Maintenance - Makita VC001GL Instruction Manual

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.26
Attachments with lock function
Optional accessory
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.27: 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.28: 1. Attachment with lock function 2. Suction
inlet with lock function 3. Suction inlet with-
out lock function
Adjusting lengths of slide-type
extension wand
Optional accessory
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.29: 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.
Storage of accessories
Accessories and attachments not in use, such as noz-
zles and brushes, can be hooked and stored in the multi
hook at the rear of the cleaner.
► Fig.30: 1. Multi hook 2. Accessories and attach-
ments not in use
Pipes (with an optional stopper installed) can be placed
into the pipe holder when not using the cleaner for a
short time.
► Fig.31: 1. Stopper (optional accessory) 2. Pipe
holder
A hose can be wrapped and stored around the housing
or handle of the cleaner in large loops. Connect its both
ends together to make loops and hook the loops onto
the handle raised up. Alternatively, keep its root end
installed in the hose inlet and hang the loops on the
multi hook with the loose end tied up.
► Fig.32
► Fig.33
Cleaning of cloth filter
Clean out the cloth filter at regular intervals since
clogged cloth filter may result in poor suction
performance.
Wipe and shake dust off the cloth filter by hand on
occasions.
► Fig.34: 1. Cloth filter
Cleaning of powder filter (HEPA) and
prefilter
Optional accessory
Clean out the powder filter, prefilter and damper at
regular intervals since clogged filters and damper may
result in poor suction performance.
Routinely wipe and shake dust off filters and damper
by hand.
Occasionally wash the powder filter in water, rinse and
dry thoroughly in the shade before use. Never wash
filters in a washing machine.
► Fig.35
NOTE: Do not rub or scratch the powder filter, the
prefilter and the damper with hard objects such as a
brush and a paddle.
NOTE: The filters wear out in course of time. It is
recommended to have some spares for them.
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