Makita VC010G Instruction Manual page 21

Installing cyclone attachment
1. Turn the cuff on the hose counterclockwise and
remove the hose, pipe grip, and aluminum pipe from the
appliance.
► Fig.47: 1. Cuff 2. Hose 3. Pipe grip 4. Aluminum
pipe
2. Turn the side of the stopper on the cyclone attach-
ment upward, aligning the stopper with the groove
of the suction inlet. Lock the stopper by inserting the
cyclone attachment until it clicks. Pull the cyclone
attachment lightly to make sure it will not be removed.
Install the straight pipe with the same procedure as the
cyclone attachment.
► Fig.48: 1. Grip for cyclone attachment 2. Suction
inlet 3. Cyclone attachment 4. Straight
pipe for cyclone attachment 5. Stopper
6. Locking button
3.
Install the cyclone attachment on the appliance,
and then turn the cuff on the hose clockwise to fix it.
► Fig.49
Disposing of dust
When dust has accumulated up to the full line of the
dust case, follow the procedure below and dispose of
the dust.
1. Hold the dust case firmly, press and hold the two
buttons, and remove the dust case.
► Fig.50: 1. Full line 2. Dust case 3. Button (two
locations) 4. Mesh filter
2.
Dispose of the dust inside the dust case and
remove any dust and powder adhered to the surface of
the mesh filter.
3. Insert the dust case all the way until the two but-
tons lock with a click.
► Fig.51: 1. Dust case 2. Button (two locations)
NOTE: Hold the cyclone attachment firmly when
installing the dust case.
NOTE: Check that the cyclone attachment, cleaner,
and straight pipe are locked properly before restarting
operation.
NOTE: The indicator of excess level of dust on the
cleaner will not light up when the dust case of the
cyclone attachment becomes full.
NOTE: Under the following conditions, check whether
dust has accumulated inside the filter bag of the
cleaner or clogging in the air path has occurred. Clear
the causes where necessary.
— If the suction performance does not improve
after you have removed dust from the dust case
and cleaned the mesh filter.
— If the indicator of excess level of dust on the
cleaner continues to light up.
Cleaning
When the dust case becomes dirty or the mesh filter is
clogged, remove and wash them with water. (Refer to
"Disposing of dust" for the removal procedure.)
Dry the parts thoroughly before reinstallation and use.
► Fig.52: 1. Dust case 2. Mesh filter
When the mesh filter gets dirty badly, clean it in the
following procedures.
1. Turn the mesh filter counterclockwise and remove
it while the hooks are unlocked.
► Fig.53: 1. Mesh filter 2. Hook
2.
Remove the dust on the mesh filter and then wash
it with water. After that, dry it thoroughly.
3. Insert the mesh filter into the base while the hooks
are aligned with the port. Turn the mesh filter clockwise
until the hooks are locked with a click. Make sure that
the mesh filter is installed securely.
► Fig.54: 1. Mesh filter 2. Hook 3. Port
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