Maintenance; Cleaning The Dust Bag; Optional Accessories - Makita VC009G Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

Always be sure that the appli-
CAUTION:
ance is switched off and the battery cartridge is
removed before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
NOTICE:
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
Do not use the vacuum cleaner
CAUTION:
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.
To keep optimum suction power and
NOTICE:
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.
To prevent the HEPA filter from being
NOTICE:
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.46
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.
► Fig.47: 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.48
NOTICE:
Wet dust bag lowers the vacuuming per-
formance as well as the life of the motor.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
These accessories or attachments
CAUTION:
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Hose (for dust extraction type)
• Hose (for vacuum cleaner type)
• Extension wand
• Free nozzle
• T-shape nozzle
• Seat nozzle
• Corner nozzle
• Shelf brush
• Round brush
• Bent pipe assembly
• Filter bag
• Dust bag
• Front cuff
• HEPA filter
• Harness cover
• Wireless unit
• Cyclone attachment
• Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
Cyclone attachment
NOTE: When using the cyclone attachment with this
appliance, the bent pipe is also required.
► Fig.49: 1. Cyclone attachment
About the cyclone attachment
Using the cleaner with the cyclone attachment installed
reduces the amount of dust that enters the dust bag,
which helps to prevent the suction force from weaken-
ing. In addition, cleaning after use is also simple.
Always be sure that the tool is
CAUTION:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool. If the
battery cartridge is left inserted, the cleaner may start
unexpectedly and result in injury.
Clean the mesh filter of the
CAUTION:
cyclone attachment and the dust bag of the
cleaner unit when they become clogged.
Continued use in the clogged condition may result in
heating or smoke.
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