Maintenance - Makita VC005GL Instruction Manual

NOTE: Take the polyethylene bag out of the tank
carefully to avoid it from being scratched and torn by
the edges inside the tank.
NOTE: Empty the polyethylene bag before it
becomes full. Too much dust in the tank may cause
the polyethylene bag to be torn.
Installing multi hook
Use the multi hook to hold a hose, accessories and
attachments not in use in place, and you can quickly
take them out according to your preferences.
► Fig.17
Place the multi hook over the mounting base at the rear
of the cleaner, setting the rails on the multi hook along
the grooves on the mounting base.
► Fig.18: 1. Multi hook 2. Mounting base
Installing MAKPAC adapter
Optional accessory
Connectable and stackable MAKPAC storage cases
can be installed on top of the cleaner with an optional
adapter. The cases are available in many sizes and
styles to suit your preferences.
Place the mounting base hook over the handle of the
cleaner with its mounting surface facing upwards when
the handle is folded into the closed position.
► Fig.19: 1. Mounting base hook 2. Mounting surface
3. Handle
Mount the MAKPAC adapter onto the mounting base
hook, and secure them together with four screws
provided.
► Fig.20: 1. MAKPAC adapter 2. Mounting base hook
3. Screw
Lift the push bar up and tighten the knob to prepare
installing the MAKPAC cases onto the cleaner.
► Fig.21: 1. Push bar 2. Knob
NOTE: For details on installing the MAKPAC cases,
refer to the instructions provided with the MAKPAC
adapter and cases.
Connecting the hose
NOTICE:
Never force the hose for bending or
stamp it. Never move the cleaner by a hose.
Forcing, stamping and pulling the hose may cause a
breakage or deformation of the hose.
NOTICE:
When picking up large wastes such as
planer carvings, concrete dusts or similar other
than small wastes, use the 38 mm inner diameter
hose (optional accessory). Using the 28 mm inner
diameter hose (optional accessory) may cause a
hose stuffing and damage.
Insert the hose end to the dust intake (hose inlet) of the
cleaner, then turn it clockwise until it locks in place.
► Fig.22: 1. Hose 2. Dust intake (hose inlet)
Installing or removing cleaner attachments
CAUTION:
After installing an attachment,
check if it is securely installed. If the attachment
is installed imperfectly, it may come off and cause
personal injury.
Attachments with lock function
NOTICE:
When installing the attachment with
lock function, be sure to align the release button
with the hook on the attachment. If they are not
aligned, the attachment will not be locked and may
come off from the cleaner.
Insert an attachment into the suction inlet of the cleaner
by pushing them together with a click.
To remove the attachment, pull it off while pushing the release button.
► Fig.23: 1. Suction inlet with lock function 2. Release
button 3. Attachment with lock function
NOTE: An attachment with lock function can only be
installed in the suction inlet with lock function.
► Fig.24: 1. Attachment with lock function 2. Suction
inlet with lock function 3. Suction inlet with-
out lock function
Attachments without lock function
Optional accessory
Insert an attachment into the suction inlet of the cleaner
by pushing and hand screwing it in place.
Hand twist and pull the attachment apart from the suc-
tion inlet after use.
► Fig.25
Adjusting lengths of slide-type
extension wand
A slide-type extension wand can be combined for
shorter and longer lengths. It allows to clean hard-to-
reach areas and comfortable positioning options.
Pull in and out the slide pipe to change wand lengths
while pressing and holding the slide button.
Release the slide button to lock the slide pipe in your desired position.
► Fig.26: 1. Slide pipe 2. Slide button

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appliance
is switched off and the battery cartridges are
removed before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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