Makita VC3211M Instruction Manual page 10

Remove the air filters from the tank cover carefully and
tie the plastic bag firmly.
Assembling the air filter
When you get the air filter components separately,
assemble them as follows.
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Put the prefilter over the powder filter.
Make sure that the borders of prefilter and powder filter
are set properly.
Installing the air filter
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Wipe off the seal face.
Set the new air filters and fix them with the filter hooks.
Make sure that the air filters are set at the correct
position.
Flip the stopper lever to lock the air filters.
Set the tank cover onto the tank and lock it with hooks.
Cleaning the level sensors
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1. Powder filter
2. Damper
1
3. Prefilter
2
3
1. Level sensors
The level sensors detect liquid when the tank becomes
full with liquid. Clean the level sensors with a soft cloth
from time to time when changing the air filters.
Cleaning the air filters
Clogged filter causes poor suction performance.
Clean out the filters from time to time.
To remove dust or particles adhering to the filters,
remove the prefilter from the air filter. And tap the
prefilter several times.
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Occasionally wash the powder filter in water, rinse and
dry thoroughly in the shade before use. Never wash
filters in a washing machine.
NOTE:
Do not rub and scratch the powder filter, the
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prefilter, or damper with hard objects such as a
brush and a paddle.
The filters are consumable and are recommended
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to have some spares for them.
Storage of power supply cord
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Wind up the power supply cord around the multi-hook or
the base hook.
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1. Power supply
cord
1
2. Multi-hook
2
1. Power supply
1
cord
2. Base hook
2