Troubleshooting
Before asking for repairs, check the following points.
Symptom
Weak suction power
Not working
Noise and vibration
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.
•
Extension wand (Straight pipe)
•
Nozzle
•
Nozzle for carpet
•
Shelf brush
•
Sash nozzle
•
Round brush
•
Flexible hose
•
Filter (non-woven cloth)
•
Prefilter
•
High performance filter
•
HEPA filter
•
Seat nozzle
•
Crevice nozzle
•
Wall mount for cordless cleaner
•
Cyclone unit
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Cyclone attachment
•
Tool bag
•
Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
Area to be investigated
Is the capsule full of dust?
Is the filter clogged?
Is the battery cartridge discharged?
Is the battery cartridge discharged?
Is the filter clogged?
Is the nozzle, pipe or suction inlet of the
appliance is clogged?
Is the nozzle/pipe inlet blocked?
Cyclone attachment
Optional accessory
► Fig.37: 1. Release button 2. Hook 3. Extension
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.
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. Continuing use in
the clogged condition may result in heating or smoke.
NOTICE:
attached, do not use the cleaner in a horizontal
or upward facing position. 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 extension wand (straight pipe) are locked prop-
erly before use.
NOTE: Empty the dust case of the cyclone attachment
and the capsule of the cleaner when dust has accumu-
lated. Continuing 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 and removing cleaner
attachments".
15 ENGLISH
Empty the capsule of dust.
Clean or wash the filter.
Charge the battery cartridge.
Charge the battery cartridge.
Clean or wash the filter.
Remove the clogged objects in the nozzle,
pipe or suction inlet of the appliance.
Do not block the nozzle/pipe inlet.
wand (Straight pipe) 4. Cyclone attachment
5. Suction inlet
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
Fixing method