Makita DCS3500 Manual De Usuario

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Do not use fuel to clean the air Þ lter.

Unscrew the hood lock (1) counter-clockwise and remove the 
hood (2).

Push up the combination switch (3) (Choke position) to prevent 
dirt particles from falling into the carburetor.

Unhook the clasp (4) in the direction of the arrow with a Þ nger 
or the universal wrench.

Pull the air Þ lter (5) up and out.

IMPORTANT: Cover the intake opening with a clean cloth to 
prevent dirt particles from getting into the carburetor.

Pry apart the top and bottom of the air Þ lter as shown in Fig-
ure.

Cleaning the nylon Þ lter: Use a soft brush or blow out dirt 
from the inside with compressed air. If the Þ lter is very dirty, it 
can be washed in lukewarm water with regular dishwashing 
detergent. Clean frequently (several times a day) when working 
in very dusty or dirty conditions. Full engine power is possible 
only with a clean air Þ lter!

Let the air Þ lter dry completely.

Put the top and bottom sections back together.

Before assembling the air Þ lter, check the choke ß ap for any dirt 
particles. If there are any, remove them with a brush.

CAUTION: If the air Þ lter becomes damaged, replace imme-
diately! Pieces of cloth or large dirt particles can destroy 
the engine!

Insert an air Þ lter (5) and press the clip (4) in the direction shown 
by 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, Þ rst guiding the two holders (7) into 
their slots.

Screw the hood lock (1) back on tightly clockwise.