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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions completely before attempting to operate your
Makita Bench Vac cleaner.
DAYGER
TO
reduce the risk of electric
s h o c
:
1. Check the wall outlet to ensure for proper grounding of the electrical
cable. Have a licensed electrician check the outlet if you are not sure.
2. Don't change filters or clean the unit until the plug has been discon-
nected from the electrical outlet. Always unplug unit after use.
WARNING
TO
reduce the risk of burns. fire.
electric shock, or personal injury:
1. Don't allow the cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended
at any time. Keep children away from cleaner.
2. Don't use accessories except as recommended and provided by
Makita. Use this cleaner only for its intended use as described in this
manual. Use of accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
3.
Never use the cleaner if the cord, plug, motor, filter, or the cleaner
itself is in poor condition, if it has been dropped, damaged, exposed
to weather, or dropped into water. Have a qualified serviceman inspect
and replace parts whenever necessary.
4. Never operate cleaner without filters in place.
5. To avoid the igniting of vapors or dust due to arcing, do not pick
up flammable or readily combustible material, hot ash, coals or use
in the presence of explosive liquids or vapor. Arcing (or flash of light)
behind switch or of carbon brushes is normal and is no cause for alarm.
6. Do not use your cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids such
as oil-base paints, lacquers, household cleaners, etc.
7. Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible, or other hazar-
dous materials such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead,
pesticides, or other health endangering materials. Specially design-
ed units are available for these purposes.
8. Do not pick up burning cigarettes or other smoking materials,
ashes, matches or similar materials.
9. Do not pick up wood or coal ash,
soot or cement dust as these
are very fine particles that may pass through the filters and affect the
performance of the motor or be exhausted back into the air.
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Don't leave the cord lying on the floor once you have finished the
cleaning job. It can become a tripping hazard.
11. Don't abuse cord. Never carry cleaner by cord or pull cord to
disconnect from outlet. Grasp the plug, not the cord.
12. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges. Don't close doors on
the cord or snag it under furniture or pull around corners with sharp
edges.
13. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use.
14. Never operate the cleaner with any air openings blocked. Keep
the air openings free of dust, lint, hair and the like.
15. Never drop or insert any objects into any openings.
16. Keep hair, face, fingers, and loose clothing away from any
openings.
17. Before removing plug from outlet, switch should be in the off
position.
18. Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
19. Never handle plug, cord or cleaner with wet hands.
20. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. This vacuum is to be used
indoors and for dry pick-up only.
21. Do not operate this or any tool under the influence of drugs or
alcohol.
22. Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions.
23. Switches. Never use a
tool with a malfunctioning switch. Have it
repaired or replaced before use.
24. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
25. Maintain your
tools.
It is recommended that any tool be closely
examined before use.
26. Cleaning. Use only soap and a damp cloth
to clean plastic por-
tions of this tool. Many household cleaners are harmful
to
plastics and
other insulations. Never let liquid get inside motor housing.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
-
TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE TO
RAIN. STORE INDOORS.
Grounding Instructions
This cleaner must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk
of
electric shock. This cleaner is equipped with
a
cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly in-
stalled and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER
-
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conduc-
tor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electri-
cian or serviceman if you are in doubt
as
to whether the receptacle is p r e
perly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the cleaner
-
if it
will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This cleaner is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit, and has a ground-
ing plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A. A temporary
adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C may
be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch
B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter
should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (sketch A) can
be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear or
lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the
adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.
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Cover of Grounded Outlet Box
Cover of Grounded Outlet Box
Extension Cords
When using the cleaner at a distance where an extension cord
becomes necessary, a 3-conductor grounding cord of adequate size
must be used for safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating.
Use the table below to determine A.W.G. wire size required.
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25
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50
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75
I
100
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Extension
cord
length in feet:
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A.W.G. wire size reauired:
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18
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16
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14
I
12
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Before using cleaner, inspect power cord for loose or exposed wires
and damaged insulation. Make any needed repairs or replacements
before using your cleaner. Use only three-wire extension cords which
have three-prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles
which accept the cleaner's plug. If using an extension cord when
vacuuming liquid, be sure the connection does not come in contact
with the liquid.
Note: Static shocks are common in dry areas or when the relative
humidity of the air is low. This is only temporary and does not affect
the use of the vacuum cleaner. To reduce the frequency of static
shocks in your home, the best remedy is to add moisture to the air
with a console or installed humidifier.
Maintenance
WARNING: BE SURE TO DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR REMOVE ANY COMPONENTS.
The cleaning power and efficiency of the vacuum is completely depen-
dent upon the filter system. This unit is supplied with a disposable
filter bag and a reusable secondary filter.
Make sure the disposable filter bag does not become clogged, and
that it is replaced regularly. Keeping it clean is of upmost importance
to prevent overheating and possible motor damage. Your secondary
filter may require periodic cleaning or replacement, and should be
checked each time the filter bag is changed. Do not operate vacuum
cleaner without both the filter bag and secondary filter in place.
DISPOSABLE FILTER BAG
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DISPOSABLE FILTER BAG
SECONDARY
FILTER
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Should servicing be required, refer to the Replacement Parts illustra-
tion for purposes of disassembly and reassembly. Replace all worn
or damaged parts.
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