SPECIFICATIONS Model: DCU601 Dimensions (L x W x H) *1 1,400 mm x 730 mm x 820 - 1,030 mm Traveling speed Forward 5.0 / 3.5 / 1.5 km/h Reverse 1.0 km/h Maximum load capacity On flat ground 300 kg On slope (3 °...
Do not directly look into lamps. Guaranteed sound power level according to EU Outdoor Noise Directive. Sound power level according to Do not wash the machine with high Australia NSW Noise Control pressure washer. Regulation. Keep bystanders away from the Intended use machine during operation.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for WARNING: The vibration emission during carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. actual use of the power tool can differ from the Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges declared value(s) depending on the ways in which or moving parts.
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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 desig- nated battery packs.
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Do not operate the machine on excessively 16. Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this steep slopes. This reduces the risk of loss of machine. control, slipping and falling which may result in Preparation personal injury. Slopes greater than the maxi- Before operating the machine, make sure that mum recommended grade and side grades may there are no people around the machine.
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20. Do not leave the machine unattended while Load and unload objects on flat ground. Never objects are loaded on the carrier. load or unload objects on slope. 21. Do not lift or lower the carrier in windy condi- Transportation of machine tions.
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Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of battery. 12. Use the batteries only with the products specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces- sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
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Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger. Tips for maintaining maximum...
Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the FUNCTIONAL slot on the battery box, and then slide the cartridge until it locks in place with a little click. DESCRIPTION Installing or removing battery cartridge CAUTION: Always switch off the machine and lock the brake lever before installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
Removing the battery cartridge Overdischarge protection Pull up the lock lever, and then open the cover of When the battery capacity is not enough, the main the battery box. power lamp and the corresponding battery indicator blinks in red. In this case, switch the battery cartridges, Pull out the battery cartridge from the battery box or change the battery cartridges to fully charged ones, while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
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Checking the battery level on the Checking the battery level on the battery box battery cartridge Only for battery cartridges with the indicator Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi- cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds.
Switching the battery cartridge Control panel CAUTION: Always lock the brake lever and turn off the machine when not in use. Power button Fig.10 ► 1. Main power lamp 2. Power button Fig.9 ► 1. Battery selection switch To turn on the machine, lock the brake lever, and then The machine uses 2 battery cartridges for operation press the power button without pulling the switch trig- at a time.
Forward/reverse and speed button Lighting up the lamps Press the lamp button on the battery box to light up the front lamps and rear lamp. To turn off the lamps, press the lamp button again. Fig.11 ► 1. Forward/reverse button 2. Speed indicator 3.
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Switch trigger and brake lever CAUTION: Before installing the battery car- tridge into the machine, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. To start the machine, pull the switch trigger. Using the switch trigger, the speed can be adjusted within the set speed range.
When carrying the objects, be sure to raise the guard Rear wheel lock frames to prevent the objects from falling off the carrier. You can fix the direction of the rear wheels using the rear wheel lock. Slightly move the machine forward so that the rear wheels face the direction shown in the figure.
OPERATION NOTE: The rear wheels can be fixed in 4 different directions as shown in the figure. CAUTION: Be sure to lock the brake lever before loading or unloading objects. Operating the machine NOTICE: Be sure to insert the lock key before the operation.
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Hold the handles firmly with both hands. CAUTION: Be sure to load objects so that they are below eye level. If the load is too high, it is dangerous because the view is obscured. Also, there is a risk of overturning and injury because the load is likely to be unbalanced.
Store the lock key in a safe place out of reach of children. 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. Inspection before operation Fig.34 Perform the following inspections before operating the ►...
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Storage NOTICE: Before storing the machine, make sure that the carrier is in the lowest position. Lock the brake lever, and remove the battery cartridges and lock key. Store the machine in a safe place out of the reach of children. Refilling the tire with air Check that the air in the tire for the front and rear wheels is not missing.
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Replacing the tire CAUTION: Before replacing the tires, be sure to unload all objects from the machine. CAUTION: When replacing the tires, wear the gloves. Replacing the tire of front wheel NOTE: When installing the gray tire, install it so that the valve faces outward. Fig.37 22 ENGLISH...
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Replacing the tire of rear wheel Fig.38 23 ENGLISH...
TROUBLESHOOTING Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual, do not disassemble the machine. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts for repairs.
Use of any other accessory or attachment may result in serious per- sonal injury. If you need any assistance for more details regard- ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. • Front tire (black) •...