Makita DGP180Z Manuel D'instructions page 15

MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
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.
Purge of grease
When storing the tool or using the barrel in which the
grease remains, remove the barrel and purge the old
grease in the following procedure.
1. Loosen the valve for air drain.
2. Fully pull the rod handle and lock it.
3. Remove the barrel from the tool.
4. Unlock the rod handle. Keep holding the rod
handle and slowly move the rod handle forward so the
grease gets out of the barrel.
CAUTION:
Do not take hand off from the rod
handle. Otherwise the grease pops out vigorously.
NOTICE:
Keep dust away from inside of the
barrel. Dust may get clogged in the tool.
NOTICE:
Clean the inside of the barrel once
every three months.
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.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Adapter
• Flexible hose
• Barrel
• Cartridge barrel
• Shoulder strap
• Lock on adapter
• Angle adapter
• Extension pipe
• Loader fitting
• 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.
Replacing of the adapter
Loosen and remove the old adapter with two wrenches
as illustrated and then tighten the new adapter securely.
► Fig.32
NOTE: If grease leaks from the joint between the
hose and the adapter, wrap thread seal tape around
the thread part of the hose before connecting the
adapter.
Replacing of the flexible hose
Loosen and remove the old flexible hose with a wrench
as illustrated and then tighten the new flexible hose
securely.
► Fig.33
CAUTION:
Replace the rubber ring attached
to the connection part of the new flexible hose at
the same time. If you replace the flexible hose with-
out the rubber ring or with the old rubber ring, grease
may leak and cause an injury.
Changing the barrel
NOTE: The barrel type varies depending on the
country.
NOTE: To install a barrel of different type, additional
parts described below are required depending on the
type of the barrel.
Changing the barrel from A-type to
B-type/C-type
1. Remove A-type barrel.
2. Remove the screw and then the sleeve.
► Fig.34: 1. Sleeve 2. Screw
3.
Insert the joint with the rubber packing while align-
ing the tab with the groove on the mounting part and
then secure it with screws.
4. Install B-type/C-type barrel.
► Fig.35: 1. Joint 2. Rubber packing 3. Tab 4. Groove
5. Screw
Changing the barrel from B-type/C-
type to A-type
1. Remove B-type/C-type barrel.
2.
Unscrew and remove the joint.
► Fig.36: 1. Joint 2. Rubber packing 3. Screw
3. Insert the sleeve into the tool housing, then secure
it with a screw.
4. Install A-type barrel.
► Fig.37: 1. Sleeve 2. Screw
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