Operation - Makita DVC260 Instruction Manual

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.
Assembling hose
Insert the hose cuff into the vacuum cleaner body and
turn it clockwise.
► Fig.14: 1. Hose cuff 2. Vacuum cleaner body
Assembling wand and nozzle
For vacuum cleaner type only
Connect the nozzle to the extension wand. After that,
shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then connect the
hose with the extension wand.
Connecting extension wand and nozzle
► Fig.15: 1. Extension wand 2. Free nozzle
3. T-shape nozzle
Connecting hose and extension wand
► Fig.16: 1. Hose 2. Extension wand 3. Free nozzle
NOTE: The free nozzle can be attached to the hose
directly.
Connecting the tool
For dust extraction type only
Connect the front cuff on the hose with the tool's
extraction outlet.
► Fig.17: 1. Front cuff 2. Extraction outlet
Always use a suitable front cuff. The front cuff can be
detached by turning it counterclockwise while holding
the hose. When connecting, make sure that the front
cuff is securely screwed in the hose.
► Fig.18: 1. Hose 2. Front cuff
When using the front cuff 24, insert it to the front cuff 22
that is connected to the hose.
► Fig.19: 1. Front cuff 22 2. Front cuff 24
Attaching bent pipe assembly
For dust extraction type, use the optional bent pipe
assembly for vacuum cleaning. To attach the bent pipe
assembly, unscrew the front cuff from the hose and
fasten the sleeve of bent pipe assembly onto the hose.
► Fig.20: 1. Hose 2. Bent pipe assembly 3. Sleeve
Installing filter bag
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.
NOTICE:
When the filter bag is already full, replace
with new one. Continuous use with the filter bag full
results in reduced suction power.
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.21: 1. Hook 2. Lid
2. Insert the filter bag into the slit on the upper side of
the room as illustrated.
► Fig.22: 1. Slit 2. Filter bag / Dust bag
When using the dust bag (optional accessory), insert
the brim of the dust bag into the slit.
► Fig.23: 1. Slit 2. Brim
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.24: 1. Rubber ring on the filter bag 2. Rim on
the hose cuff 3. Cardboard portion of the
filter bag 4. Hose cuff

OPERATION

WARNING:
instructed on the use of the vacuum cleaner.
WARNING:
able for picking up hazardous dust.
CAUTION:
This cleaner is for dry use only.
CAUTION:
This cleaner is for indoor use only.
CAUTION:
Always insert the battery cartridge
all the way until it locks in place. If you can see the
red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not
locked completely. Insert it fully until the red indicator
cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of
the tool, causing injury to you or someone around
you.
1. Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body and fas-
ten upper and lower belts. Adjust the tightness as
necessary.
► Fig.25
2. Press button to start vacuuming. If you want
to lower the suction power, press
time. Press button to stop.
► Fig.26
During the operation, hook the switch box on the lower
belt. The hook can be slanted for lighting forward.
► Fig.27
NOTE: The vacuum cleaner will automatically
switches off and the LED light flashes when the vac-
uum cleaner is overheated due to the reduced air-
flow into the machine caused by clogged hose, pipe,
filter or other reasons. In this case, remove the cause
of the problem and cool the vacuum cleaner before
restarting.
11 ENGLISH
Operators shall be adequately
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