MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
After use
CAUTION:
Putting the cleaner against the
wall without any other support may cause the
cleaner to fall down, resulting in personal injury
or damage to the cleaner.
► Fig.42
Cleaning
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
NOTICE:
Do not blow dust sticking on the
cleaner and filters by air duster. It brings dust into
the housing and causes failure.
NOTICE:
After washing filters, dry them thor-
oughly before use. Insufficiently dried filters may
cause poor suction and shorten the service life of the
motor.
NOTICE:
After cleaning filters and sponge filter,
be sure to re-install them before use. If you use the
cleaner without filters and sponge filter, dust comes
into the motor housing and cause malfunction.
Cleaner body
From time to time wipe off the outside (cleaner body) of
the cleaner using a cloth dampened in soapy water.
Clean out also the suction opening and filter mounting
area.
► Fig.43
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.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed
by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Filter
Wash the filter in soapy water when it is clogged with
dust and the cleaner power becomes weak. Dry it out
thoroughly before use.
► Fig.44
HEPA filter
Optional accessory
NOTICE:
with hard objects such as a brush and a paddle.
Clogged HEPA filter cause poor suction performance.
Clean out the filter from time to time.
Occasionally wash the HEPA filter in water, rinse and
dry thoroughly in the shade before use. Never wash the
filter in a washing machine.
► Fig.45
Sponge filter
When the sponge filter becomes dirty, clean it as
follows.
1.
2.
3.
you wash it, dry it out thoroughly before use.
4.
and set it in the original position. Make sure that each
bottom edge of the pillar holds down the sponge filter,
and there is no gap between the sponge filter and suc-
tion opening.
► Fig.46: 1. Sponge filter 2. Bottom edge of pillar
Area to be investigated
Is the capsule full of dust?
Is the filter clogged?
Is the battery cartridge discharged?
Is the battery cartridge discharged?
15 ENGLISH
Do not rub or scratch the HEPA filter
Remove the filter.
Pull out the sponge filter from between the pillars.
Clean the sponge filter by tapping or washing. If
Insert the sponge filter from between the pillars
Empty the capsule of dust.
Clean or wash the filter.
Charge the battery cartridge.
Charge the battery cartridge.
Fixing method