Makita DVC260 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Backpack Vacuum
Cleaner
DVC260
ENGLISH: Original instructions
Read before use.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model: DVC260
Capacity Filter bag 2.0 L
Dust bag 1.5 L
Maximum air volume 1.5 m3/min
Dimensions (L x W x H)
(excluding the harness)
185 mm x 230 mm x 373 mm
Rated voltage D.C. 36 V
Standard battery cartridge BL1815N, BL1820, BL1820B BL1830, BL1830B, BL1840,
BL1840B, BL1850, BL1850B,
BL1860B
Net weight 3.8 kg 4.3 kg
• Duetoourcontinuingprogramofresearchanddevelopment,thespecicationshereinaresubjecttochange
without notice.
• Specicationsandbatterycartridgemaydifferfromcountrytocountry.
• Weight,withbatterycartridge,accordingtoEPTA-Procedure01/2003
Symbols
Thefollowingshowthesymbolsusedfortheequip-
ment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before
use.
Read instruction manual.
Cd
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 environmentally compatible
recycling facility.
Intended use
Thetoolisintendedforcollectingdrydust.Thetool
is suitable for commercial use, for example in hotels,
schools,hospitals,factories,shops,ofcesandrental
businesses.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Cordless vacuum 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.
1. Before use, make sure that this cleaner must
be used by people who have been adequately
instructed on the use of this cleaner.
2. Do not use the cleaner without the lter.
Replace a damaged lter immediately.
3. Do not attempt to pick up ammable materials,
re works, lighted cigarettes, hot ashes, hot
metal chips, sharp materials such as razors,
needles, broken glass or the like.
4. NEVER USE THE CLEANER IN THE VICINITY
OF GASOLINE, GAS, PAINT, ADHESIVES OR
OTHER HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES.
TheswitchemitssparkswhenturnedONand
OFF.Andsodoesthemotorcommutatorduring
operation.Adangerousexplosionmayresult.
5. Never vacuum up toxic, carcinogenic, com-
bustible or other hazardous materials such
as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium,
lead, pesticides, or other health endangering
materials.
6. Never use the cleaner outdoors in the rain.
7. Do not use close to heat sources (stoves, etc.).
8. Do not block cooling vents. These vents per-
mit cooling of the motor. Blockage should be
carefully avoided otherwise the motor will burn
out from lack of ventilation.
9. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
10. Do not fold, tug or step on the hose.
11. Stop the cleaner immediately if you notice
poor performance or anything abnormal
during operation.
12. DISCONNECT THE BATTERIES. When not in
use, before servicing, and when changing
accessories.
13. Clean and service the cleaner immediately
after each use to keep it in tiptop operating
condition.
14. MAINTAIN THE CLEANER WITH CARE. Keep
the cleaner clean for better and safer per-
formance. Follow instructions for changing
accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
15. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the cleaner, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to deter-
mine that it will operate properly and perform

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its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts, mounting, and any other condi-
tions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere
in this instruction manual. Have defective
switches replaced by authorized service cen-
ter. Don’t use the cleaner if switch does not
turn it on and off.
16. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts.
17. STORE IDLE CLEANER. When not in use, the
cleaner should be stored indoors.
18. Be kind to your cleaner. Rough handling can
cause breakage of even the most sturdily built
cleaner.
19. Do not attempt to clean the exterior or interior
with benzine, thinner or cleaning chemicals.
Cracks and discoloration may be caused.
20. Do not use cleaner in an enclosed space where
ammable, explosive or toxic vapors are given
off by oil-base paint, paint-thinner, gasoline,
some mothproong substances, etc., or in
areas where ammable dust is present.
21. Do not operate the cleaner while under the
inuence of drugs or alcohol.
22. As a basic rule of safety, use safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields.
23. Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions.
24. This machine is not intended for use by per-
sons including children with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of expe-
rience and knowledge.
25. Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the cleaner.
26. Never handle batteries and cleaner with wet
hands.
27. Use extreme caution when cleaning on stairs.
28. Do not use the cleaner as a stool or work
bench. The machine may fall down and may
result in personal injury.
Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepower
tool is maintained.
2. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
3. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery char-
ger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
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 atten-
tion 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 con-
tainer 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, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge 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. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments.
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offopencontactsandpackupthe
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
around in the packaging.
11. Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
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 car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let
a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).

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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch off 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off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.
Tool / battery protection system
Thetoolisequippedwithatool/batteryprotectionsys-
tem.Thissystemautomaticallycutsoffpowertothe
motortoextendtoolandbatterylife.Thetoolwillauto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions.
Overload protection
When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indication. In this situation, turn the
tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to
becomeoverloaded.Thenturnthetoolontorestart.
Overheat protection
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally. Let the tool cool down before turning the tool on
again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the product does not operate even
when the switches are operated, remove the batteries
from the tool and charge the batteries.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number
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 few seconds.
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted Off Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
Thebattery
may have
malfunctioned.

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NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Switch box position
Theswitchboxcanbehookedoneithersideofthe
lowerbelt.Arrangethecordsothattheswitchbox
comestoyourdesiredside.Topreventthecordfrom
being damaged, pass the cord through the hook as
illustrated.
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1
2
►1. Hook 2. Cord
Adjusting belts
Thetightnessoftheshoulderbelts,upperandlower
beltscanbeadjusted.Putyourarmsthroughtheshoul-
derbeltsrstthenfastentheupperandlowerbelts.
Totighten,pulltheendofthestrapasillustrated.To
loosen, pull up the end of the fastener.
Shoulder belts
2
1
►1. Strap 2. Fastener
Upper belt
1
2
►1. Strap 2. Fastener
Lower belt
1
2
►1. Strap 2. Fastener
Carrying hook
Alwaysgrabthecarryinghookwhenhandlingthevac-
uum cleaner body.
1
►1. Carrying hook
Hose band
Hose band can be used for holding the wand or free
nozzle.
Tosecurethewandtothevacuumcleanerbody,pass
the hose band through the slot on the body. You can
attach the hose band on either side.

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1
2
3
►1. Hose band 2. Slot 3.Extensionwand
Toholdthefreenozzleonthelowerbelt,passthehose
band through the loop on the lower belt.
1
2
►1. Hose band 2. Free nozzle
Extension wand
Thelengthofthewandcanbeadjusted.Loosenthe
ringonthewandandadjustthewandlength.Tighten
the ring at your desired length.
1
►1. Ring
Switch action
Tostartthecleaning,press buttononce.Thevac-
uum cleaner will start in higher suction power (2). If you
want to lower the suction power, press button one
moretime.Thevacuumcleanerwilloperateinnormal
suction power (1). When you press the button while the
vacuum cleaner is running, the suction power switches
betweenhigherandnormalsuctionpower.Toturnoff
the vacuum cleaner, press button.
LED light
LEDlightisinstalledintheheadoftheswitchboxto
easetheoperationsindarkplaces.Press button to
turnthelighton.Toturnoff,press button again.
CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly. Never aim the light to
other people's eyes.
NOTE:TheLEDlightisautomaticallyturnedoffwhen
the vacuum cleaner is not operated for more than 10
minutes.
NOTE:Thevacuumcleanerwillautomatically
switchesoffandtheLEDlightasheswhenthevac-
uumcleanerisoverheatedduetothereducedair-ow
intothemachinecausedbycloggedhose,pipe,lter
or other reasons.

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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Assembling hose/wand/nozzle
Connect the vacuum cleaner body with the hose,
wand and nozzle. Insert the hose cuff into the vacuum
cleaner body and turn it clockwise. Connect the nozzle
totheextensionwand.Afterthat,shoulderthevacuum
cleaner body then connect the hose with the extension
wand.
Connecting vacuum cleaner body and hose
1
2
►1. Hose cuff 2. Vacuum cleaner body
Connecting extension wand and nozzle
1
23
►1.Extensionwand2. Free nozzle 3.T-shapenozzle
NOTE:Thefreenozzlecanbeattacheddirectlyto
the hose.
Connecting hose and extension wand
1
2
3
►1. Hose 2.Extensionwand3. Free nozzle
NOTE:Thefreenozzlecanbeattachedtothehose
directly.
Installing lter bag
CAUTION: Do not use a damaged lter bag.
Always use the vacuum cleaner with the lter bag
properly installed. Otherwise the vacuumed dust
or particles may be exhausted from the cleaner
and they may cause respiratory disease to the
operator.
NOTICE:Whenthelterbagisalreadyfull,replace
withnewone.Continuoususewiththelterbagfull
results in reduced suction power.
1. Unlockthelatchbyliftingthebottomside.Push
thegroovedareatoliftthefrontlatchingside.Pullthe
latch to open the lid.
1
2
►1. Hook 2. Lid
2. Insertthelterbagintotheslitontheuppersideof
the room as illustrated.

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1
2
►1. Slit 2. Filter bag / Dust bag
When using the dust bag (optional accessory), insert
the brim of the dust bag into the slit.
2
1
►1. Slit 2. Brim
3. Aligntheholeofthelterbagwiththehosecuff
and push the cardboard portion to the end. Make sure
thattherubberringonthelterbaggoesovertherim
on the hose cuff.
3
2
1
4
1
►1.Rubberringonthelterbag2. Rim on the hose
cuff 3.Cardboardportionofthelterbag4. Hose
cuff
OPERATION
WARNING: Operators shall be adequately
instructed on the use of the vacuum cleaner.
WARNING: This vacuum cleaner is not suit-
able for picking up hazardous dust.
CAUTION: This cleaner is for dry use only.
CAUTION: This cleaner is for indoor use only.
CAUTION: Always insert the battery cartridge
all the way until it locks in place. If you can see the
red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not
locked completely. Insert it 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.
1. Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body and fas-
tenupperandlowerbelts.Adjustthetightnessas
necessary.
2. Press button to start cleaning. If you want to
lower the suction power, press button one more
time.Press button to stop.

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During cleaning, hook the switch box on the lower belt.
Thehookcanbeslantedforlightingforward.
When you suspend the operation, the hook on the hose
can be used for hanging the wand on the lower belt.
NOTE:Thevacuumcleanerwillautomatically
switchesoffandtheLEDlightasheswhenthevac-
uumcleanerisoverheatedduetothereducedair-
owintothemachinecausedbycloggedhose,pipe,
lterorotherreasons.Inthiscase,removethecause
of the problem and cool the vacuum cleaner before
restarting.
3. Replacethelterbagwhenitbecomesfull.Open
thelidandtakeoutthelterbag.Pullthestriponthe
sideoftheopeningtoshutthelterbaganddisposeof
thelterbaginwhole.
1
►1. Strip
When using a dust bag (optional accessory), take out
the dust bag and dispose of the dust by releasing the
latch.
1
►1. Latch
NOTICE:Periodicallycheckthelterbagifitis
full.Continuoususewiththelterbagfullresultsin
reduced suction power.
NOTICE:Donotuseanusedlterbag.Thelter
bag is designed for single use. If you want to use the
bag repeatedly, use a dust bag (optional accessory).
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool 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.
Cleaning the lter
CAUTION: Do not use the vacuum cleaner
without a lter or continue to use dirty or dam-
aged lter. Vacuumed dust or particles may be
exhausted from the cleaner and they may cause
respiratory disease to the operator.

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NOTICE: To keep optimum suction power and
clean exhaust, clean the lter periodically. If
enough suction power is not obtained even after
the cleaning, replace the lter with new one.
NOTICE: To prevent the lter from being dam-
aged, do not use an air duster and/or high pres-
sure washer for cleaning.
1. Openthelidandtakeoutthelterbag.Release
thehookonthelterandremoveitfromthevacuum
cleaner body.
2. Beatthedustofffromthelter.Theltercanbe
washed with water. Rinse away the dust and particles
onthelterevery1or2month.Afterthat,drythelter
completelyinashadedandwell-ventilatedplaceto
prevent unpleasant odor or malfunctions.
3. Toinstallthelter,insertthesidewithouttheap
intotheholderthenpushthelterdownwarduntilthe
apissecuredbytherib.
1
2
3 4
►1. Holder 2. 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.
NOTICE: Wet dust bag lowers the vacuuming per-
formance as well as the life of the motor.
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.
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.
• Flexiblehose
• Extensionwand
• Freenozzle
• T-shapenozzle
• Nozzleforcarpet
• Shelfbrush
• Roundbrush
• Filterbag
• Dustbag
• Filter
• Makitagenuinebatteryandcharger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
toolpackageasstandardaccessories.Theymay
differ from country to country.

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Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan
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