Makita VC010G Instruction Manual page 18

How to clear the clog
NOTICE:
Do not operate the appliance with the
intake flow path clogged. Continuous use with the
intake flow path clogged results in reduced suction
power.
1. Remove the bottom plate, and then remove the
brushroll.
2.
Remove the aluminum pipe from the appliance
and from the hose.
3. Turn the hose counterclockwise, and then remove
the hose from the appliance.
4. Remove the suction hose by pulling the tab.
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Fig.41
► 1. Bottom plate 2. Brushroll 3. Aluminum pipe
4. Hose 5. Suction hose 6. Tab
5.
Inspect the intake flow path of air for the inside of
the aluminum pipe and the hose, and the suction hose.
Remove the debris from inside of them.
6. Align the tongue of the suction hose with the
groove in the housing and slip it into place.
Fig.42
► 1. Tongue 2. Groove
7. Install the hose, aluminum pipe, brushroll, and
bottom plate.
CAUTION:
Install the hose, pipe firmly.
Otherwise dust leakage may occur and cause injury.
Dust bag
Optional accessory
The dust bag can be used repeatedly by cleaning it out.
Installing and removing dust bag
The procedure of installing and removing the dust bag
is same as the filter bag. Please refer to the section for
installing the filter bag and removing the filter bag.
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Fig.43
► 1. Dust bag 2. Rubber cap
NOTICE:
rubber cap first. Insert the dust bag with the rub-
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ber cap behind.
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When installing the dust bag, open the
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