Makita DVC261 Instruction Manual page 14

Carrying hook
Always grab the carrying hook when handling the vac-
uum cleaner body.
► Fig.7: 1. Carrying hook
Switch action
You can change the suction power in three steps: nor-
mal (1), high (2), and max (3).
To start vacuuming, press
change the suction power, press the button while the
vacuum cleaner is running. The suction power switches
in order normal (1) , high (2) , and max (3).
To turn off the vacuum cleaner, press
► Fig.8
NOTE: When you start the vacuum cleaner again, it
will start in the same suction power as the previous
setting.
LED light
LED light is installed in the head of the switch box to
ease the operations in dark places. Press
turn the light on. To turn off, press
► Fig.9
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly. Never aim the light to
other people's eyes.
NOTE: The LED light is automatically turned off when
the vacuum cleaner is not operated for more than 10
minutes.
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.
Hose band
Hose band can be used for holding the hose or free
nozzle.
To secure the hose to the vacuum cleaner body, pass
the hose band through the slot on the body. You can
attach the hose band on either side.
► Fig.10: 1. Hose band 2. Slot 3. Hose
To hold the free nozzle on the lower belt, pass the hose
band through the loop on the lower belt.
► Fig.11: 1. Hose band 2. Free nozzle
Hose hook
When you suspend the operation, the hook on the bent
pipe assembly can be used for hanging the wand on the
lower belt.
► Fig.12
button once. When you
button.
button to
button again.
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.13: 1. Hose cuff 2. Vacuum cleaner body
Using as a cleaner
Attaching bent pipe assembly
Optional accessory
NOTE: You don't need to perform this procedure
if your model comes with the bent pipe assembly
attached to the hose.
NOTE: There are two types of bent pipe assembly;
the one for slide-type extension wand and the one for
ring-type extension wand. If you prepare the bent pipe
assembly, choose the one for your desired extension
wand type.
The bent pipe assembly is used for connecting the
extension wand or nozzle for vacuum cleaning to this
product.
If you want to use this product as the vacuum cleaner,
attach the bent pipe assembly to the hose.
To attach, unscrew the front cuff from the hose and
fasten the sleeve of bent pipe assembly onto the hose.
To remove, loosen the sleeve of bent pipe assembly
from the hose.
► Fig.14: 1. Hose 2. Bent pipe assembly 3. Sleeve
Assembling nozzle and wand
Optional accessory
NOTE: The type of the nozzle and wand included in
the product varies depending on countries. In some
countries, the nozzle and wand are not included.
1.
Twist and insert the nozzle to the extension wand.
► Fig.15: 1. Extension wand 2. Free nozzle
3. T-shape nozzle 4. T-shape nozzle (slim)
NOTE: By twisting the nozzle while inserting, the noz-
zle can be attached to the extension wand securely.
NOTE: For the model with ø38 mm hose and front
cuff 38, attach the supplied nozzle to the aluminum
bending pipe / aluminum straight pipe.
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