Makita DCU603 Instruction Manual

Makita DCU603 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Battery Powered Wheelbarrow
DCU603
DCU604
DCU605
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Battery Powered Wheelbarrow DCU603 DCU604 DCU605 Read before use.
  • Page 2: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model: DCU603 DCU604 DCU605 Dimensions When bucket is installed 1,480 mm x 730 mm x 820 - 1,030 mm (L x W x H) When carrier is installed 1,450 - 1,600 mm x 730 - 1,080 mm x 820 - 1,030 mm...
  • Page 3: Intended Use

    Do not dump objects on slopes. Lock When a beep sound is emitted, lock the dump unit after dumping. the brake lever. Load objects on the bucket or carrier When you release the switch trigger, evenly. Do not load objects unevenly lock the brake lever.
  • Page 4 Work area safety Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or dark areas invite accidents. long hair can be caught in moving parts. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- spheres, such as in the presence of flammable If devices are provided for the connection of...
  • Page 5 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly Battery powered wheelbarrow safety maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges warnings are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits While operating the machine, always wear etc.
  • Page 6 12. Use containers and tie-downs to secure loads. 12. Do not use the machine in bad weather condi- Loose and/or insecure loads are more likely tions, especially when there is a risk of light- to shift which can result in loss of stability and ning.
  • Page 7 Since the larger the load, the more difficult it Maintenance and storage is to operate the machine, keep the load within Before storage or attempting to perform the range that does not affect the operation. inspections or maintenance, always be sure to stop the machine on flat ground and lock Firmly secure the objects with ropes.
  • Page 8 It will nails, coins, etc. also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and Do not expose battery cartridge to water charger. or rain.
  • Page 9: Parts Description

    PARTS DESCRIPTION DCU603 DCU604 Fig.1 Fig.2 Control panel Beep button Control panel Beep button Switch trigger Rear lamp Switch trigger Rear lamp Handle Battery box Handle Battery box Brake lever Rear wheel Brake lever Rear wheel Rear wheel lock Lock lever...
  • Page 10 DCU605 CONFIGURATION OF MACHINE When the bucket is installed Fig.3 Control panel Beep button Switch trigger Rear lamp Rear wheel lock Handle Battery box Brake lever Rear wheel Front wheel Fig.4 Front lamp Flat bucket Bucket Dump unit Base unit 10 ENGLISH...
  • Page 11 When the carrier is installed ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Always be sure that the machine is switched off and the battery cartridges are removed before carrying out any work on the machine. Before installing or removing the carrier, bucket, flat bucket, or dump unit, be sure to lock the brake lever. To lock the brake lever, pull and hold the brake lever, then pull the lock lever, and then release the brake lever while pulling the lock lever.
  • Page 12 Insert the pipes of the handle into the dump unit as Place the dump unit on the base unit by holding shown in the figure, and then tighten 4 bolts securely. the dump unit with two people as shown in the figure. Fig.9 ►...
  • Page 13 Attach the cord cover. Place the stay on the dump unit, and then tempo- rarily tighten the bolts with the front pipe together. Install the other stay to the dump unit in the same way. Fig.14 ► 1. Cord cover Removing the dump unit To remove the dump unit, perform the installation proce- dure in reverse.
  • Page 14 Place the carrier on the dump unit. Removing the bucket Insert the bolt from the top. Attach the flat washer and To remove the bucket, perform the installation proce- spring washer in order to the bolt, and then tighten the dure in reverse.
  • Page 15 Assemble the holding frames by tightening 12 Place the holding frames on the base unit, and bolts. then temporarily tighten 2 bolts at the rear of the machine. Tighten the rest of 4 bolts securely, and then tighten 2 bolts at the rear of the machine securely. Fig.23 ►...
  • Page 16: Functional Description

    Hold the long sides of the flat bucket with two NOTICE: Make sure that the cover of the battery people as shown in the figure, and mount the flat bucket box is closed securely before use. Otherwise, mud, to the holding frames. dirt, or water may cause damage to the product or the battery cartridge.
  • Page 17 Close the cover of the battery box. Overheat protection When the machine is overheated, the machine stops automatically and the main power lamp lights up in red. In this case, let the machine and battery cool before turning the machine on again. Overdischarge protection When the battery capacity is not enough, the main power lamp and the corresponding battery indicator blink in red.
  • Page 18 Checking the battery level on the Checking the battery level on the battery box battery cartridge Only for battery cartridges with the indicator Fig.34 ► 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi- Fig.33 cate the remaining battery capacity.
  • Page 19: Control Panel

    To turn on the machine, lock the brake lever and Switching the battery cartridge release the switch trigger, and then press the power button. The main power lamp lights up in green. To turn off the machine, lock the brake lever, and then press the power button.
  • Page 20: Beep Button

    Beep button When you press the beep button, the beep sound is emitted. Fig.40 ► 1. Rear lamp NOTE: The lamps go off if the machine is not oper- Fig.38 ated for a certain period. ► 1. Beep button NOTE: The lamps go off when the power is turned off. NOTE: You can light up the lamps even if the lock key NOTE: The beep button is available when the is not inserted.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Handle Height

    Adjusting the handle height NOTICE: Fix the left and right handles at the same height. The handle height can be adjusted in 7 levels. To adjust the handle height, loosen 2 knobs, then adjust the handle height by aligning the hole on the handle with the protru- sion on the rear frame, and then tighten 2 knobs securely.
  • Page 22: Operation

    Lock the other rear wheel in the same way. Using the level Move the rear wheel back and forth or left and right slightly to make sure it is locked. Using the level, you can check if the ground is level. To release the rear wheel lock, rotate the rear wheel lock 90°...
  • Page 23 Pull the brake lever to release the lock of the Loading objects brake lever. CAUTION: Before loading objects on the machine, make sure that the machine is turned off and the brake lever is locked. CAUTION: Before loading objects on the machine, make sure that the dump unit is locked.
  • Page 24: Dumping Objects

    When loading objects on the carrier, secure the objects Rotate the lock lever of dump unit toward the front with ropes and tie them down to the rope hooks of the of machine to unlock the dump unit. carrier. Fig.58 ►...
  • Page 25: Inspection Before Operation

    If no improvement can be found, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers for repair. • Check that the dump unit is locked when the han- MAINTENANCE dle of the dump unit is fully pulled down.
  • Page 26 Refilling the tire with air • Check that the scrapers are in the correct posi- tion. If the scraper is facing upward, adjust the orientation of the scraper by loosing the bolts. Check that the air in the tire for the front and rear When tightening the bolts, do not push the scraper wheels is not missing.
  • Page 27 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.66 27 ENGLISH...
  • Page 28 Replacing the tire of rear wheel Fig.67 28 ENGLISH...
  • Page 29 Fig.68 29 ENGLISH...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 31: Optional Accessories

    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. • Carrier •...
  • Page 32 Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 885954A923 20220930 www.makita.com...

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