Makita DVC560 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Upright Cleaner
DVC560
ENGLISH: Original instructions
Read before use.

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WARNING
This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or a lack of
experience and knowledge.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: DVC560
Maximum air volume * 1.9 m3/min
Vacuum * 12 kPa
Capacity 5 L
Dimensions (L x W x H) 326 mm x 318 mm x 1,146 mm
Rated voltage D.C. 36 V
Net weight 8.3 - 9.0 kg
* The value is measured by our original method.
•
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 di󰀨er from country to country.
• The weight includes accessories (round brush, corner nozzle) and battery cartridge(s). The lightest and heavi-
est 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 equipment. Be sure that you understand their
meaning before use.
Read instruction manual.
Take particular care and attention.
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 bat-
teries and battery pack(s) that have reached
the end of their life must be collected sep-
arately and returned to an environmentally
compatible recycling facility.
Intended use
The appliance is intended for collecting dry dust. The
appliance is suitable for commercial use, for example in
hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, o󰀩ces and
rental businesses.
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord-
ing to EN60335-2-69:
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 70 dB(A) or less
Uncertainty (K) : 2.5 dB(A)
The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).
NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) has
been measured in accordance with a standard test
method and may be used for comparing one tool with
another.
NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s)
may also be used in a preliminary assessment of
exposure.

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WARNING: Wear ear protection.
WARNING: The noise emission during actual
use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the declared val-
ue(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used
especially what kind of workpiece is processed.
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures
to protect the operator that are based on an estima-
tion of exposure in the actual conditions of use (tak-
ing account of all parts of the operating cycle such
as the times when the tool is switched o󰀨 and when
it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter-
mined according to EN60335-2-69:
Vibration emission (ah,M) : 2.5 m/s2or less
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) has been
measured in accordance with a standard test method
and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) may also
be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING: The vibration emission during actual
use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the declared val-
ue(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used
especially what kind of workpiece is processed.
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures
to protect the operator that are based on an estima-
tion of exposure in the actual conditions of use (tak-
ing account of all parts of the operating cycle such
as the times when the tool is switched o󰀨 and when
it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A
to this instruction manual.
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 without lter bag and/or lters in
place. Replace a damaged lter immediately.
3. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure
switch is OFF when installing battery (ies).
4. 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.
5. 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.
6.
Never vacuum up toxic, carcinogenic, com-
bustible or other hazardous materials such as
asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pes-
ticides, or other health endangering materials.
7. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
8. Do not use the appliance close to heat sources
(stoves, etc.).
9. Do not block suction inlet/outlet/cooling vents.
These vents permit cooling of the motor.
Blockage should be carefully avoided other-
wise the motor will burn out due to a lack of
ventilation.
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.
REMOVE THE BATTERY(IES). When not in use,
before servicing, and when changing accessories.
13. Clean and service the cleaner immediately
after each use to keep it in optimum 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 determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may a󰀨ect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized ser-
vice center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere
in this instruction manual. Have defective switches
replaced by authorized service center. Do not use
the cleaner if switch does not turn it on and o󰀨.
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
o󰀨 by oil-based paint, paint-thinner, gasoline,
some mothproong substances, etc., or in
areas where ammable dust is present.

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21. Do not operate the cleaner or any tool while
under the inuence of drugs or alcohol.
22. Wear appropriate protective equipment
such as a mask depending on the usage
environment.
23. 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.
24. Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the cleaner.
25. Never handle battery(ies) and cleaner with wet
hands.
26. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
27. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
28. Do not use the cleaner as a stool or work
bench. The machine may fall down and may
result in personal injury.
29. Keep all parts of your body and clothing away
from the openings and moving part like the
rotating brushroll. Otherwise they may be caught
in the appliance and cause injury.
Battery tool use and care
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. When 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. Shorting the battery termi-
nals together may cause burns or a re.
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con-
tact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
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 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 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, 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.
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, consulting 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 handling 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.

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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 dis-
charged. 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).
PARTS DESCRIPTION
14
13
7
6
10
11
22 23
21
1
2
3
4
24
25
15 16
5
12
8
9
17
18
19
20
26
27
28
29
30
1Handle 2Switch plate 3Pipe grip 4Hose
5Indication panel 6
Lever (for the dust box cover) 7Dust box cover 8Carrying handle
9Lock (for battery cover) 10 Adjusting lever 11 Battery cover 12 Corner nozzle
13 Round brush 14 Foot lever 15 Caster wheel 16 Side brush
17 Suction hose 18 Joint 19 Aluminum pipe 20 Pipe holder
21 LED lamp 22 Brushroll 23 Bottom plate 24 ON / mode change
button
25 OFF button 26 Indicator of oparating
mode
27 Indicator of excess level
of dust
28 Indicator of brushroll
error
29 Indicator for remaining
battery capacity
30 Battery check / LED
lamp button
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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the appli-
ance is switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge
is removed before carrying out any work on the
appliance.
CAUTION: Always wear dust mask during
assembly or maintenance.
Handle connecting
1. Insert the handle pole fully to the cleaner body as
shown in the gure.
2. Close the lock latch.
1
2
3
► 1. Handle pole 2. Red marking 3. Lock latch
NOTICE: Insert the handle fully until the red
marking cannot be seen.
Hose connecting
Insert the hose into the mounting port of the appliance
and turn the horse until it locks.
Pipe connecting
Insert the tip of the aluminum pipe to the joint, and then
attach the aluminum pipe to the pipe holder.
1
2
► 1. Joint 2. Pipe holder
NOTICE: Insert the aluminum pipe in correct
direction as shown in gure. Otherwise the pipe
holder will not be locked and the aluminum pipe may
come o󰀨.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch o󰀨 the appliance
before installing or removing of the battery
cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the cleaner and the battery
cartridge rmly when installing or removing bat-
tery cartridge. Failure to hold the cleaner and the
battery cartridge rmly may cause them to slip o󰀨
your hands and result in damage to the cleaner and
battery cartridge and a personal injury.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch your n-
gers when opening or closing the battery cover.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.

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To install the battery cartridge, release the lock rst, and
then open the battery cover. After that, insert the battery
cartridge.
1
2
► 1. Lock 2. Battery cover
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. Then lock the
battery cover.
1
2
► 1. Battery cartridge 2. Button
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the appli-
ance while sliding the button in front of the cartridge.
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the appli-
ance, 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.
NOTE: The cleaner does not work with only one
battery cartridge.
Installing the 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.
Install the lter bag before using cleaner.
Filter bag is a throw-away type. Throw away the entire
lter bag without emptying when it has become full.
NOTICE: When the lter bag is already full or
clogged, replace with new one. Continuous use
with the lter bag full or clogged results in reduced
suction power.
NOTICE: To prevent dust from getting into the motor:
— Make sure that the lter bag is installed
before use.
— 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 lter bag.
NOTICE: The lter bag for the cleaner is an
important component for maintaining the appli-
ance performance. Using non-genuine lter bag
may cause smoke or ignition.
NOTE: When the lter bag is not installed in the appli-
ance, the dust box cover does not close completely.
1. Unlock the lever and open the dust box cover.
1
2
► 1. Lever 2. Dust box cover
2. Insert the lter bag into the slot on the holder so
that the side with mark enters rst.
3. Hook the latch of the holder.
3
1
4
2
► 1. Slot 2. Filter bag 3. Holder 4. Latch

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4. Make sure that only the marking on the cardboard
can be seen through the slit of the holder.
12
► 1. Marking 2. Slit
5. Lock the dust box cover certainly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch your n-
gers when hooking the latch, and when closing
the dust box cover.
Removing the lter bag
CAUTION: Handle the lter bag softly.
Otherwise foreign objects are blown into eyes, it may
result in personal injury.
Replace the lter bag when it becomes full or clogged.
Open the dust box cover and open the latch, then 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.
2
1
► 1. Latch 2. Strip
NOTICE: Do not use a used lter bag. The lter
bag is designed for single use. Using lter bag repeat-
edly may cause clogging of the lter and results in
damage to the appliance.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the appli-
ance is switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is
removed before adjusting or checking function on
the appliance.
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 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 o󰀨 and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
On Blinking
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally, and the battery indicator blinks about 60 seconds.
In this situation, 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 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.

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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.
NOTE: The rst (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Indication panel
1
4
5
2
3
► 1. Operating mode 2. Excess level of dust
3. Brushroll error 4. Remaining battery capacity
5. Battery check / LED lamp button
Operating mode
To change the operating mode, refer to the section for
switch action.
Excess level of dust
If this indicator lights up, replace the lter bag. (Refer
the section of removing the lter bag.)
NOTE: This indicator does not work when the appli-
ance operates in "lower noise level (1)" mode.
NOTE: This indicator may not work depending on the
usage environment.
Brushroll error
Blinking The brushroll is under high
load for some reasons.
On The brushroll is stopped by
abnormal reason.
WARNING: Immediately switch o󰀨 the appli-
ance when this lamp lights up during operation.
Otherwise the motor malfunction may occur and
cause re.
Remaining battery capacity
During operation, press the battery check / LED lamp
button to indicate the remaining battery capacities. The
battery indicators correspond to each battery.
Battery indicator status Remaining
battery
capacity
On O󰀨 Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery
Battery check / LED lamp button
During operation, the following operations can be
performed.
• Simply press the button to check the remaining
battery capacity.
• Press and hold the button to turn on / o󰀨 the LED
lamp.

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Switch action
1
2
► 1. ON / mode change button 2. OFF button
Turning on / o󰀨 the appliance
To start the appliance, simply push the ON / mode
change button. To switch o󰀨, push the OFF button.
CAUTION: Always put the head of the appli-
ance on the oor when turning on the appliance.
Otherwise an accident due to entanglement may
occur and cause a personal injury.
Changing operating mode
You can change the operating mode in three steps:
"lower noise level (1)", "normal (2)", and "high (3)".
If you want to change operating mode, press the ON
/ mode change button when the appliance is running.
The operating mode switches in order "lower noise level
(1)" , "normal (2)" , and "high (3)".
The appliance will start in the same mode as the previ-
ous setting.
Lighting up the LED lamp
CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
The appliance is equipped with the LED lamps.
See the paragraph of the battery check / LED lamp
button for operation.
1
► 1. LED lamp
Foot lever
CAUTION: Always lock the appliance in upright
position when you let go of the handle. Otherwise the
appliance may accidentally fall and cause injury.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch your n-
gers between the main body and the head of the
appliance.
To unlock the upright position of the appliance, step on
the foot lever and pull the handle backward.
The range of motion is 90 degrees from the upright position.
1
► 1. Foot lever
To lock the appliance in upright position, raise up the
handle forward until the foot lever locks the position
with click.
NOTE: While the appliance is in the upright position,
the brushroll stops rotating.
Adjusting the height of brushroll
CAUTION: Always make sure that the adjust-
ing lever comes into the position properly before
operation.
The height of brushroll can be adjusted in 4 steps.
Turn the adjusting lever to your desired height.
When the adjusting lever points the A mark, the
brushroll is located at the lowest point above the oor
and is suitable for cleaning hard oors and short-haired
carpets. When the adjusting lever points the B mark, the
brushroll is located at the highest point above the oor
and is suitable for cleaning long-haired carpets.

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1
AB
► 1. Adjusting lever
NOTE: The brushroll may not rotate if the height of
brushroll is too low against the surface of the carpet.
Carrying handle
When carrying the appliance, push the appliance with
the caster wheels only, or carry it by holding the carry-
ing handle(s).
CAUTION: When carrying the appliance, lock
the appliance in upright position. Otherwise falling
accident may occur.
CAUTION: Do not carry the appliance
with anything other than the carrying handle.
Otherwise falling accident may occur or unintentional
starting may cause an injury.
OPERATION
CAUTION: Do not pull out the handle pole
from the appliance during operation. Doing so lose
control of the appliance and may result serious injury.
CAUTION: Do not put your hand or leg under
the appliance during operation. Otherwise pinching
accident may occur.
Normal cleaning operation
1. Hold the handle, and then unlock the upright
position.
2. Turn on the appliance. Clean a oor.

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Using the side brush
The side brush is convenient for cleaning the corner of a wall.
If the side brush gets short, take the appliance to the
Makita service center for replacement
1
► 1. Side brush
Operation with accessories
CAUTION: Keep holding the handle when
using accessories. Otherwise the appliance may
accidentally fall and cause injury.
NOTICE: When using accessories, lock the
appliance in upright position. Otherwise the rota-
tion of the brushroll may damage the oor.
Using the aluminum pipe
The aluminum pipe is suitable for cleaning tight quar-
ters, or high places.
1
► 1. Aluminum pipe
Using the hose
The hose is suitable for cleaning near your hands.
1
► 1. Hose
To use the hose, pull out the aluminum pipe from the
hose while pushing the lever.
To install the hose, insert the hose into the aluminum
pipe until it clicks.
1
► 1. Lever
Using the attachments
To install the attachment, twist and insert it securely to
the aluminum pipe or the hose. To disconnect, twist and
remove it.

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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the appli-
ance 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.
Storage
When storing, remove the battery cartridges and store
the appliance on level place in upright position.
Cleaning the appliance body
From time to time wipe o󰀨 the outside (cleaner body) of
the cleaner using a cloth dampened in soapy water.
Cleaning the HEPA lter
CAUTION: Do not use the cleaner without a
lter or continue to use dirty or damaged lter.
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 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 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 dust box cover and take out the lter
bag.
Release the hooks on the lter and remove it from the
appliance body.
1
► 1. Hook
2. Beat the dust o󰀨 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
hooks into the groove then push in the lter until the
hooks are secured with a click.
1
2
3
► 1. Groove 2. HEPA lter 3. Hook

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Cleaning the brushroll
1. Remove the bottom plate, and then remove the
brushroll.
If the hair of the brushroll gets short, ask the Makita
service center for new one.
Operating the appliance with the short hair brushroll
results in poor dust collecting.
1
2
► 1. Bottom plate 2. Brushroll
2. Remove threads and hairs from the brushroll
using scissors.
Remove the cap and clean debris.
1
► 1. Cap
3.
Install the cap, brushroll, and bottom plate in reverse order.
CAUTION: Attach the bottom plate completely.
If the appliance is operated without the bottom plate,
the brushroll may come o󰀨 and cause injury.
NOTICE: Always attach the brushroll. Operating
the appliance without the brushroll results in poor
dust collecting.
How to clear the clog
NOTICE: Do not operate the appliance with the
intake ow path clogged. Continuous use with the
intake ow path clogged results in reduced suction
power.
1. Remove the bottom plate, and then remove the brushroll.
2. Remove the aluminum pipe from the appliance
and from the hose.
3. Turn the hose counterclockwise, and then remove
the hose from the appliance.
4. Remove the suction hose by pulling the tab.
1
2
► 1. Suction hose 2. Tab
5. Inspect the intake ow path of air for the inside of
the aluminum pipe and the hose, and the suction hose.
Clean debris inside of them.
6. Align the tongue of the suction hose with the
groove in the housing and slip it into place.
1
2
► 1. Tongue 2. Groove
7. Install the hose, aluminum pipe, brushroll, and
bottom plate.
CAUTION: Install the hose, pipe rmly.
Otherwise dust leakage may occur and cause injury.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection rst. If you nd a problem that is not explained in the manual,
do not attempt to disassemble the machine. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts for repairs.
Symptom Probable cause Remedy
Not working Battery cartridges are installed improperly. Install the battery cartridges as described
in this manual.
The battery cartridges are exhausted. Charge the battery cartridges.
The handle is installed improperly. Install the handle rmly as described in
this manual.
The brushroll does not rotate The appliance is locked in upright position. Unlock the upright position of the
appliance.
The indicator of brushroll error is lighting. Inspect that there is no entanglement
around the brushroll (body, cap and joint).
Weak suction power The indicator of excess level of dust is
lighting.
Replace the lter bag.
If replacing the lter bag does not solve
the problem...
Clean or replace the HEPA lter.
Inspect that there is no debris clogged in
the hose and pipe.
Debris is entangled in the brushroll and the
rotating speed is declined.
Inspect that there is no entanglement
around the brushroll (body, cap, joint).
The height of brushroll is too high from
the oor.
Lower the height of the brushroll.
The hair of brushroll has become short. Replace the brushroll.
Lower the height of the brushroll.
The appliance is operating in low mode. Change to the higher operating mode.
The brushroll is not installed. Install the brushroll.
The pipe or the hose is installed
improperly.
Install the pipe or the hose rmly.
Loud driving noise The appliance is operating in high mode. Change to the lower operating mode.
Debris is entangled in the brushroll. Inspect that there is no entanglement
around the brushroll (body, cap and joint).
The lter bag is lled with dust. Replace the lter bag.
If replacing the lter bag does not solve
the problem...
Clean or replace the HEPA lter.
Inspect that there is no debris clogged in
the hose and pipe.
The indicator of excess level of dust blinks
after a little use
The lter bag is folded. Unfold the entrance of the lter bag before
setting it.
LED lamp does not light The LED lamp setting is o󰀨. During operation, press and hold the
battery check / LED lamp button to turn on
the LED lamp.
The caster wheel is hard to move Debris is entangled in the caster wheel. Clean the debris on the caster wheel.
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.
• Corner nozzle
• Round brush
• HEPA lter
• Filter 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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