makita DUB143 Cordless Blower Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: Makita

Table of Contents

DUB143 Cordless Blower
Symbols
SPECIFICATIONS
Intended use
Work area safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
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DUB143/DUB183
Cordless Blower
Instruction Manual makita DUB143 Cordless Blower

DUB143 Cordless Blower

makita DUB143 Cordless Blower - Figure

Symbols

The following show the symbols used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

| • Take particular care and attention.
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| • Read instruction manual.
| • Keep a hand away form rotating parts.
| • Danger; be aware of thrown objects.
| • Keep bystanders away.
| • Wear eye and ear protection.
| • Do not expose to moisture.

Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment or battery pack together with household waste material!
In observance of the European Directives, on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment and Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators and their implementation in accordance with national laws, electric equipment and batteries and battery pack(s) that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.

Explanation of general view

Red indicator
Button
Battery cartridge
Pointer
Air volume adjusting dial
Switch trigger
Garden nozzle
Blower outlet

SPECIFICATIONS

Model	DUB143	DUB183
Air volume	0 — 2.6 m³/min.	0 — 2.6 m³/min.
No load speed (min-¹)	0 — 18,000
Overall length	827 mm	829 mm
Net weight	1.7 kg	1.8 kg
Rated voltage	D.C. 14.4 V	D.C. 18 V
cartridge	BL1415/BL1415N	BL1430/BL1440/ BL1450

BL1830/BL1840/ BL1850

Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
Specifications and battery cartridge may differ from country to country.
Weight, with battery cartridge, according to EPTA- Procedure 01/2003
ENEO81-1

Intended use

The tool is intended for blowing debris.
GEA006-2
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCl) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hats, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to a power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Battery tool use and care
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

BLOWER SAFETY WARNINGS

Always use protective goggles, a cap and mask when using the blower.
Never point the nozzle at anyone in the vicinity when using the blower.
Warning — Electric shock could occur if used on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
Never block suction inlet and/or blower outlet.
• Do not block suction inlet or blower outlet to clean up in dusty areas.
• Do not use the blower with a tapered nozzle smaller than the original one, such as a new nozzle obtained by attaching an extra diameter-reduced hose or smaller hose to the nozzle top end.
• Do not Use the blower to inflate balls, rubber boat or the similar.
Increased motor revolution may cause dangerous fan breakage and result in serious personal injury. Heated motor and control circuit may cause a fire.
Keep children, other bystanders and pets away from the blower while operating.
Do not operate the blower near open window, etc.
Operating the blower only at reasonable hours is recommended – not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed.
Using rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing is recommended.
It is recommended to slightly dampen surfaces in dusty conditions or use mister attachment available on the market.
It is recommended to use the long nozzle so the air stream can work close to the ground.
The blower is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the blower.
Do not insert fingers or other objects into suction inlet or blower outlet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE

Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with clear water and seek medical attention right away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns and even a brea kdown.
Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
Do not use a damaged battery.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life

Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge. Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10 °C — 40 °C (50 °F — 104 °F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
Charge the battery cartridge once in every six months if you do not use it for a long period of time.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool.

Installing or removing battery cartridge (Fig. 1)
CAUTION:

Always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.

To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION:

Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to ycu or someone around you.
Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.

Switch action (Fig. 2)
CAUTION:

Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF’ position when released.

To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Air volume is increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Air volume adjusting dial
Air volume can be adjusted to any of three settings by turning the adjusting dial with the switch trigger fully depressed. Refer to the table below for the relationship between the number on the dial and the air volume.

Number on the dial	Air volume
1	High
2	Medium
3	Low

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CAUTION:

Use the adjusting dial only after the switch trigger returns to the “OFF” position. Turning the dial before the trigger returns may damage the tool.
If the tool is operated continuously until the battery cartridge has discharged, rest the tool for at least 15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool.

Blowing (Fig. 3)
For debris blowing, attach garden nozzle to blower outlet, tuming clockwise to lock it in place. To remove the garden nozzle, turn it counterclockwise.

OPERATION

Blowing (Fig. 4)
Hold the blower firmly with a hand and perform the blowing operation by moving it around slowly.
When blowing around a building, a big stone or a vehicle, direct the nozzle away from them.
When performing an operation in comer, start from the corner and then move to wide area.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

Cleaning (Fig. 5)

From time to time, wipe off the outside of the tool using a cloth dampened in soapy water.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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.

Nozzle
Long nozzle
Garden nozzle
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.

ENG90S-1
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according to EN60745, EN15503:
Sound pressure level (L,,): 85 dB (A)
Sound power level (L,,,): 95 dB (A)
Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined according to EN60745, EN15503:
Work mode: operation without load
Vibration emission (ah): 2.5 m/s² or less
Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s2
ENG901 -1

The declared vibration emission value has been measured in accordance with the standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
The declared vibration emission value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure. A\

WARNING:

The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared emission value depending on the ways in which the tool is used.
Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

ENI-1021-7
For European countries only
EC Declaration of Conformity
We Makita Corporation as the responsible manufacturer declare that the following Makita mac hine(s):
Designation of Machine:
Cordless Blower, Cordless Garden Blower
Model No./ Type: DUB143, DUB183
Specifications: see “SPECIFICATIONS” table. are of series production and
Conforms to the following European Directives: 2000/14/EC, 2006/42/EC
And are manufactured in accordance with the following standards or standardised documents: EN60745, EN15503, IEC60335, EN60335
The technical documentation is kept by:
Makita International Europe Ltd.
Technical Department, Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, England
The conformity assessment procedure required by Directive 2000/14/EC was in Accordance with annex V.
Measured Sound Power Level: 93 dB (A)
Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 95 dB (A)