Makita VC008GZ Manual De Instrucciones página 19

1. Open the lid and take out the filter bag. Release
the hook on the HEPA filter and remove it from the
vacuum cleaner body.
► Fig.38
2. Beat the dust off from the HEPA filter. The HEPA
filter can be washed with water. Rinse away the dust
and particles on the HEPA filter every 1 or 2 month.
After that, dry the HEPA filter completely in a shaded
and well-ventilated place to prevent unpleasant odor or
malfunctions.
3.
To install the HEPA filter, insert the side without the
flap into the holder then push the HEPA filter downward
until the flap is secured by the rib.
► Fig.39: 1. Holder 2. HEPA filter 3. Rib 4. Flap
Cleaning the dust bag
Regularly clean the dust bag with soap and water. Turn
the dust bag inside out and remove the sticky dust.
Wash lightly by hand and rinse well with water. Dry
completely before installing to the vacuum cleaner.
► Fig.40
NOTICE:
Wet dust bag lowers the vacuuming per-
formance as well as the life of the motor.
Clearing the clog
When clearing the clog, remove the hose or the exten-
sion wand, or the bent pipe assembly to check inside.
Removing/attaching the snap-on type bent pipe
assembly
To remove, pull the bent pipe assembly while pressing
both of the tab on the hose end.
To attach, insert the hose end into the bent pipe assem-
bly. Make sure that the tabs on the hose end snap into
the holes on the bent pipe assembly.
► Fig.41: 1. Hose end 2. Tab 3. Hole 4. Bent pipe
assembly
Removing/attaching the screw-in type bent pipe
assembly
To remove, loosen the sleeve of bent pipe assembly
from the hose.
To attach, fasten the sleeve of bent pipe assembly onto
the hose.
► Fig.42: 1. Hose 2. Bent pipe assembly 3. Sleeve
Cyclone attachment
Optional accessory
NOTE: When using the cyclone attachment with this
appliance, the bent pipe is also required.
► Fig.43: 1. Cyclone attachment
About the cyclone attachment
Using the cleaner with the cyclone attachment installed
reduces the amount of dust that enters the dust bag,
which helps to prevent the suction force from weaken-
ing. In addition, cleaning after use is also simple.
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
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.
CAUTION:
Clean the mesh filter of the
cyclone attachment and the dust bag of the
cleaner unit when they become clogged.
Continued use in the clogged condition may result in
heating or smoke.
NOTICE:
When the cyclone attachment is
attached, do not use the cyclone attachment in
the horizontal or upward facing condition. Doing
so may cause the mesh filter to become clogged.
NOTICE:
Always use the cleaner with the dust
bag installed, even when using the cyclone
attachment. Using the cleaner without the dust bag
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 dust bag of the cleaner when dust has
accumulated. Continued use will result in weakened
suction force.
NOTE: You can use the cyclone attachment with or
without lock function.
NOTE: To install or remove the cyclone attachment,
refer to the section "Using as a cleaner".
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.44: 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.45: 1. Dust case 2. Button (two locations)
NOTE: Check that the cyclone attachment, cleaner,
and straight pipe are locked properly before restarting
operation.
NOTE: If the suction force does not recover even
after disposing of the dust and cleaning the mesh
filter, check whether dust has accumulated in the dust
bag of the cleaner or clogging has occurred.
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