Operation; Maintenance - Makita DVC350 Instruction Manual

Installing the shoulder strap (Fig. 8)
Attach one end hook of the shoulder strap onto the ring in
the front of the cleaner and thrust the other end of the
strap through the band of the dust bag and then attach
the other end hook as shown in the figure.
Adjusting the shoulder strap (Fig. 9)
To adjust the length of the shoulder strap, pull it out to
your desired length and pull the strap in the direction of
arrow as shown in the figure.
Connecting the hose (Fig. 10)
CAUTION:
• Do not force the hose to bend it and/or stamp it.
Forcing and/or stamping the hose may cause deforma-
tion or damage to the hose.
• Do not pull the hose to carry the cleaner. Pulling the
hose may cause deformation or damage to the hose.
Insert the "A" end of the hose to the suction opening of
the cleaner and turn it clockwise all the way until it locks.
Attach the cuff on the "B" end of the hose and then con-
nect it to the dust outlet of an power tool.
Replacing the front cuff (Fig. 11)
Change the front cuff of the hose according to the dust
outlet size of a power tool you use.
To remove the front cuff, hold the hose and turn it coun-
terclockwise.
To mount the front cuff, turn it clockwise and then screw it
in until it stops.

OPERATION

WARNING:
• Do not use the shoulder strap when working in a high
place.
• When using the cleaner as a stationary cleaner, place it
on a flat and stable surface.
Vacuum cleaner (Fig. 12 & 13)
When using the cleaner as a portable cleaner, cross-
hanging the shoulder strap before the breast is difficult to
drop the cleaner.
NOTE:
• Long cut-off decorative paper that may be produced by
plaster board cutting work depending on the conditions
of workpiece to be cut and that may be stuffed inside
the hose may cause the hose suction blocking. When
this occurs, change the cutting depth setting of power
tool to deeper depth, which will relieve the hose suction
blocking.
CAUTION:
• When the dust bag is just new, dust may come out of its
surface. Using it a few times will minimize the dust leak
from the surface.
Operation of the cleaner with a nozzle or a dust
bag being installed
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the cleaner is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before installing or
removing the nozzle or any other attachment on the
cleaner. Failure to switch off and remove the battery
cartridge may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
• Before the blower mode operation immediately after
the cleaner mode operation, remove all remaining dust
from the cleaner due to possible blow out of dust.
Using as a blower (Fig. 14)
Install the nozzle onto the outlet (air vent) without fail.
To install the nozzle, fit the pin protruding from the inside
of nozzle to one of the cleaner notches and then turn the
nozzle clockwise securely.
To remove the nozzle, turn counterclockwise and pull it
out.
Direct the top point of the cleaner and then switch on.
Emptying the dust bag
WARNING:
• Always be sure that both the cleaner and a con-
nected power tool are switched off and the battery
cartridge is removed and the power tool, if corded
tool, is unplugged before installing or removing the
dust bag on the cleaner and emptying the dust bag
(made of cloth). Failure to switch off, remove the bat-
tery cartridge and unplug the connected power tool
may result in electric shock and serious personal injury.
• When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust
bag from the cleaner and pull the fastener out. Empty
the dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to
remove particles adhering to the insides which might
hamper further collection.
NOTE:
• For the time to empty the dust bag, use a guide line
that the dust bag becomes full when drilling about
450 holes with 6.5 mm diameter and 40 mm depth
on the concrete. A dust bag clogged with the built up
particles may reduce the dust collection power and
cause damage to the cleaner motor.
CAUTION:
• Attach the dust bag (made of cloth) to the dust bag
joint securely and close the fastener completely
before use. Failure to attach the dust bag securely and
close its fastener completely may cause blow-out of
dust and result in serious personal injury.
Pick up the square section of the dust bag joint firmly,
turn it counterclockwise and then remove the dust bag.
(Fig. 15)
Open the fastener and dispose of the dust. (Fig. 16)
CAUTION:
• Remove all particles adhering to the fastener area.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
• Always be sure that the cleaner is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before attempting to per-
form inspection or maintenance.
Cleaning the filter area (Fig. 17)
CAUTION:
• Do not pick up materials other than dust, such as
stone, wood chip and the like since this cleaner is
intended for dust collection. Picking up stone, wood
chip and the like may cause damage to the fan and the
cleaner.
Check and clean up the filter area in the suction inlet reg-
ularly. Remove foreign objects which will obstruct suc-
tion.
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