Makita DCS460 Owner's And Safety Manual

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325364ASTOP12534CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, always wear eye protec-tion when cleaning the filter with compressed air!Do not use fuel to clean the air filter.Disengage the cover clasp (1) with the universal wrench andtake off the cover (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.Choosing the right filter: The fleece filter is for use in dry ordusty conditions. The nylon filter ( available as accessory) is foruse in damp conditions.Pry apart the top and bottom of the air filter as shown in Figure.Cleaning the fleece filter: Carefully tap out dust or carefullyblow out dust from the inside with compressed air. Do not brushthe fleece, as this will force dirt particles into the fabric. If thefilter is very dirty, it can be washed in lukewarm water withregular dishwashing detergent. Note that the fleece filter doesnot need to be cleaned until there is a noticeable loss of power.If cleaning the filter does not bring an improvement inperformance, it is time to replace it.Cleaning the nylon filter: Use a soft brush or blow out dirt fromthe inside with compressed air. If the filter is very dirty, it can bewashed in lukewarm water with regular dishwashing deter-gent. Clean frequently (several times a day) when working invery 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 filter becomes damaged, replace im-mediately! Pieces of cloth or large dirt particles can de-stroy the engine!Insert the air filter (5) and press the clasp (4) in the direction ofthe arrow until it engages.Move the combination switch (3) down and press the throttle(6) once all the way, to deactivate the half-throttle lock.Put the cover (2) back on and affix it with the cover clasps (1).Cleaning the air filter