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USER MANUAL DVC155LZX2 MAKITA

Cordless Vacuum Cleaner INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6

Fig.27 Fig.286 ENGLISH ENGLISH (Original instructions) WARNING

• This machine is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the cleaner.

• See the chapter “SPECIFICATIONS” for the type reference of the battery.

• See the section “Installing or removing battery cartridge” for how to remove or install the battery.

• When disposing the battery cartridge, remove it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of battery.

• If the tool is not used for a long period of time, the battery must be removed from the tool.

• Do not short the battery cartridge.

• See the chapter “MAINTENANCE” for the appropriate details of precautions during user maintenance. SPECIFICATIONS Model: DVC865L DVC155L Standard lter type Cloth lter (for dry and wet dust) Maximum air volume at the end of hose (with BL1850B, ø32 mm x 1.7 m hose)

/min Maximum air volume at turbine (with BL1850B)

• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specications herein are subject to change without notice.

• Specications and battery cartridge may di󰀨er from country to country.

• The weight does not include accessories but battery cartridge(s). The lightest and heaviest combination weight of the appliance and battery cartridge(s) are shown in the table.

• For wet dust, the oat and the water lter or cloth lter are required. Applicable battery cartridge and charger Battery cartridge BL1815N / BL1820B / BL1830B / BL1840B / BL1850B / BL1860B Charger DC18RC / DC18RD / DC18RE / DC18SD / DC18SE / DC18SF / DC18SH / DC18WC

• Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.

WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges

and chargers may cause injury and/or re.7 ENGLISH Symbols The followings show the symbols which may be used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. Read instruction manual. Take particular care and attention. Warning! The cleaner may contain haz- ardous dust. Never stand on the cleaner. Dust class L (light). The cleaners are capa- ble of picking up dust class L. Follow your country's regulations relating to dusts and to occupational health and safety. Ni-MH Li-ion Only for EU countries Due to the presence of hazardous com- ponents in the equipment, waste electrical and electronic equipment, accumulators and batteries may have a negative impact on the environment and human health. Do not dispose of electrical and electronic appliances or batteries with household waste! In accordance with the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equip- ment and on accumulators and batteries and waste accumulators and batteries, as well as their adaptation to national law, waste electrical equipment, batteries and accumulators should be stored separately and delivered to a separate collection point for municipal waste, operating in accor- dance with the regulations on environmen- tal protection. This is indicated by the symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the equipment. Intended use The tool is intended for collecting both wet and dry dust. The tool is suitable for commercial use, for example in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, o󰀩ces and rental businesses. Noise The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord- ing to IEC60335-2-69: Model DVC865L Sound pressure level (L

) : 70 dB(A) or less Uncertainty (K) : 2.5 dB(A) The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A). NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another. NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

WARNING: Wear ear protection.

WARNING: The noise emission during actual

use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the declared value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed.

WARNING: Be sure to identify safety mea-

sures 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 o󰀨 and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time). Vibration The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter- mined according to IEC60335-2-69: Vibration emission (a h,M ) : 2.5 m/s

NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another. NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

WARNING: The vibration emission during

actual use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the declared value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed.

WARNING: Be sure to identify safety mea-

sures 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 o󰀨 and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time). EC Declaration of Conformity For European countries only The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A to this instruction manual. SAFETY WARNINGS Cordless vacuum cleaner safety warnings

WARNING: IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY

all safety warnings and all instructions BEFORE USE. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.

1. Before use, make sure that this cleaner must

be used by people who have been adequately instructed on the use of this cleaner.8 ENGLISH

Before use, operators shall be provided with infor- mation, instruction and training for the use of the machine and the substances for which it is to be used, including the safe method of removal and disposal of the material collected.

3. If foam/liquid comes out, switch o󰀨

4. Clean the water level limiting device regularly

and examine it for signs of damage.

5. Always make sure that lters are correctly

installed before use. Do not use the cleaner without lters in place. Replace a damaged lter immediately. It is recommended to have some spares as lters are consumable items.

6. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure

switch is OFF when installing battery(ies).

7. Do not attempt to pick up ammable materials,

re works, lighted cigarettes, hot ashes, hot metal chips, sharp materials such as razors, needles, broken glass or the like.

OTHER HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES. The switch emits sparks when turned ON and OFF. And so does the motor commutator during operation. A dangerous explosion may result.

9. Never vacuum up toxic, carcinogenic, com-

bustible or other hazardous materials such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides, or other health endangering materials.

10. Always place the cleaner on a horizontal at

surface to prevent it from falling or moving unintentionally.

11. Never use the cleaner outdoors in the rain.

12. For Finland, this machine is not to be used

outdoors at low temperature.

13. Do not use close to heat sources (stoves, etc.).

14. If the exhaust air is returned to the room, it

is necessary to provide for an adequate air change rate in the room. Reference to National regulations is necessary.

15. Do not block suction inlet/outlet/cooling vents.

These vents permit cooling of the motor. Blockage should be carefully avoided other- wise the motor will burn out due to a lack of ventilation.

16. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

17. Do not fold, tug or step on the hose.

18. Stop the cleaner immediately if you notice

poor performance or anything abnormal during operation.

19. REMOVE THE BATTERY(IES). When not in

use, before servicing, and when changing accessories.

20. Clean and service the cleaner immediately

after each use to keep it in tiptop operating condition.

21. MAINTAIN THE CLEANER WITH CARE. Keep

the cleaner clean for better and safer per- formance. Follow instructions for changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

22. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use

of the cleaner, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to deter- mine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, break- age of parts, mounting, and any other condi- tions that may a󰀨ect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service cen- ter. Don’t use the cleaner if switch does not turn it on and o󰀨.

23. For user servicing, the machine shall be dis-

mantled, cleaned and serviced, as far as is reasonably practicable, without causing risk to the maintenance sta󰀨 and others.

24. The machine should be technically inspected

by the manufacturer, or an instructed person, at least annually, consisting of, for example, inspection of lters for damage, air tightness of the machine and proper function of the control mechanism.

25. When carrying out service or repair opera-

tions, all contaminated items which cannot be satisfactorily cleaned are to be disposed of; such items shall be disposed of in impervious bags in accordance with any current regula- tion for the disposal of such waste.

26. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use

only identical replacement parts.

27. When not in use, always store the cleaner

28. Wet lters and the interior part of the liquid

container shall be dried before storage.

Be kind to your cleaner. Rough handling can cause breakage of even the most sturdily built cleaner.

30. Do not attempt to clean the exterior or interior

with benzine, thinner or cleaning chemicals. Cracks and discoloration may be caused.

31. Do not use cleaner in an enclosed space where

ammable, explosive or toxic vapors are given o󰀨 by oil-base paint, paint-thinner, gasoline, some mothproong substances, etc., or in areas where ammable dust is present.

32. Do not operate the cleaner or any tool while

under the inuence of drugs or alcohol.

33. As a basic rule of safety, use safety goggles or

safety glasses with side shields.

34. Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions.

35. This machine is not intended for use by per-

sons including children with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of expe- rience and knowledge.

36. Children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the cleaner.

37. Never handle battery(ies) and cleaner with wet

38. Use extreme caution when cleaning on stairs.

39. Do not use the cleaner as a stool or work

bench. The machine may fall down and may result in personal injury.9 ENGLISH Battery tool use and care

1. Recharge only with the charger specied by

the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with another battery pack.

2. Use power tools only with specically desig-

nated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and re.

3. 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 termi- nals together may cause burns or a re.

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acciden- tally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

5. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-

aged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in re, explosion or risk of injury.

6. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or

excessive temperature. Exposure to re or tem- perature above 130 °C may cause explosion.

Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specied in the instructions. Charging improp- erly or at temperatures outside the specied range may damage the battery and increase the risk of re. 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 or tamper with the battery car- tridge. It may result in a re, excessive heat, or explosion.

3. 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.

5. Do not short the battery cartridge:

(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con- ductive material. (2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con- tainer 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 ow, overheating, possible burns and even a breakdown.

6. Do not store and use the tool and battery car-

tridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).

7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if

it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.

8. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery

cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a re, excessive heat, or explosion.

9. Do not use a damaged battery.

10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject

to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require- ments. For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, forwarding agents, special requirement on pack- aging and labeling must be observed. For preparation of the item being shipped, consult- ing an expert for hazardous material is required. Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations. Tape or mask o󰀨 open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging.

11. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove

it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of battery.

12. Use the batteries only with the products

specied by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-compliant products may result in a re, exces- sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.

13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,

the battery must be removed from the tool.

14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may

take on heat which can cause burns or low temperature burns. Pay attention to the han- dling of hot battery cartridges.

15. Do not touch the terminal of the tool imme-

diately after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.

16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the

terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery cartridge. It may cause heating, catching re, burst and malfunction of the tool or battery car- tridge, resulting in burns or personal injury.

17. Unless the tool supports the use near

high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use the battery cartridge near high-voltage electri- cal power lines. It may result in a malfunction or breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.

18. Keep the battery away from children.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries. Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing res, personal injury and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger.10 ENGLISH Tips for maintaining maximum battery life

1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely

discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.

2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-

tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery service life.

3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-

perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.

4. When not using the battery cartridge, remove

it from the tool or the charger.

5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use

it for a long period (more than six months). PARTS DESCRIPTION ► Fig.1: 1. Tank cover 2. Float 3. Float cage 4. Cloth lter 5. Tank FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge CAUTION: Always switch o󰀨 the tool before installing or removing of the battery cartridge. CAUTION: Hold the cleaner and the battery cartridge rmly when installing or removing bat- tery cartridge. Failure to hold the cleaner and the battery cartridge rmly may cause them to slip o󰀨 your hands and result in damage to the cleaner and battery cartridge and a personal injury. CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch your n- gers when opening or closing the battery cover. Failure to do so may cause personal injury. To install the battery cartridge, release the lock rst, and then open the battery cover. After that, insert the battery cartridge. ► Fig.2: 1. Lock 2. Battery cover 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. Then lock the battery cover. ► Fig.3: 1. Battery cartridge To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while sliding the button in front of the cartridge. CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the cleaner, causing injury to you or someone around you. CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly. NOTE: The cleaner does not work with only one battery cartridge. Indicating the remaining battery capacity Only for battery cartridges with the indicator ► Fig.4: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi- cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds. Indicator lamps Remaining capacityLighted O󰀨 Blinking75% to 100%50% to 75%25% to 50%0% to 25%Charge the battery.The battery may havemalfunctioned. NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may di󰀨er slightly from the actual capacity. NOTE: The rst (far left) indicator lamp will blink when the battery protection system works.11 ENGLISH Indicating the remaining battery capacity ► Fig.5: 1. Battery indicator 2. Check button ► Fig.6 Press the check button to indicate the remaining battery capacities. The battery indicators correspond to each battery. Battery indicator status Remaining battery capacity On O󰀨 Blinking 50% to 100% 20% to 50% 0% to 20% Charge the battery Tool / battery protection system The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys- tem. This system automatically cuts o󰀨 power to the motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto- matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is placed under one of the following conditions: Overload protection When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically stops without any indication. In this situation, turn the tool o󰀨 and stop the application that caused the tool to become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart. Overheat protection On Blinking When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati- cally, and the battery indicator blinks about 60 seconds. In this situation, let the tool cool down before turning the tool on again. Overdischarge protection When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops automatically. If the product does not operate even when the switches are operated, remove the batteries from the tool and charge the batteries. Switch action ► Fig.7: 1. Stand-by switch 2. Power button 3. Suction force adjusting knob To start the cleaner:

1. Set the stand-by switch to the "I" side. The cleaner

gets into stand-by state.

2. Press the power button.

To make the cleaner get into stand-by mode, press the power button again. To turn o󰀨 the cleaner, set the stand-by switch to the "O" side. The suction power can be adjusted according to your work need. Suction power can be increased by turning the suc- tion force adjusting knob from the symbol to the symbol. NOTICE: Always set the stand-by switch to the "O" side when not using the cleaner for long time. The cleaner consumes power during stand-by state. Auto-suction stop during wet suction operation

WARNING: Do not use for a long time while

the oat is at work. Using the cleaner with its oat at work for a long time can cause overheat, resulting in the cleaner deformation.

WARNING: Do not pick up foam or soapy

liquid. Picking up foam or soapy liquid can cause foam to come out of air exit before the oat works. Continuing to using in this condition may cause an electric shock and breakage of the cleaner. Auto-suction stop works only when using with the oat and oat cage. The cleaner has a oat mechanism that prevents water from immersing into the motor when picking up more than a certain amount of water. When the tank is full and the cleaner no longer picks up water, switch o󰀨 the cleaner and empty the tank. Locking or unlocking the caster ► Fig.8: 1. Caster 2. Stopper lever 3. FREE position

Locking the caster is convenient when storing the cleaner, stopping the work on the way and keeping the cleaner still. To operate the stopper, move it by hand. To lock the caster with a stopper, lower the stopper lever and the caster no longer will rotate. To release the caster from the locked position, raise the stopper lever. NOTE: When moving the cleaner, make sure that the caster is unlocked. Moving the cleaner with the caster in the locked position may cause damage to the caster.12 ENGLISH Carriage handle When carrying the cleaner, carry it by holding the han- dle on the head. The handle is retractable at the head when not in use. ► Fig.9 ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool. CAUTION: Always wear dust mask during assembly or maintenance. Installing the powder lter (HEPA) and prelter (for dry dust) Optional accessory CAUTION: Never pick up water or other liq- uids or wet dusts when using the powder lter. Picking up such things may cause the powder lter breakage. To use powder lter:

1. Remove the oat cage and oat by removing the

bolts. ► Fig.10: 1. Float 2. Float cage

2. Place the prelter in the tank while aligning the

mounting position markings.

3. Mount the damper on the powder lter and then

place them in the prelter while aligning the mounting position markings.

4. Mount the tank cover and lock it.

► Fig.11: 1. Tank cover 2. Powder lter (HEPA)

3. Damper 4. Prelter 5. Tank 6. Mounting

position marking NOTICE: Before using the powder lter, make sure that prelter and damper are used together. It is not allowed to install powder lter alone. Installing the water lter Optional accessory NOTICE: Never pick up water or wet dust without the oat and the cloth lter or the water lter. NOTICE: For picking up wet dust, make sure that the oat cage and the oat are installed on the cleaner. NOTICE: When installing the water lter on the tank, set it tight at the opening of the tank so that the hook of the water lter engages the tank opening rmly and there is no space between the water lter and the tank. To pick up water or wet dust only, the water lter is more suitable than the cloth lter. When installing the water lter, align its mounting posi- tion marking with the one on the tank. ► Fig.12: 1. Water lter 2. Tank 3. Mounting position marking NOTE: It is recommended using water lter when picking up large amount of water repeatedly. Otherwise vacuum ability may be reduced in case of cloth lter. Installing the paper pack Optional accessory

WARNING: Before using the paper pack,

make sure that the cloth lter or prelter is used together. Failure to use the cloth lter / prelter together may cause unusual noise and heat, resulting in a re. NOTICE: Never pick up water or other liquids or wet dusts when using the paper pack. Picking up such things may cause the paper pack breakage. NOTICE: When using the cloth lter, make sure that the oat and the oat cage are attached on the tank cover. NOTICE: When using the prelter, make sure that the powder lter and the damper are used together.

2. Extend the paper pack.

3. Align the paper pack opening with the dust suction

opening of the cleaner.

4. Insert the cardboard part of the paper pack onto

the holder so that it is positioned at the end beyond the detent protrusion. ► Fig.14: 1. Paper pack 2. Holder Installing the polyethylene bag Cleaner can also be used without polyethylene bag. However, using polyethylene bag is easier to empty the tank without letting your hands dirty. Spread the polyethylene bag in the tank. Insert it between the holder plate and the tank, and pull it to the hose inlet. ► Fig.15: 1. Holder plate 2. Polyethylene bag Spread the bag around the top of the tank so that the cloth lter / prelter edge can catch and hold the bag securely. ► Fig.16: 1. Cloth lter / prelter NOTE: A polyethylene bag available on the market can be used. 0.04 mm or thicker one is recommended. NOTE: Too much dust will tear the bag easily, so do not collect the dust more than the half of the bag capacity.13 ENGLISH Emptying the polyethylene bag

WARNING: Always make sure that the

cleaner is switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed before emptying the polyethylene bag. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. CAUTION: Do not apply a great impact on the oat cage and tank. Applying a great impact may cause deformation and damage to the parts. CAUTION: Empty the tank at least once a day although this depends on picked-up dust volume in the tank. Or, the suction force will weaken and the motor may be broken. CAUTION: Do not grab the hook when empty- ing the tank. Grabbing the hook may cause the hook to break. Unhook and lift up the tank cover. Shake o󰀨 the dust from the cloth lter / prelter and then take the polyethylene bag out of the tank. ► Fig.17 NOTE: Take the polyethylene bag carefully out of the tank so that the polyethylene bag cannot be caught and torn by the protrusion inside the tank when emp- tying it. NOTE: Empty the polyethylene bag before it becomes full. Too much dust in the tank may cause the polyethylene bag to be torn. Installing the tool box

1. Release the lock of the battery cover, and open

2. Set the rails on the tool box along the grooves on

3. Close the battery cover and apply the lock.

► Fig.18 The tool box is convenient for carrying batteries, pipe, or cu󰀨s. ► Fig.19 Connecting the hose NOTICE: Never force the hose for bending or stamp it. Never move the cleaner by a hose. Forcing, stamping and pulling the hose may cause a breakage or deformation of the hose. NOTICE: When picking up large wastes such as planer carvings, concrete dusts or similar other than small wastes, use the 38 mm inner diameter hose (optional accessory). Using the 28 mm inner diameter hose (optional accessory) may cause a hose stu󰀩ng and damage. Insert the hose onto the mounting port of the tank and turn it clockwise until it locks. ► Fig.20 Connecting the attachment with lock function Optional accessory Insert the attachment into the suction inlet until it clicks. To remove, pull the attachment while pushing the release button. ► Fig.21: 1. Suction inlet with lock function 2. Release button 3. Attachment with lock function NOTE: The attachment with lock function is available when using the suction inlet with lock function. ► Fig.22: 1. Attachment with lock function 2. Suction inlet with lock function 3. Suction inlet with- out lock function Adjusting the length of the slide- type extension wand Optional accessory With pressing the slide button, adjust the wand length. The length is locked when releasing the slide button. ► Fig.23: 1. Slide button MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result. 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. Storage of accessories The pipes can be placed into the pipe holder when not using the cleaner for a short time. ► Fig.24 ► Fig.25 The hose can be stored around the tool by connecting each ends. ► Fig.26 Cleaning of cloth lter Clogged cloth lter causes poor suction performance. Clean out the cloth lter from time to time. To remove dust or particles adhering to the cloth lter, shake the frame bottom quickly several times. ► Fig.27: 1. Cloth lter14 ENGLISH Cleaning of powder lter (HEPA) and prelter Optional accessory Clogged powder lter, prelter and damper cause poor suction performance. Clean out the lters and damper from time to time. To remove dust or particles adhering to the lters, shake the frame bottom quickly several times. Occasionally wash the powder lter in water, rinse and dry thoroughly in the shade before use. Never wash lters in a washing machine. ► Fig.28 NOTE: Do not rub or scratch the powder lter, the prelter and the damper with hard objects such as a brush and a paddle. NOTE: The lters wear out in course of time. It is recommended to have some spares for them. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specied 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 regard- ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.

• Powder lter, HEPA (for dry dust)

• Makita genuine battery and charger NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may di󰀨er from country to country.15 FRANÇAIS FRANÇAIS (Instructions originales) AVERTISSEMENT