Troubleshooting
Before asking for repairs, check the following points.
Symptom
Weak suction power
Not working
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to repair the cleaner by yourself.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
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Extension wand (Straight pipe)
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Nozzle
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Nozzle for carpet
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Shelf brush
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Corner nozzle
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Round brush
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Flexible hose
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Filter
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Prefilter
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High performance filter
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HEPA filter
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Makita genuine battery and charger
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Free nozzle
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Seat nozzle
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Crevice nozzle
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Wall mount for cordless cleaner
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Cyclone attachment
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
Cyclone attachment
► Fig.35: 1. Release button 2. Hook 3. Straight pipe
4. Cyclone attachment 5. Suction inlet
About the cyclone attachment
Using the cleaner with the cyclone attachment installed
reduces the amount of dust that enters the capsule,
which helps to prevent the suction force from weaken-
ing. In addition, cleaning after use is also simple.
Area to be investigated
Is the capsule full of dust?
Is the filter clogged?
Is the battery cartridge exhausted ?
Is the battery cartridge exhausted ?
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool. If the
battery cartridge is left inserted, the cleaner may start
unexpectedly and result in injury.
cyclone attachment and the filters of the cleaner
unit when they become clogged. Continued use in
the clogged condition may result in heating or smoke.
NOTICE:
attached, do not use the cleaner in the horizontal
or upward facing condition. Doing so may cause
the mesh filter to become clogged.
NOTICE:
installed, even when using the cyclone attach-
ment. Using the cleaner without the filters installed
may result in a motor malfunction.
NOTE: Check that the cyclone attachment, cleaner,
and straight pipe are locked properly before use.
NOTE: Empty the dust case of the cyclone attach-
ment and the capsule of the cleaner when dust has
accumulated. Continued use will result in weakened
suction force.
NOTE: You can also use the cyclone attachment with-
out lock function.
NOTE: To install or remove the cyclone attachment,
refer to the section "Installing or removing the cleaner
attachment".
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.
buttons, and remove the dust case.
► Fig.36: 1. Full line 2. Dust case 3. Button (two
2.
remove any dust and powder adhered to the surface of
the mesh filter.
3.
tons lock with a click.
► Fig.37: 1. Dust case 2. Button (two locations)
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Empty the capsule of dust.
Clean or wash the filter.
Charge the battery cartridge.
Charge the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
CAUTION:
Clean the mesh filter of the
When the cyclone attachment is
Always use the cleaner with the filters
Hold the dust case firmly, press and hold the two
locations) 4. Mesh filter
Dispose of the dust inside the dust case and
Insert the dust case all the way until the two but-
Fixing method