Makita DCU180 Manuel D'instructions page 21

OPERATION
Operating the machine
NOTICE:
The front wheel is driven by battery
power in this machine. Use this machine to assist
with carrying operations.
NOTICE:
Be sure to insert the lock key in the bat-
tery box before the operation. If the lock key is not
inserted, a short beep sound is emitted when you pull
the switch trigger. The beep sound stops by releasing
the switch trigger and pulling the brake lever.
Before operating the machine, check that the brake
lever works properly.
► Fig.39: 1. Brake lever
WARNING:
If the brake lever reaches the han-
dle when you fully pull the lever, the brake is not
working properly. Adjust the brake, or ask your
local Makita Service Center for repairs.
1.
Select the battery cartridge with the battery selection switch.
2. Press the power button on the control panel for a
few seconds to turn the power on.
► Fig.40: 1. Power button
3. Pull the brake lever to release the lock of the brake lever.
► Fig.41: 1. Lock button 2. Brake lever
NOTE: Release the rear wheel brake if the rear
wheels are installed.
4. Hold the handles firmly with both hands.
► Fig.42
5.
Pull the switch trigger.
► Fig.43: 1. Switch trigger
Loading objects
CAUTION:
Before loading objects on the
machine, make sure that the power is off and the
brake lever is locked.
CAUTION:
If the rear wheels are installed,
make sure that the rear wheel brake is locked
before loading objects on the machine.
CAUTION:
Before loading objects on the machine,
make sure that the carrier or bucket is locked.
CAUTION:
Be sure to load objects within the
carrier or bucket. If objects are sticking out of the carrier
or bucket, they may fall or collapse if they touch obstacles.
► Fig.44
CAUTION:
Be sure to load objects so that they
are below eye level. If the load is too high, it is dangerous
because the view is obscured. Also, there is a risk of overturn-
ing and injury because the load is likely to be unbalanced.
► Fig.45
When loading objects on the carrier, secure the objects
with ropes and tie them down to the rope hooks.
► Fig.46
Dumping objects
CAUTION:
Lift the carrier or bucket on flat
and stable ground. Operation on unstable ground
my cause an accident or injury.
You can dump the objects by lifting and tilting the carrier
or bucket.
1. Stop the machine, and then lock the brakes.
NOTICE:
It is recommended to block the front
wheel to stabilize the machine.
2. Release the lock lever.
3. Stand at the side of the machine, hold the handle
with one hand, and then lift and tilt the carrier or bucket
by pushing up the carrier frame with the other hand.
► Fig.47
CAUTION:
Hold the handle and carrier frame
firmly, and work in a stable posture.
CAUTION:
Keep the load to a minimum. If the
load is large, do not try to lift the carrier. Reduce
the load, and then lift the carrier.
CAUTION:
After dumping the objects, be sure
to lock the carrier or bucket.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure to park the machine
on flat ground and lock the brake lever before storage
or attempting to perform inspections or maintenance.
CAUTION:
If the rear wheels are installed,
make sure that the rear wheel brake is locked
before storage, inspections, or maintenance.
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the lock key
and battery cartridge are removed from the machine
before storage, inspections, or maintenance.
CAUTION:
Always remove the lock key when
the machine is not in use. Store the lock key in a
safe place out of reach of children.
Periodic checks
• Check that the bolts and nuts are tightened firmly.
► Fig.48
• Check that the carrier is locked when the lock
lever is fully pulled down.
► Fig.49: 1. Carrier lock 2. Lock lever
• Check that the brake lever works properly.
► Fig.50: 1. Brake lever
WARNING:
dle when you fully pull the lever, the brake is not
working properly. Adjust the brake, or ask your
local Makita Service Center for repairs.
• Check to see if the front wheel is not damaged or
flat. Check that the air in the tire for the front wheel
is sufficient.
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If the brake lever reaches the han-