Makita DVC261 Instruction Manual page 15

2. Follow the procedures below, depending on the
type of the extension wand :
NOTE: The slide-type extension wand and the ring-
type extension wand are not compatible with each
other. If you want to change the slide-type extension
wand to the ring-type extension wand or vice versa,
change the bent pipe assembly also.
NOTE: The free nozzle can be attached to the bent
pipe assembly directly.
For the slide-type extension wand
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then insert the
extension wand into the bent pipe assembly until it
clicks. To disconnect, extract the extension wand with
pressing the button.
► Fig.16: 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Button 3. Slide-
type extension wand 4. Free nozzle
The length of the wand can be adjusted.
With pressing the slide button, adjust the wand length.
The length is locked when releasing the slide button.
► Fig.17: 1. Slide button
For the ring-type extension wand
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then twist and insert
the extension wand into the bent pipe assembly. To
disconnect, twist and extract it.
► Fig.18: 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Ring-type exten-
sion wand 3. Free nozzle
The length of the wand can be adjusted.
Loosen the ring on the wand and adjust the wand
length. Tighten the ring at your desired length.
► Fig.19: 1. Ring
For the aluminum bending pipe / aluminum straight
pipe
(Only for the model with ø38 mm hose and front cuff 38)
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then twist and insert
the pipe into the front cuff. To disconnect, twist and
extract it.
► Fig.20: 1. Front cuff 38 2. Aluminum bending pipe
3. Aluminum straight pipe 4. Nozzle
For the two aluminum straight pipes
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then twist and insert
the pipes. To disconnect, twist and extract it.
► Fig.21: 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Aluminum straight
pipe 1 3. Aluminum straight pipe 2
Connecting the tool
NOTE: If the bent pipe assembly is attached to the
hose, remove it beforehand.
To connect a tool to the cleaner, the dedicated hose
and/or additional parts are required. Depending on your
cleaner model, you need to replace the hose and/or
prepare additional parts.
Refer to the following table for details.
Supplied Hose end type
hose
diameter
ø28 mm
without part
with snap-on part
ø32 mm
with snap-on part
ø38 mm
with snap-on part
with front cuff 38
NOTE: Always use a suitable front cuff. When using
the front cuff 24, attach it to the front cuff 22 that is
connected to the hose.
► Fig.22: 1. Front cuff 22 2. Front cuff 24
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Action
Attach the front cuff.
Replace the hose end
(snap-on part) with the front
cuff.
The hose end can be removed
by turning it counterclockwise.
Replace the hose with the one
for dust extraction (ø28 mm,
with front cuff).
Replace the hose with the one
for dust extraction (ø28 mm,
with front cuff).
Attach the joint 22-38 or the
front cuff 24.