Connecting The Tool - Makita VC012G Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appli-
ance is switched off and the battery cartridge
is removed before carrying out any work on the
appliance.
Assembling hose
Insert the hose cuff into the vacuum cleaner body and
turn it clockwise.
► Fig.13: 1. Hose cuff 2. Vacuum cleaner body

Connecting the tool

If the bent pipe assembly is attached to the hose,
loosen the sleeve of bent pipe assembly and remove it.
► Fig.14: 1. Hose 2. Bent pipe assembly 3. Sleeve
1. Attach the front cuff to the hose for dust extraction.
When connecting the front cuff, make sure that it is
securely screwed on the hose.
2. Connect the front cuff to the tool's extraction
outlet.
► Fig.15: 1. Front cuff 2. Extraction outlet 3. Hose
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.
► Fig.16: 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.
1. Fasten the sleeve of bent pipe assembly onto the
hose.
► Fig.17: 1. Hose 2. Bent pipe assembly 3. Sleeve
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.
► Fig.18: 1. Extension wand 2. Flexible rubber 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.
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.19: 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Button 3. Slide-
type extension wand 4. Flexible rubber
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.20: 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.21: 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Ring-type exten-
sion wand 3. Flexible rubber nozzle
NOTE: The flexible rubber nozzle can be attached to
the bent pipe assembly without pipe lock directly.
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.22: 1. Ring
Hose hook
When you suspend the operation, the hook on the bent
pipe assembly can be used for hanging the wand on the
hanging part of the lower belt.
► Fig.23: 1. Hook 2. Lower belt 3. Hanging part
Installing filter bag / dust bag
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Do not use a damaged filter bag.
Always use the vacuum cleaner with the filter bag
properly installed. Otherwise the vacuumed dust
or particles may be exhausted from the cleaner
and they may cause respiratory disease to the
operator.
Install either dust bag or filter bag before using cleaner.
— Dust bag is usable many times repeatedly by
cleaning it out.
— Filter bag is a throw-away type. Throw away the
entire filter bag without emptying when it has
become full.
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