Makita XCV18 Instruction Manual page 11

The front cuff can be detached by turning it counter-
clockwise while holding the hose.
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.
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► 1. Front cuff 22 2. Front cuff 24
Using as a cleaner
If you want to use this product as a cleaner, follow the
below procedures.
NOTICE:
If the front cuff is attached to the hose,
remove it beforehand.
NOTE: The bent pipe assembly, extension wand, and
nozzles are supplied as optional accessories in some
countries.
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.
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Fasten the sleeve of bent pipe assembly onto the
hose.
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► 1. Hose 2. Bent pipe assembly 3. Sleeve
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To remove the bent pipe assembly, loosen the sleeve of
bent pipe assembly from the hose.
2. Twist and insert the nozzle to the extension wand.
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► 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.
3. 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.
► 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Button 3. Slide-type exten-
sion wand 4. Free nozzle
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