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During the operation, hook the switch box on the D-ring
or the hanging part of the lower belt. The hook can be
slanted for lighting forward when hooked on the hang-
ing part.
1
2
Fig.38
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1.
D-ring
2.
Hanging part
3.
Replace the filter bag when it becomes full. Open
the front cover and take out the filter bag. Pull the strip
on the side of the opening to shut the filter bag and
dispose of the filter bag in whole.
1
Fig.39
►
1.
Strip
When using a dust bag, take out the dust bag and dis-
pose of the dust by releasing the latch.
1
Fig.40
►
1.
Latch
NOTICE:
Do not put filter bag/dust bag or other
heavy objects on the front cover.
The appliance
may fall down.
NOTICE:
Periodically check the filter bag
whether the filter is full or not.
Continuous use with
the filter bag full results in reduced suction power.
NOTICE:
Do not use a used filter bag.
The filter
bag is designed for single use. Using filter bag repeat
-
edly may cause clogging of the filter and results in
damage to the cleaner. If you want to use the bag
repeatedly, use a dust bag.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appli-
ance is switched off 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.
Cleaning the HEPA filter
CAUTION:
Do not use the vacuum cleaner
without a filter or continue to use dirty or dam
-
aged filter. Vacuumed dust or particles may be
exhausted from the cleaner and they may cause
respiratory disease to the operator.
NOTICE:
To keep optimum suction power and
clean exhaust, clean the filter periodically. If
enough suction power is not obtained even after
the cleaning, replace the filter with new one.
NOTICE:
To prevent the filter from being dam
-
aged, do not use following tools and similar items
for cleaning:
—
Air duster
—
High pressure washer
—
Tools made of hard materials such as a wire
brush