WARNING • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sen- sory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruc- tion concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. •...
19. Do not use a battery pack or appliance that Intended use is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour The tool is intended for collecting dry dust. resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury. 20. Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130 °C may cause SAFETY WARNINGS explosion.
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A battery short can cause a large current also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and flow, overheating, possible burns and even a charger. breakdown. Do not store and use the tool and battery car-...
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection system, then contact your local Makita Service Center. To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool Indicating the remaining battery while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
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Lighting up the lamp Indicator lamps Remaining capacity CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the Lighted Blinking source of light directly. 75% to 100% To turn on the lamp, push the suction power change button. The lamp goes off in approximately 10 seconds. 50% to 75% While the cleaner is running, the lamp turns on.
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Prefilter or high performance filter Disposing of dust and HEPA filter CAUTION: Empty the cleaner before it becomes too full, or the suction force weakens. CAUTION: Be sure to empty the inside of the cleaner itself of dust. Failure to do so may cause the filter to be clogged or the motor to be damaged.
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Remove accumulated dust from the inside of capsule and high performance filter. Fig.14 ► 1 . Securing lip Fig.11 ► 1 . Capsule 2. High performance filter NOTICE: Always be sure to check that high per- formance filter is loaded correctly prior to using Twist high performance filter in direction of arrow to cleaner. If it is not loaded correctly, dust will get into unfasten securing lip from cleaner unit and then pull off the motor housing, and cause motor failure.
Installing or removing stay / HEPA filter Optional accessory For the stay and sponge filter To remove the stay, push up the bottom part of pillars of the stay with your fingers and release its groove from the protrusion on the cleaner. After that, remove the sponge filter. Fig.19 ► 1 . HEPA filter 2. High performance filter Fig.17 ► 1 .
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Cleaning (Suction) NOTICE: When installing the attachment with lock function, be sure to align the release button on the cleaner with the hook on the attachment. If Nozzle they are not aligned, the attachment will not be locked and may come off from the cleaner. Attach the nozzle to clean off tables, desks, furniture, etc.
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. After use CAUTION: Putting the cleaner against the...
HEPA filter Cleaning Optional accessory Clean filters when they become CAUTION: Do not rub or scratch the HEPA filter NOTICE: clogged. Continuing use in the clogged condition with hard objects such as a brush and a paddle. may result in heating or fire. Clogged HEPA filter causes poor suction performance. Clean out the filter from time to time. NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like.
Do not block the nozzle/pipe inlet. CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair the cleaner by yourself. If you need any assistance for more details regard- OPTIONAL ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. ACCESSORIES • Extension wand (Straight pipe) •...
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• Tool bag NOTE: Check that the cyclone attachment, cleaner, • Makita genuine battery and charger and extension wand (straight pipe) are locked prop- erly before use. NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may NOTE: Empty the dust case of the cyclone attachment differ from country to country.
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When the mesh filter gets dirty badly, clean it in the CAUTION: When reassembling the dust case, following procedures. be careful not to pinch your fingers. Turn the mesh filter in the direction of the arrow and remove it while the hooks are unlocked. NOTE: Check that the cyclone attachment, cleaner, and extension wand (straight pipe) are locked prop- erly before restarting operation.