State of abnormality
Cannot erase all tool registrations in
the cleaner.
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
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High pressure washer
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Tools made of hard materials such as a wire
brush
1.
Open the front cover and take out the filter bag/
dust bag. Release the hook on the filter and remove it
from the vacuum cleaner body.
► Fig.50: 1. Hook 2. HEPA filter
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.51: 1. Groove 2. HEPA filter 3. Hook
Probable cause (malfunction)
Pressing the wireless button on the tool. Press the wireless button on the cleaner for erasing
The stand-by switch on the cleaner is
not set to " I (ON)".
The wireless activation button is not
held down correctly.
25 ENGLISH
Remedy
all tool registrations.
Set the stand-by switch on the cleaner to " I (ON)".
Hold down the wireless activation button for more
than 6 seconds and then release it when the wire-
less activation lamp blinks in red. Hold down the
wireless activation button for more than 6 seconds
again until the wireless activation button rapidly
blinks in red and then release the button.
Cleaning the sponge filter
CAUTION:
After cleaning the sponge filters,
be sure to install them to the vacuum cleaner.
If washed in water, dry them up thoroughly before
installing. Insufficiently dried sponge filters may
shorten the service life of the motor.
Sponge filters underneath the HEPA filter prevent dust
from getting into the motor.
1.
Remove the sponge filters from the vacuum
cleaner.
► Fig.52: 1. Sponge filter
2.
Wipe and shake dust off the sponge filters by
hand. When the sponge filters are clogged, wash them
in soapy water.
► Fig.53
3.
Install the sponge filters in their original position.
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.54
NOTICE:
Wet dust bag lowers the vacuuming per-
formance as well as the life of the motor.
Cleaning the room for filter bag/
dust bag
This appliance is equipped with a dust beating system.
As you walk while carrying the cleaner, springs under-
neath the board vibrate the board and shake the dust off
the filter bag/dust bag.
When cleaning the room for filter bag/dust bag, remove
and wipe the board inside.
► Fig.55: 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.56: 1. Board