Makita DVC866L Instruction Manual page 11

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
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.
Locking or unlocking the caster
► Fig.8: 1. Caster 2. Stopper lever 3. FREE position
4. LOCK 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.
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 off 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 filter (HEPA)
and prefilter (for dry dust)
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Never pick up water or other liq-
uids or wet dusts when using the powder filter.
Picking up such things may cause the powder filter
breakage.
To use powder filter:
1. Remove the filter cage and cloth filter.
► Fig.10: 1. Filter cage 2. Cloth filter
2. Place the prefilter in the tank while aligning the
mounting position markings.
3. Mount the damper on the powder filter and then
place them in the prefilter while aligning the mounting
position markings.
4.
► Fig.11: 1. Tank cover 2. Powder filter (HEPA)
symbol to
Optional accessory
1.
2.
opening of the cleaner.
3.
the holder so that it is positioned at the end beyond the
detent protrusion.
► Fig.12: 1. Paper pack 2. Holder
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.13: 1. Holder plate 2. Polyethylene bag
Spread the bag around the top of the tank so that the
cloth filter / prefilter edge can catch and hold the bag
securely.
► Fig.14: 1. Cloth filter / prefilter
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Mount the tank cover and lock it.
3. Damper 4. Prefilter 5. Tank 6. Mounting
position marking
NOTICE:
Before using the powder filter, make
sure that prefilter and damper are used together. It
is not allowed to install powder filter alone.
Installing the paper pack
WARNING:
Before using the paper pack,
make sure that the cloth filter or prefilter is used
together. Failure to use the cloth filter / prefilter
together may cause unusual noise and heat, resulting
in a fire.
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 filter, make sure
that the float and the float cage are attached on
the tank cover.
NOTICE:
When using the prefilter, make sure
that the powder filter and the damper are used
together.
Extend the paper pack.
Align the paper pack opening with the dust suction
Insert the cardboard part of the paper pack onto
Installing the polyethylene bag
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.