Makita DCS3501 Instruction Manual

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295364531274CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, always wear eye protectionwhen cleaning the fi lter with compressed air!Do not use fuel to clean the air fi lter.Unscrew the hood lock (1) counter-clockwise and remove thehood (2).Push up the combination switch (3) (Choke position) to preventdirt particles from falling into the carburetor.Unhook the clasp (4) in the direction of the arrow with a fingeror the universal wrench.Pull the air filter (5) up and out.IMPORTANT: Cover the intake opening with a clean cloth toprevent dirt particles from getting into the carburetor.Pry apart the top and bottom of the air filter as shown in Fig-ure.Cleaning the nylon fi lter: Use a soft brush or blow out dirtfrom the inside with compressed air. If the filter is very dirty, itcan be washed in lukewarm water with regular dishwashingdetergent. Clean frequently (several times a day) when workingin very dusty or dirty conditions. Full engine power is possibleonly with a clean air filter!Let the air filter dry completely.Put the top and bottom sections back together.Before assembling the air filter, check the choke flap for any dirtparticles. If there are any, remove them with a brush.CAUTION: If the air fi lter becomes damaged, replace imme-diately! Pieces of cloth or large dirt particles can destroythe engine!Insert an air filter (5) and press the clip (4) in the direction shownby the arrow until it engages.Push down the combination switch (3) and press the throttle(6) all the way down one time in order to deactivate the throt-tle lock.Put the hood (2) back on, first guiding the two holders (7) intotheir slots.Screw the hood lock (1) back on tightly clockwise.Cleaning the air fi lter