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2.
Press button to start vacuuming. If you want to
change the suction power, press button until the desired
suction power is selected. Press button to stop.
During the operation, hook the switch box on the D-ring
or the lower belt. The hook can be slanted for lighting
forward when hooked on the lower belt.
2
1
►
1.
D-ring
2.
Lower belt
NOTE:
The vacuum cleaner will automatically switches
off and the LED light flashes when the vacuum cleaner
is overheated due to the reduced air-flow into the
machine caused by clogged hose, pipe, filter or other
reasons. In this case, remove the cause of the problem
and cool the vacuum cleaner before restarting.
3.
Replace the filter bag when it becomes full. Open
the lid 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
►
1.
Strip
When using a dust bag, take out the dust bag and dis-
pose of the dust by releasing the latch.
1
►
1.
Latch
NOTICE:
Periodically check the filter bag if it is
full.
Continuous use with the filter bag full results in
reduced suction power.
NOTICE:
Do not use an 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 tool 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 damaged, do
not use following tools and similar items for cleaning :
—
Air duster
—
High pressure washer
—
Tools made of hard materials such as a
metallic brush