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CAUTION:
Always be sure that the cleaner is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any
work on the cleaner.
After use
When storing the cleaner, hang it from a nail using the con-
venient hanger in back.
Cleaning
From time to time wipe off the outside (cleaner body) of the
cleaner using a cloth dampened in soapy water.
Never use gasoline, thinner or the like. Discoloration or
cracks may result.
Wash the dust bag in soapy water occasionally. Dry it out
thoroughly before use. An insufficiently dried bag may cause
poor suction and shorten the service life of the motor.
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.
Recycling the Battery
The only way to dispose
of
a Makita battery is to recycle it.
The law prohibits any other method of disposal.
To recycle the battery:
1. Remove the battery from the tool
2. a)
or
b)
ENWOl
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Take the battery to your nearest Makita Factory Ser-
vice Center
Take the battery to your nearest Makita Authorized
Service Center or Distributor that has been desig-
nated as a Makita battery recycling location.
Call your nearest Makita Service Center or Distributor to
determine the location that provides Makita battery recycling.
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See your local Yellow
Pages
under "Tools-€ lectric".