Use and Care Manual

13 ENGLISH
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
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.
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.
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Cleaning
CAUTION: Clean lters when they become
clogged. Continuing use in the clogged condition
mayresultinheatingorre.
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 lters by air duster. It brings dust into
the housing and causes failure.
NOTICE: After washing lters, dry them thor-
oughly before use.Insu󰀩cientlydriedltersmay
cause poor suction and shorten the service life of the
motor.
NOTICE: After cleaning lters and sponge lter,
be sure to re-install them before use. If you use the
cleanerwithoutltersandspongelter,dustcomes
into the motor housing and cause malfunction.
Cleaner body
Fromtimetotimewipeo󰀨theoutside(cleanerbody)of
the cleaner using a cloth dampened in soapy water.
Cleanoutalsothesuctionopeningandltermountingarea.
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High performance lter
Washthelterinsoapywaterwhenitiscloggedwith
dust and the cleaner power becomes weak. Dry it out
thoroughly before use.
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HEPA lter
Optional accessory
NOTICE: Do not rub or scratch the HEPA lter
with hard objects such as a brush and a paddle.
CloggedHEPAltercausespoorsuctionperformance.
Cleanoutthelterfromtimetotime.
OccasionallywashtheHEPAlterinwater,rinseand
dry thoroughly in the shade before use. Never wash the
lterinawashingmachine.
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