Maintenance; Cleaning The Hepa Filter; Cleaning The Dust Bag - Makita VC008G Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appli-
ance is switched off and the battery cartridge is
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.

Cleaning the HEPA filter

CAUTION:
Do not use the vacuum cleaner
without a HEPA filter or continue to use dirty or
damaged HEPA filter. Vacuumed dust or particles
may be exhausted from the cleaner and they may
cause respiratory disease to the operator.
NOTICE:
To keep optimum suction power and
clean exhaust, clean the HEPA filter periodically. If
enough suction power is not obtained even after
the cleaning, replace the HEPA filter with new one.
NOTICE:
To prevent the HEPA filter from being
damaged, do not use following tools and similar
items for cleaning :
— Air duster
High pressure washer
—
— Tools made of hard materials such as a
metallic brush
1. Open the lid and take out the filter bag. Release
the hook on the HEPA filter and remove it from the
vacuum cleaner body.
Fig.35
2. Beat the dust off from the HEPA filter. The HEPA
filter can be washed with water. Rinse away the dust
and particles on the HEPA filter every 1 or 2 month.
After that, dry the HEPA filter completely in a shaded
and well-ventilated place to prevent unpleasant odor or
malfunctions.
3. To install the HEPA filter, insert the side without the
flap into the holder then push the HEPA filter downward
until the flap is secured by the rib.
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Fig.36
► 1. Holder 2. HEPA filter 3. Rib 4. Flap

Cleaning the dust bag

Regularly clean the dust bag with soap and water. Turn
the dust bag inside out and remove the sticky dust.
Wash lightly by hand and rinse well with water. Dry
completely before installing to the vacuum cleaner.
Fig.37
NOTICE:
Wet dust bag lowers the vacuuming per-
formance as well as the life of the motor.
Clearing the clog
When clearing the clog, remove the hose or the exten-
sion wand, or the bent pipe assembly to check inside.
Removing/attaching the snap-on type bent pipe
assembly
To remove, pull the bent pipe assembly while pressing
both of the tab on the hose end.
To attach, insert the hose end into the bent pipe assem-
bly. Make sure that the tabs on the hose end snap into
the holes on the bent pipe assembly.
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