Cleaning The Machine; Optional Accessories; Adjusting The Brake - Makita DCU180 Manuel D'instructions

Cleaning the machine

NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
NOTICE:
Pour the water below the carrier or
bucket when cleaning the machine with running
water. Do not use the high pressure washer for
cleaning.
Remove mud, dirt, and the like from the machine. Clean
the machine with running water. After the cleaning, wipe
the machine with a dry cloth.
Storage
Remove the lock key. Store the machine in a safe place
out of the reach of children.
When storing the machine, the handles can be turned
toward the front. Remove the short hexagonal bolts
and shoulder bolts using the wrench included in the
package. Turn the handles toward the outside, and then
rotate the handles to the front. Tighten the shoulder
bolts and short hexagonal bolts to fix the handles.
► Fig.51: 1. Shoulder bolt 2. Short hexagonal bolt
NOTICE:
Do not tighten the short hexagonal
bolts with excessive force. Tighten them with
proper force so that the handles are stably fixed.
NOTICE:
Do not pinch the cords with the bolts.

Adjusting the brake

CAUTION:
If the rear wheels are installed, be
sure to lock the rear wheel brake before adjusting
the brake.
1. Remove the carrier or bucket, and then open the
carrier frame.
► Fig.52: 1. Carrier frame
2.
Pull the brake lever to release the lock button of
the brake lever.
► Fig.53: 1. Lock button 2. Brake lever
3. Loosen the adjusting sleeve and fixing nut.
► Fig.54: 1. Adjusting sleeve 2. Fixing nut
4. Tighten the fixing nut only.
► Fig.55: 1. Fixing nut
5.
Loosen the adjusting sleeve and fixing nut.
► Fig.56: 1. Adjusting sleeve 2. Fixing nut
6. Tighten the fixing nut only.
► Fig.57: 1. Fixing nut
7. Make sure that the brake lever is in the halfway
position when it is fully pulled. If the brake lever is in the
halfway position, go to step 13. If the brake lever is not
in the halfway position, go to step 8.
► Fig.58: 1. Brake lever
8. Loosen the fixing nut only.
► Fig.59: 1. Fixing nut
9. Tighten the fixing nut and adjusting sleeve
together.
► Fig.60: 1. Adjusting sleeve 2. Fixing nut
10. Loosen the fixing nut only.
► Fig.61: 1. Fixing nut
11. Tighten the fixing nut and adjusting sleeve
together.
► Fig.62: 1. Adjusting sleeve 2. Fixing nut
12. Make sure that the brake lever is in the halfway
position when it is fully pulled.
► Fig.63: 1. Brake lever
13. Fold the carrier frame, and then attach the carrier
or bucket.
► Fig.64: 1. Carrier frame
Refilling the tire with air
Check that the air in the tire for the front wheel is not
missing. If the air in the tire is insufficient, refill the tire
with air using an inflator. The recommended tire pres-
sure is 230 KPa.
► Fig.65
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.
CAUTION:
Only use the Makita accessory
or attachment for the machine. Use of any other
accessory or attachment may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Carrier
• Bucket
• 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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