Makita DCL181FZW User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Cleaner
DCL181F
ENGLISH: Original instructions
Read before use.

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WARNING
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities 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: DCL181F
Capacity 650 mL
Continuous use
(with battery BL1830B)
HIGH Approx. 20 min
LOW Approx. 40 min
Overall length 999 mm
Rated voltage D.C. 18 V
Battery cartridge BL1815N, BL1820, BL1820B BL1830, BL1830B, BL1840,
BL1840B, BL1850, BL1850B,
BL1860B
Net weight 1.2 kg 1.4 kg
• Duetoourcontinuingprogramofresearchanddevelopment,thespecicationshereinaresubjecttochange
without notice.
• Specicationsandbatterycartridge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 equip-
ment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before
use.
Read instruction manual.
Ni-MH
Li-ion
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.
Intended use
The tool is intended for collecting dry dust.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Cordless cleaner safety warnings
WARNING: IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY
all safety warnings and all instructions BEFORE
USE . Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
mayresultinelectricshock,reand/orserious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 ow.
7. Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving parts.

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8.
Turn off all controls before removing the battery.
9. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
10. Do not use to pick up ammable or combusti-
ble liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas
where they may be present.
11. Use only the charger supplied by the manufac-
turer 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 dust bag and/or lters in
place.
14. Do not charge the battery outdoors.
15. Recharge only with the charger specied by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
onetypeofbatterypackmaycreateariskofre
when used with another battery pack.
16. Use power tools only with specically desig-
nated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packsmaycreateariskofinjuryandre.
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 con-
tact accidentally occurs, ush with water.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
This appliance is intended for household use.
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 re, injury and/or prop-
erty damage.
3. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-
thing abnormal.
4. If you drop or strike the cleaner, check it care-
fully 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
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 atten-
tion 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 con-
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
ow, 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 re.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-
aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-
ing 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 dis-
posal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products
specied by Makita. Installing the batteries to
non-compliantproductsmayresultinare,exces-
sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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res,personalinjuryanddamage.Itwill
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
charger.

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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 car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let
a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
CAUTION: Take care not to trap nger(s)
between cleaner and battery as shown in diagram
when loading battery. Trappingnger(s)maycause
injury.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge rmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridgermlymaycausethemtoslipoffyourhands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
andapersonalinjury.
1
2
3
►1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
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.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Battery protection system
Lithium-ion battery with star marking
1
►1. Star marking
Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped
with a protection system. This system automatically
cuts off power to the tool 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:

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Overloaded:
The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw
an abnormally high current.
In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the application
that caused the tool to become overloaded. Then turn
the tool on to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In
this situation, let the battery cool before turning the tool
on again.
Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool
will not operate. In this situation, remove and recharge
the battery.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
1
2
►1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted Off Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Switch action
1
2
►1. OFF button 2. HIGH/LOW button
To start the cleaner, simply press the "HIGH/LOW"
button. To switch off, press the "OFF" button. To change
the cleaner speed, press the "HIGH/LOW" button. The
rstpressonthisbuttonisforhighspeedandthesec-
ond press for low speed and then each press on this
button repeats the high/low speed cycle alternatively.
Lighting the lamp
CAUTION: Never look into the light directly.
Direct light causes damage to your eyes.
1
2
3
►1. OFF button 2. HIGH/LOW button 3. Lamp
To turn on the lamp, simply press the "HIGH/LOW"
button. To turn off the lamp, press the "OFF" button.

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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.
Type of lter
Normal lter
321
►1. Capsule 2.Prelter3. Filter
High performance lter
21
►1. Capsule 2.Highperformancelter
Disposing of dust
CAUTION: Empty the cleaner before it
becomes too full, or the suction force weakens.
CAUTION: Be sure to empty out the dust
inside the cleaner itself. Failure to do so may
cause the lter to be clogged or the motor to be
damaged.
Disposing of dust for normal lter
1. Inordertodropduststickingonthelterinthe
capsule, tap the capsule 4 or 5 times with your hand.
Now point suction inlet downwards, turn capsule in
direction of arrow in diagram, and disconnect capsule
slowly and straight.
1
2
►1. Capsule 2. Suction inlet
NOTE: Dust may spill out when capsule is opened, so
be sure to set a garbage bag beneath capsule.
2. Remove accumulated dust from inside of capsule
andoffofprelter.
2
1
►1.Prelter2. Capsule
3. Twistprelterindirectionofarrowtounfasten
securinglipfromcleanerunitandthenpulloffprelter.
2
1
►1.Prelter2. Securing lip

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4. Cleanoutnedustfromprelter.Next,remove
lter,andlightlytaptodislodgedust.
2
1
►1.Prelter2. Filter
Disposing of dust for high
performance lter
1. Inordertodropduststickingonthelterinthe
capsule, tap the capsule 4 or 5 times with your hand.
Now point suction inlet downwards, turn capsule in
direction of arrow in diagram, and disconnect capsule
slowly and straight.
1
2
►1. Capsule 2. Suction inlet
NOTE: Dust may spill out when capsule is opened, so
be sure to set a garbage bag beneath capsule.
2. Remove accumulated dust from inside of capsule
andoffofhighperformancelter.
1
2
►1. Capsule 2.Highperformancelter
3. Twisthighperformancelterindirectionofarrow
to unfasten securing lip from cleaner unit and then pull
offthelter.
1
►1. Securing lip
4. Cleanoutthenedustandlightlytaptodislodge
dustfromhighperformancelter.
Reassembly
Reassembly for normal lter
1. Putonlteruntilitisfullyinpositiononthecleaner
unit.
1
►1. Filter
1
►1. Filter
NOTE:Makesurelterisputonstraightwithout
beingpeeledback.Iflterisputonincorrectlyas
shown in diagram, dust will get into motor housing,
and cause motor failure.

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2. Connectprelter.Atthistime,makesuretotwist
preltersothatsecuringlipisrmlylockedintocleaner
unit.
1
►1.Prelter
3. Connect capsule. Align O mark on capsule with O
markonhandleandthenrmlytwistcapsuleindirection
of arrow until it is secured.
1
►1. O Mark
2
1
►1. Handle 2. Capsule
NOTE: Always remove dust ahead of time, as suction
power will be reduced if there is too much dust in
cleaner.
NOTE:Alwaysbesuretocheckthatbothlterand
prelterareloadedcorrectlypriortousingcleaner.
If they are not loaded correctly, dust will get into the
motor housing, and cause motor failure.
Ifthefollowingexamplesoccur,lterandprelterare
not loaded correctly. Reload them correctly to rectify
problem.
Problem Examples
Example1:Onlyprelterhasbeenloaded(nolter)
1
►1.Prelter
Example2:Onlylterhasbeenloaded(noprelter)
1
►1. Filter

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Example 3: Filter has been loaded in a peeled back
state
1
►1. Filter
Example4:Prelter'ssecuringlipisnotrmlylocked
into groove of cleaner housing
2
13
►1. Groove of cleaner housing 2.Prelter3. Securing
lip
Reassembly for high performance
lter
1. Connecthighperformancelter.Atthistime,make
suretotwisthighperformanceltersothatsecuringlip
isrmlylockedintocleanerunit.
1 2
►1.Highperformancelter2. Securing lip
1
►1. Securing lip
2. Connect capsule. Align O mark on capsule with O
markonhandleandthenrmlytwistcapsuleindirection
of arrow until it is secured.
1
►1. O Mark
2
1
►1. Handle 2. Capsule
NOTE: Always remove dust ahead of time, as suction
power will be reduced if there is too much dust in
cleaner.
NOTE: Always be sure to check that high perfor-
mancelterisloadedcorrectlypriortousingcleaner.
If they are not loaded correctly, dust will get into the
motor housing, and cause motor failure.
If the following examples occur, high performance
lterisnotloadedcorrectly.Reloadthemcorrectlyto
rectify problem.

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Problem Examples
Securinglipofhighperformancelterisnotrmly
locked into groove of cleaner housing.
12
►1. Securing lip 2. Groove of cleaner housing
OPERATION
CAUTION: To connect attachments, such
as nozzle, twist and insert the attachment in
direction of the arrow to secure the connection
during use. To disconnect the attachments, twist
and extract it also in direction of the arrow. If an
attachment is twisted in the opposite direction when
being connected or disconnected, the capsule may
become loose.
1
►1. Capsule
Cleaning (Suction)
Nozzle
Attach the nozzle to clean off tables, desks, furniture,
etc. The nozzle slips on easily.
1
►1. Nozzle
Nozzle + Extension wand (Straight pipe)
Theextensionwandtsinbetweenthenozzleandthe
cleaner itself. This arrangement is convenient for clean-
ingaoorinastandingposition.
1
23
►1. Cleaner body 2. Extension wand 3. Nozzle
Corner nozzle
Fit on the corner nozzle for cleaning corners and crev-
ices of a car or furniture.
21
►1. Corner nozzle 2. Cleaner body

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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.
3
12
►1. Corner nozzle 2. Extension wand 3. Cleaner body
Cleaning without nozzle
You can pick up powder and dust without nozzle.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
After use
NOTICE: Putting the cleaner against the wall
without any other support cause the cleaner to
fall down and be damaged.
Cleaning
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
NOTICE: Do not blow dust sticking on the
cleaner and lters by air duster. It brings dust into
the housing and causes failure.
NOTICE: After washing lters, dry them thor-
oughly before use.Insufcientlydriedltersmay
cause poor suction and shorten the service life of the
motor.
NOTICE: After cleaning lters and sponge lter,
be sure to re-install them before use. If you use the
cleanerwithoutltersandspongelter,dustcomes
into the motor housing and cause malfunction.
Cleaner body
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andltermounting
area.

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Filter
Washthelterinsoapywaterwhenitiscloggedwith
dust and the cleaner power becomes weak. Dry it out
thoroughly before use.
Sponge lter
Whenthespongelterbecomesdirty,cleanitas
follows.
1. Removethelter.
2. Pulloutthespongelterfrombetweenthepillars.
3. Cleanthespongelterbytappingorwashing.If
you wash it, dry it out thoroughly before use.
4. Insertthespongelterfrombetweenthepillars
and set it in the original position. Make sure that each
bottomedgeofthepillarholdsdownthespongelter,
andthereisnogapbetweenthespongelterandsuc-
tion opening.
1
2
►1.Spongelter2. Bottom edge of pillar
Wall mount for cordless cleaner
Optional accessory
NOTE: The screw to mount the holder is not included.
Prepareascrewwhichtswiththematerialtoscrew
into.
Attach the wall mount for cordless cleaner to a hard
wooden wall, beam or column, where the wall mount
forcordlesscleanercanbermlysecured.Alwaysbe
sure that the wall mount for cordless cleaner is securely
attached before hanging the cleaner.
1
►1. Wall mount for cordless cleaner
CAUTION: Do not hang the cleaner to the wall
mount violently or hang other appliances than the
cleaner.

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Troubleshooting
Before asking for repairs, check the following points.
Symptom Area to be investigated Fixing method
Weak suction power Is the capsule full of dust? Empty the capsule of dust.
Isthelterclogged? Cleanorwashthelter.
Is the battery cartridge exhausted ? Charge the battery cartridge.
Not working Is the battery cartridge exhausted ? Charge the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair the cleaner by yourself.
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.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specied 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 regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Extension wand (Straight pipe)
• Nozzle
• Nozzle for carpet
• Shelf brush
• Corner nozzle
• Round brush
• Flexible hose
• Free nozzle
• Filter
• Prelter
• Highperformancelter
• Wall mount for cordless cleaner
• 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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