Makita DVC660 Manuel D'instructions page 17

MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appli-
ance is switched off and the battery cartridge is
removed before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
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.
Cleaning the HEPA filter
CAUTION:
Do not use the vacuum cleaner
without a filter or continue to use dirty or dam-
aged filter. Vacuumed dust or particles may be
exhausted from the cleaner and they may cause
respiratory disease to the operator.
NOTICE:
To keep optimum suction power and
clean exhaust, clean the filter periodically. If
enough suction power is not obtained even after
the cleaning, replace the filter with new one.
NOTICE:
To prevent the filter from being dam-
aged, do not use following tools and similar items
for cleaning :
Air duster
—
— High pressure washer
— Tools made of hard materials such as a
metallic brush
1. Open the lid and take out the filter bag/dust bag.
Release the hook on the filter and remove it from the
vacuum cleaner body.
► Fig.37: 1. Hook
2. Beat the dust off from the filter. The filter can be
washed with water. Rinse away the dust and particles
on the filter every 1 or 2 month. After that, dry the filter
completely in a shaded and well-ventilated place to
prevent unpleasant odor or malfunctions.
3. To install the filter, insert the side without the
hooks into the groove then push in the filter until the
hooks are secured with a click.
► Fig.38: 1. Groove 2. HEPA filter 3. Hook
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.39
NOTICE:
Wet dust bag lowers the vacuuming per-
formance as well as the life of the motor.
Cleaning the clog
When cleaning 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.40: 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.41: 1. Hose 2. Bent pipe assembly 3. Sleeve
Cleaning the room for filter bag/
dust bag
When cleaning the room for filter bag/dust bag, remove
and wipe the board inside.
► Fig.42: 1. Board
Removing the board
1. Remove the HEPA filter. Refer to the section for
cleaning the HEPA filter for how to remove.
2. Push down the board, and slide it to left until the
board touches the wall.
3. Lift the right side of the board up and take it out.
► Fig.43: 1. Board
The board is supported by three springs.
If the springs came off from the board or the lever,
reattach them as illustrated.
► Fig.44: 1. Spring for board 2. Spring for lever
3. Projection
NOTE: Attach the springs securely so that the springs
touch the root of the projections.
Attaching the board
1. Insert the straight side of the board into the
catches in the lower left side of the room.
2. Put the right side of the board in place.
► Fig.45: 1. Board 2. Straight side 3. Catch
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