Makita DVC665 Instruction Manual page 17

Using as a cleaner
If you want to use this product as a cleaner, follow the
below procedures.
NOTICE:
If the front cuff is attached to the hose,
remove it beforehand.
NOTE: The bent pipe assembly, extension wand, and
nozzles are supplied as optional accessories in some
countries.
NOTE: There are two types of bent pipe assembly;
the one for slide-type extension wand and the one for
ring-type extension wand. If you prepare the bent pipe
assembly, choose the one for your desired extension
wand type.
1. Fasten the sleeve of bent pipe assembly onto the
hose.
► Fig.17: 1. Hose 2. Bent pipe assembly 3. Sleeve
To remove the bent pipe assembly, loosen the sleeve of
bent pipe assembly from the hose.
2.
Twist and insert the nozzle to the extension wand.
► Fig.18: 1. Extension wand 2. Free nozzle
3. T-shape nozzle 4. T-shape nozzle (slim)
NOTE: By twisting the nozzle while inserting, the noz-
zle can be attached to the extension wand securely.
3. Follow the procedures below, depending on the
type of the extension wand :
NOTE: The slide-type extension wand and the ring-
type extension wand are not compatible with each
other. If you want to change the slide-type extension
wand to the ring-type extension wand or vice versa,
change the bent pipe assembly also.
NOTE: The free nozzle can be attached to the bent
pipe assembly directly.
For the slide-type extension wand
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then insert the
extension wand into the bent pipe assembly until it
clicks. To disconnect, extract the extension wand with
pressing the button.
► Fig.19: 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Button 3. Slide-
type extension wand 4. Free nozzle
The length of the wand can be adjusted.
With pressing the slide button, adjust the wand length.
The length is locked when releasing the slide button.
► Fig.20: 1. Slide button
For the ring-type extension wand
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then twist and insert
the extension wand into the bent pipe assembly. To
disconnect, twist and extract it.
► Fig.21: 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Ring-type exten-
sion wand 3. Free nozzle
The length of the wand can be adjusted.
Loosen the ring on the wand and adjust the wand
length. Tighten the ring at your desired length.
► Fig.22: 1. Ring
Hose hook
When you suspend the operation, the hook on the bent
pipe assembly can be used for hanging the wand on the
lower belt.
► Fig.23
Installing filter bag / dust bag
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Do not use a damaged filter bag.
Always use the vacuum cleaner with the filter bag
properly installed. Otherwise the vacuumed dust
or particles may be exhausted from the cleaner
and they may cause respiratory disease to the
operator.
Install either dust bag or filter bag before using cleaner.
— Dust bag are usable many times repeatedly by
cleaning it out.
— Filter bag is a throw-away type. Throw away the
entire filter bag without emptying when it has
become full.
NOTICE:
When the filter bag is already full,
replace with new one. When the dust bag is
already full, empty it. Continuous use with the filter
bag/dust bag full results in reduced suction power.
NOTICE:
To prevent dust from getting into the
motor:
Make sure that the filter bag/dust bag is
—
installed before use.
Do not use a broken or ripped bag.
—
Otherwise the motor may be broken.
NOTICE:
Do not fold the cardboard at its open-
ing when installing the filter bag/dust bag.
NOTICE:
The filter bag/dust bag for the cleaner
is an important component for maintaining the
appliance performance. Using non-genuine filter
bag/dust bag may cause smoke or ignition.
NOTE: When the filter bag/dust bag is not installed in
the cleaner, the front cover does not close completely.
► Fig.24
1.
Unlock the latch by lifting the bottom side. Push
the grooved area to lift the front latching side. Pull the
latch to open the lid.
► Fig.25: 1. Hook 2. Lid
2. Insert the filter bag into the slit on the upper side of
the room as illustrated.
► Fig.26: 1. Slit 2. Filter bag
When using the dust bag, insert the brim of the dust bag
into the slit.
► Fig.27: 1. Slit 2. Brim 3. Dust bag
3. Align the hole of the filter bag with the hose cuff
and push the cardboard portion to the end. Make sure
that the rubber ring on the filter bag goes over the rim
on the hose cuff.
► Fig.28: 1. Rubber ring on the filter bag 2. Rim on
the hose cuff 3. Cardboard portion of the
filter bag 4. Hose cuff
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