Maintenance; Cleaning The Sponge Filter - Makita VC011G Instruction Manual

During the operation, hook the switch box on the D-ring or
the hanging part of the lower belt. The hook can be slanted
for lighting forward when hooked on the hanging part.
► Fig.38: 1. D-ring 2. Hanging part
3. Replace the filter bag when it becomes full. Open
the front cover and take out the filter bag. Pull the strip
on the side of the opening to shut the filter bag and
dispose of the filter bag in whole.
► Fig.39: 1. Strip
When using a dust bag, take out the dust bag and dis-
pose of the dust by releasing the latch.
► Fig.40: 1. Latch
NOTICE:
Do not put filter bag/dust bag or other
heavy objects on the front cover. The appliance
may fall down.
NOTICE:
Periodically check the filter bag
whether the filter is full or not. Continuous use with
the filter bag full results in reduced suction power.
NOTICE:
Do not use a used filter bag. The filter
bag is designed for single use. Using filter bag repeat-
edly may cause clogging of the filter and results in
damage to the cleaner. If you want to use the bag
repeatedly, use a dust bag.

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 filter or continue to use dirty or dam-
aged 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 filter periodically. If
enough suction power is not obtained even after
the cleaning, replace the filter with new one.
NOTICE:
To prevent the filter from being dam-
aged, do not use following tools and similar items
for cleaning:
— Air duster
— High pressure washer
Tools made of hard materials such as a wire
—
brush
1. Open the front cover and take out the filter bag/
dust bag. Release the hook on the filter and remove it
from the vacuum cleaner body.
► Fig.41: 1. Hook 2. HEPA filter
2. Beat the dust off from the filter. The filter can be
washed with water. Rinse away the dust and particles
on the filter every 1 or 2 month. After that, dry the filter
completely in a shaded and well-ventilated place to
prevent unpleasant odor or malfunctions.
3.
To install the filter, insert the side without the
hooks into the groove then push in the filter until the
hooks are secured with a click.
► Fig.42: 1. Groove 2. HEPA filter 3. Hook

Cleaning the sponge filter

CAUTION:
After cleaning the sponge filters,
be sure to install them to the vacuum cleaner.
If washed in water, dry them up thoroughly before
installing. Insufficiently dried sponge filters may
shorten the service life of the motor.
Sponge filters underneath the HEPA filter prevent dust
from getting into the motor.
1.
Remove the sponge filters from the vacuum
cleaner.
► Fig.43: 1. Sponge filter
2. Wipe and shake dust off the sponge filters by
hand. When the sponge filters are clogged, wash them
in soapy water.
► Fig.44
3.
Install the sponge filters in their original position.
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.45
NOTICE:
Wet dust bag lowers the vacuuming per-
formance as well as the life of the motor.
Cleaning the clog
When cleaning the clog, remove the hose or the exten-
sion wand, or the bent pipe assembly to check inside.
Refer to the section for attaching bent pipe assembly.
Cleaning the room for filter bag/
dust bag
This appliance is equipped with a dust beating system.
As you walk while carrying the cleaner, springs under-
neath the board vibrate the board and shake the dust off
the filter bag/dust bag.
When cleaning the room for filter bag/dust bag, remove
and wipe the board inside.
► Fig.46: 1. Board
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