Makita VC005GL Instruction Manual page 9

Adjusting suction power
The suction power can be adjusted according to your
work needs.
• Turn the suction force adjusting knob to the left to
reduce the suction power.
• Turn the suction force adjusting knob to the right
to increase the suction power.
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► 1. Stand-by switch 2. Power button 3. Suction force
adjusting knob
Locking and unlocking casters
Front casters can be locked with stoppers to help the
cleaner stand still.
Lower the stopper lever by hand to lock the caster, and
raise it up to release.
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► 1. Caster 2. Stopper lever 3. Unlocked position
4. Locked position
NOTE: When moving the cleaner, make sure that the
caster is unlocked. Moving the cleaner with the caster
in a locked position may cause damage to the caster.
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Carriage handle
CAUTION:
Lift and carry the appliance with
due care. Failing to do so may result in personal
injury or damage to the appliance.
When carrying the cleaner, carry it by holding the handle on the head
unit. The handle is retractable on the head unit when not in use.
Fig.10
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appliance is
switched off and the battery cartridges are removed
before carrying out any work on the appliance.
CAUTION:
Always wear dust mask during
assembly or maintenance.
Installing powder filter (HEPA) and
prefilter (for dry dust)
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Never pick up water or other liquids
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 out of the tank.
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► 1. Filter cage 2. Cloth filter 3. Tank
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