
1. Upper side of
dust stopper
2. Lower side of
dust stopper
1. Front cover
1. Front cover
1. Cleaner cavity
1. Lower groove

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4. Overlap the frame of dust stopper with that of the
dust pack.
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5. Place the dust stopper and the dust pack together
into the cleaner cavity in the same direction of
arrow on the dust stopper. Insert them all the way
into the slots in the cleaner cavity.
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6. Place the entire container part of the dust pack
inside the tool itself.
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7. Close the front cover completely.
CAUTION:
• Install the dust stopper with the dust bag or dust pack
properly. Tool operation without proper installation of
them, or using broken or ripped one, it may allow dust to
get into the motor. This may result in motor failure.
• Do not fold the cardboard at its opening when
installing the paper pack.
• Never throw away the dust stopper because it
needs to be used repeatedly whenever either the
dust bag or the dust pack is used.
• The paper pack for the cleaner is an important
component for maintaining the tool performance. If
you use the other genuine paper pack, it may
cause smokes or ignition.
OPERATION
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To connect attachments, such as nozzle, twist and
insert them to ensure secure connection during use. To
disconnect attachments, twist and remove them.
Cleaning (Suction)
Nozzle
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Attach the nozzle to clean off tables, desks, furniture,
etc. Nozzle slips on easily.
Nozzle + Extension wand (Straight pipe)
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The extension wand fits in between the nozzle and the
cleaner itself. This arrangement is convenient for
cleaning a floor while standing erect.
1. Nozzle
2. Extension wand
1. Nozzle
1. Front cover
1. Cleaner cavity
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Corner nozzle
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Fit on the corner nozzle for cleaning corners and
crevices of a car or furniture.
Corner nozzle +Extension wand (Straight pipe)
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In tight quarters where the cleaner itself cannot squeeze
in, or in high places hard to reach, use this arrangement.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off before
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
After use
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When storing the cleaner, hang it from a nail using the
hand strap.
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NOTE:
• Putting the cleaner against the wall without any
other support cause the cleaner to fall down and
be damaged.
Cleaning
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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, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like.
Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
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Wash the dust bag in soapy water when it is clogged with
dust and the cleaner power becomes small. Dry it out
thoroughly before use. An insufficiently dried bag may cause
poor suction and shorten the service life of the motor.
NOTE:
• Dust pack is a throw-away type.
When the sponge filter is clogged with dust, remove it
from the cleaner and then wipe it off or wash in water.
Removing and installing the sponge filter
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To remove the sponge filter, remove the dust bag or
dust pack and then pinch and take it out.
1. Sponge filter
1. Corner nozzle
2. Extension wand
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Press in the whole edge of the sponge filter against the
recessed wall inside the dust bag/dust pack mounting
area.
CAUTION:
• After cleaning sponge filter, be sure to install it on
the cleaner. If washed in water, dry it up before
installing. An insufficiently dried sponge filter may
shorten the service life of the motor.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection
first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the
manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead,
ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using
Makita replacement parts for repairs.
Symptom
Weak suction
power
Not working
Area to be investigated
Is battery cartridge exhausted ?
Fixing method
Empty dust bag or paper pack.
Dust down or wash the dust
bag.
Replace paper pack.
Charge the battery.
Charge the battery.
Is dust bag or paper pack full of dust ?
Is battery cartridge exhausted ?
Is dust bag clogged ?
Is paper pack clogged ?
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NOTE:
• Do not attempt to repair cleaner by yourself.
Disposing cleaner
A Li-ion battery is built into this cleaner. Always remove
it before disposing of the cleaner.
Removing built-in battery
CAUTION:
• Never remove the built-in battery from the cleaner
except when disposing of the cleaner. The battery will
be damaged or a battery short-circuit could result.
• Do not touch the terminals with any conductive
material.
• Avoid storing battery unit in a container with other
metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
• Do not expose battery unit to water or rain.
• Do not disassemble or alter battery unit.
1. To remove the rear cover, push it in the direction
of the arrow.
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2. Slide the built-in battery halfway. Disconnect the lead
wires from the battery by pressing the connector in the
direction of arrow shown in the figure.
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3. Then slide the battery unit completely.
1. Connector
2. Lead wires
1. Rear cover
1. Sponge
2. Recessed wall

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4. Put the removed battery unit in a plastic bag so
that it is not circuit-shorted.
To install the Li-ion battery, take the battery removal
procedure in reverse.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
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 cleaner 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 Service Center.
• Shelf brush
• Flexible hose
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the tool
package as standard accessories. They may differ
from country to country.
1. Battery unit

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