Makita DCL184 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Cleaner
DCL184
ENGLISH: Original instructions
Read before use.

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WARNING
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: DCL184
Capacity with a dust bag 500 mL
with a paper lter 330 mL
Continuous use
(with battery BL1830B)
1 (Normal speed mode) Approx. 80 min
2 (High speed mode) Approx. 30 min
3 (Max speed mode) Approx. 20 min
Overall length (with battery BL1830B) 365 mm
Rated voltage D.C. 18 V
Net weight 1.8 - 2.2 kg
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Specications may di󰀨er from country to country.
• The weight does not include accessories but battery cartridge(s). The lightest and heaviest combination weight
of the appliance and battery cartridge(s) are shown in the table.
Applicable battery cartridge and charger
Battery cartridge BL1815N / BL1820 / BL1820B / BL1830 / BL1830B / BL1840 /
BL1840B / BL1850 / BL1850B / BL1860B
Charger DC18RC / DC18RD / DC18RE / DC18SD / DC18SE / DC18SF /
DC18SH
• Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.
WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges
and chargers may cause injury and/or re.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols which may be used for the equip-
ment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
Read instruction manual.
Ni-MH
Li-ion
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment or battery
pack together with household waste material! In
observance of the European Directives, on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment and Batteries and
Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators
and their implementation in accordance with national
laws, electric equipment and batteries and battery
pack(s) that have reached the end of their life must
be collected separately and returned to an environ-
mentally compatible recycling facility.
Intended use
The tool is intended for collecting dry dust.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Cordless cleaner safety warnings
WARNING: IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY
all safety warnings and all instructions BEFORE
USE . Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.

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1. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
2. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
3. Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments.
4. Do not use with damaged battery. If appliance
is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to a service center.
5. Do not handle appliance with wet hands.
6. Do not put any object into openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce
air ow.
7. Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving parts.
8. Turn o󰀨 all controls before removing the
battery.
9. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
10. Do not use to pick up ammable or combusti-
ble liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas
where they may be present.
11. Use only the charger supplied by the manufac-
turer to recharge.
12. Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
13. Do not use without dust bag and/or lters in
place.
14. Do not charge the battery outdoors.
15. Recharge only with the charger specied by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery pack may create a risk of re
when used with another battery pack.
16. Use power tools only with specically desig-
nated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and re.
17. When (the) battery pack is not in use, keep
it away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another.
18. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con-
tact accidentally occurs, ush with water.
19. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
aged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in
re, explosion or risk of injury.
20. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to re or tem-
perature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
21. Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specied in the instruc-
tions. Charging improperly or at temperatures
outside the specied range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of re.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
This appliance is intended for household use.
1. Read this instruction manual and the charger
instruction manual carefully before use.
2. Do not pick up the following materials:
—
Hot materials such as lit cigarettes or spark/
metal dust generated by grinding/cutting metal
— Flammable materials such as gasoline,
thinner, benzine, kerosene or paint
— Explosive materials like nitroglycerin
—
Ignitable materials such as Aluminum, zinc,
magnesium, titanium, phosphorus or celluloid
— Wet dirt, water, oil or the like
— Hard pieces with sharp edges, such as
wood chips, metals, stones, glasses,
nails, pins or razors
— Powder to clot such as cement or toner
— Conductive dust such as metal or carbon
— Fine particle like concrete dust
Such action may cause re, injury and/or prop-
erty damage.
3. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-
thing abnormal.
4. If you drop or strike the cleaner, check it care-
fully for cracks or damage before operation.
5.
Do not bring close to stoves or other heat sources.
6. Do not block the intake hole or vent holes.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper the battery cartridge.
It may result in a re, excessive heat, or explosion.
3. If operating time has become excessively shorter,
stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of
overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out
with clear water and seek medical attention right
away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2)
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container
with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current ow, over-
heating, possible burns and even a breakdown.
6. Do not store and use the tool and battery car-
tridge in locations where the temperature may
reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the
battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a
re, excessive heat, or explosion.

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9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10.
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-
aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-
ing an expert for hazardous material is required.
Please also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.
Tape or mask o󰀨 open contacts and pack up the
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
around in the packaging.
11. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe
place. Follow your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products
specied by Makita. Installing the batteries to
non-compliant products may result in a re, exces-
sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may
take on heat which can cause burns or low
temperature burns. Pay attention to the han-
dling of hot battery cartridges.
15.
Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately
after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery
cartridge. It may result in poor performance or
breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
17. Unless the tool supports the use near
high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use
the battery cartridge near high-voltage electri-
cal power lines. It may result in a malfunction or
breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
18. Keep the battery away from children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing res, personal injury and damage. It will
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
2.
Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4. When not using the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool or the charger.
5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
CAUTION: Take care not to trap nger(s)
between cleaner and battery when loading bat-
tery. Trapping nger(s) may cause injury.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch o󰀨 the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge rmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge rmly may cause them to slip o󰀨 your hands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
1
2
3
► 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.

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Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts o󰀨 power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions. In some conditions, the indication lamp
lights up.
1
► 1. Indication lamp
Overload protection
When the tool is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool stops
automatically and the indicator lights up for about 60
seconds. In this situation, turn the tool o󰀨 and stop the
application that caused the tool to become overloaded.
Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops auto-
matically and the battery indicator lights up for about 60
seconds. The tool does not start even if you turn the tool
on. In this situation, let the battery cool before turning
the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the remaining battery capacity gets low, the
indicator blinks. By further use, the tool stops and the
indicator lights up for about 60 seconds. If you turn the
tool on, the motor runs again but stops soon. In this
situation, charge the battery cartridge.
NOTE: The timing, at which the lamp lights up,
depends on the temperature at work place and the
battery cartridge conditions.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
1
2
► 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted O󰀨 Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may di󰀨er slightly
from the actual capacity.

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Switch action
2
1
► 1. ON/speed change button 2. OFF button
To start the cleaner, simply push the ON/speed change
button. To switch o󰀨, push the OFF button.
You can change the cleaner speed in three steps by
pushing the ON/speed change button.
The rst push on this button is for high speed mode, the
second push for max speed mode and the third push for
normal speed mode. Each push on this button repeats
the high/max/normal speed cycle alternatively.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Dust bag and paper lter
Install either dust bag or paper lter before using cleaner.
Use the dust stopper when installing either dust bag or
paper lter.
Dust bag are usable many times repeatedly by cleaning
it out.
Paper lter is a throw-away type. Throw away the entire
paper lter without emptying when it has become full.
NOTICE: To prevent dust from getting into the
motor:
• Make sure that the dust bag or paper lter is
installed before use.
• Insert the dust stopper together with the
dust bag or paper lter all the way into the
slots when installing them.
• Do not use a broken or ripped bag.
Otherwise the motor may be broken.
NOTICE: Do not fold the cardboard at its open-
ing when installing the paper lter.
NOTICE: Never throw away the dust stopper
because it needs to be used repeatedly whenever
either the dust bag or the paper lter is used.
NOTICE: The paper lter for the cleaner is an
important component for maintaining the tool
performance. Using other than the genuine paper
lter may cause smokes or ignition.
Installing dust bag
Use the dust stopper when installing dust bag. Be
careful not to take the upper side for the lower side by
mistake because they are di󰀨erent each other.
1
2
1
2
► 1. Upper side of the dust stopper 2. Lower side of
the dust stopper
1. Insert the protrusion of the dust bag into the
groove on the dust stopper as shown in the gure.
The dust bag does not have distinction between the
upper and lower sides. You can insert its protrusion of
either side into the groove of the dust stopper.
1
2
3
► 1. Dust stopper 2. Groove 3. Dust bag
2. Overlap the frame of dust stopper with that of the
dust bag.

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3.
Place the dust stopper and the dust bag together into the
cleaner cavity in the same direction of arrow on the dust stop-
per. Insert them all the way into the slots in the cleaner cavity.
1
► 1. Slot
4. Place the entire cloth part of the dust bag inside
the cleaner itself.
5. Close the dust case cover completely.
1
► 1. Dust case cover
NOTE: When the dust bag is not installed in
the cleaner, the dust case cover does not close
completely.
Installing the paper lter
Use the dust stopper also when installing paper lter.
Be careful not to take the upper side for the lower side
by mistake because they are di󰀨erent each other.
1
2
1
2
► 1. Upper side of the dust stopper 2. Lower side of
the dust stopper
1. Unfold the entrance of the paper lter before
setting it on the dust stopper.
2. Insert the protrusion of the paper lter into the
groove on the dust stopper as shown in the gure.
The paper lter does not have distinction between the
upper and lower sides. You can insert its protrusion of
either side into the groove of the dust stopper.
1
2
3
► 1. Dust stopper 2. Groove 3. Paper lter

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3. Overlap the frame of dust stopper with that of the
paper lter.
4. Place the dust stopper and the paper lter
together into the cleaner cavity in the same direction of
arrow on the dust stopper. Insert them all the way into
the slots in the cleaner cavity.
1
► 1. Slot
5. Place the entire container part of the paper lter
inside the tool itself.
6. Close the dust case cover completely.
1
► 1. Dust case cover
NOTE: When the paper lter is not installed in
the cleaner, the dust case cover does not close
completely.
Installing the shoulder strap
CAUTION: Be careful not to get the shoulder
strap caught by objects in your surroundings.
CAUTION: Be careful not to slip the shoul-
der strap o󰀨 from your shoulder when using
the cleaner. For stable handling of the cleaner, it is
recommended to wear the shoulder strap crossed in
front of your chest.
Attach the hooks of the shoulder strap onto the mounts
of the cleaner as shown in the gure.
1
23
► 1. Shoulder strap 2. Hook 3. Mount
NOTE: You can also attach the shoulder strap to the
soft bag (optional accessory) as illustrated.

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1
2
► 1. Shoulder strap 2. Soft bag
OPERATION
CAUTION: Always hold the handle when
carrying the cleaner. If you hold the attachment part
to carry, it may come o󰀨 from the cleaner and result in
personal injury.
CAUTION: Do not use the appliance while
driving a car or the engine is running.
CAUTION: Do not grasp the hose joint as
shown in the gure. Holding the hose joint may get
your nger pinched.
1
► 1. Hose joint
Using as a vacuum cleaner
NOTE: Remove the blower attachment before vac-
uum cleaning. If the blower attachment is attached to
the cleaner, the suction power will be reduced.
Installing or removing the cleaner
attachment
To connect an attachment such as a nozzle, twist and
insert it securely to the hose. To disconnect, twist and
remove it.
The way of installation varies depending on the nozzles
as illustrated.
1
2
3
4
5
► 1. Hose 2. Rubber nozzle 3. Soft brush 4. Seat
nozzle 5. Mat nozzle
Vacuum cleaning
Rubber nozzle
This nozzle is convenient for cleaning bottom corners
such as a door pocket. The rubber nozzle is gentle to
the cleaning surface.
1
► 1. Rubber nozzle

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Soft brush
This nozzle is convenient for cleaning the air condi-
tioner vents, dashboard, etc. The head of the soft brush
can be turned to right angle.
1
► 1. Soft brush
Seat nozzle
This nozzle has lint brush to clean the seat surface. The
side brush on the nozzle is useful for raking dust out of
the seams.
2
1
► 1. Seat nozzle 2. Side brush
Mat nozzle
This nozzle is used for cleaning the oor mat and
carpet. The teeth on the nozzle help raking out sand
grains.
1
► 1. Mat nozzle
NOTICE: Always use the mat nozzle for cleaning
a mat. Using the mat nozzle for other materials may
scratch its surface.
Cleaning without nozzle
You can perform vacuum cleaning without the nozzle.

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Disposing of dust
CAUTION: Empty the dust bag or replace the
paper lter before it becomes full. If not, the suc-
tion/blowing force weakens.
CAUTION: When closing the dust case cover,
be careful not to pinch your ngers.
NOTICE: Never throw away the dust stopper
because it should be used whenever either the
dust bag or the paper lter is used.
NOTICE: When the dust bag/paper lter is not
inside of the cleaner, the dust case cover does
not close completely. Do not force to close the
dust case cover. It may result in deforming or
breakage of the tool.
NOTICE: When disposing of dust, also clean the
room for the dust bag/paper lter. The remaining
dust and dirt in the room may cause the sponge lter
to be clogged or the motor to be damaged.
1. Open the dust case cover.
1
► 1. Dust case cover
2. Pull out both the orange-colored dust stopper and
dust bag/paper lter together at the same time.
1
► 1. Dust stopper
3. When using the dust bag
Remove the dust stopper and empty the dust bag.
1
2
► 1. Dust stopper 2. Dust bag
When using the paper lter
Remove the dust stopper and dispose of the paper lter.
1
2
► 1. Dust stopper 2. Paper lter
4. Place the dust bag/new paper lter and dust stop-
per together into the cleaner and close the dust case
cover.
Using as a blower
CAUTION: Never point the nozzle at anyone
in the vicinity.
CAUTION: To prevent inhaling dust, it is rec-
ommended to open the windows, and also wear
protective goggles and mask while operating.
CAUTION: Do not pull the blower attachment.
It may come o󰀨 from the cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use the cleaner for blowing
air into objects, like rubber rafting, balls or other
inatable products. Increased motor revolution may
cause dangerous fan breakage.
CAUTION: Never block suction inlet and/or
blower outlet. Be careful not to block suction inlet or
blower outlet with dust or dirt when operating in dusty
area.
CAUTION: Do not use nozzles other than the
nozzles provided by Makita.

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Installing or removing the blower
attachment
To attach the blower attachment, align the protrusion of
the blower attachment port with the groove on the vent,
and then push it until clicks.
1
► 1. Blower attachment
To remove the blower attachment, pull the port down-
ward while pressing its top as illustrated.
Blowing
Point the tip of blower attachment to the object to blow
o󰀨 and then turn on the tool.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 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
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, dust bag/paper lter
mounting area and the dust stopper.
Wash the dust bag in soapy water when it is clogged
with dust and the cleaner power becomes weak. Dry it
out thoroughly before use. An insu󰀩ciently dried lter
may cause poor suction and shorten the service life of
the motor.
NOTE: Paper lter is a throw-away type.
When the sponge lter is clogged with dust, remove it
from the cleaner and then wipe it o󰀨 or wash in water.

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Removing and installing the sponge lter
CAUTION: After cleaning sponge lter, be
sure to install it on the cleaner. If washed in water,
dry it up before installing. An insu󰀩ciently dried
sponge lter may shorten the service life of the motor.
To remove the sponge lter, remove the dust bag or
paper lter and then pinch and take it out.
1
► 1. Sponge lter
Press in the whole edge of the sponge lter against the
recessed wall inside the dust bag/paper lter mounting area.
1
► 1. Recessed wall
Storage
WARNING: Never leave the battery cartridge and
charger in a car. The temperature inside a car sitting in the sun
may exceed 50 °C (122 °F). It may cause the battery cartridge
deteriorated and result in liquid ejection, smoke emission or a re.
WARNING: Never use the charger while stor-
ing it in the storage bag. Blocking the air vent may
result in smoking emission or a re.
WARNING: Never charge the battery cartridge
with on-vehicle inverter. It may cause abnormal
heat and result in a re.
WARNING: Never charge the battery cartridge
in a car. If the battery cartridge is exposed to the tem-
perature range out of 10°C (50 °F) - 40°C (104 °F), it
may generate heat and/or re or explode.
CAUTION: Always store the hose as illus-
trated to avoid tripping, when the cleaner is not
used. Unfolded hose may catch your foot and cause
personal injury.
1
2
► 1. Hook 2. Hose

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Troubleshooting
Before asking for repairs, check the following points.
Symptom Area to be investigated Fixing method
Weak suction power Is dust bag or paper lter full of dust ? Empty dust bag or paper lter.
Is dust bag clogged ? Dust down or wash the dust bag.
Is paper lter clogged ? Replace paper lter.
Is the battery cartridge exhausted ? Charge the battery cartridge.
Not working Is the battery cartridge exhausted ? Charge the battery cartridge.
Dust case cover does not close Is dust bag or paper lter set ? Set dust bag or paper lter.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to repair cleaner by yourself.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specied in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Extension wand (Straight pipe)
• Nozzle
• Nozzle for carpet
• Shelf brush
• Corner nozzle
• Round brush
• Flexible hose
• Paper lter
• Free nozzle
• Seat nozzle
• Crevice nozzle
• Cyclone attachment
• Dust bag
• High performance dust bag
• Soft bag
• Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
di󰀨er from country to country.

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