Makita DVC863L User manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
DVC862L
DVC863L
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: DVC862L DVC863L
/min
98 hPa
Recoverable capacity Dust
Water -
Rated voltage
Standard battery cartridge
7.6 kg 7.7 kg
without notice.
Symbols
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use.
Read instruction manual.
Take particular care and attention.
Warning! The cleaner may contain haz-
ardous dust.
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country's regulations relating to dusts and
to occupational health and safety.
Ni-MH
Li-ion
battery pack together with household
waste material! In observance of the
in accordance with national laws, electric
their life must be collected separately and
returned to an environmentally compatible
recycling facility.
Intended use
The tool is intended for collecting both wet and dry dust.
The tool is suitable for commercial use, for example in
rental businesses.
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Noise
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Model DVC862L
Model DVC863L
WARNING: Wear ear protection.
Vibration
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h,Mor less
NOTE: The declared vibration emission value has
been measured in accordance with the standard test
method and may be used for comparing one tool with
another.
NOTE: The declared vibration emission value
may also be used in a preliminary assessment of
exposure.
WARNING: The vibration emission during actual
use of the power tool can differ from the declared
emission value depending on the ways in which the
tool is used.
WARNING:
to protect the operator that are based on an estima-
account of all parts of the operating cycle such as
the times when the tool is switched off and when it is
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
to this instruction manual.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Cordless vacuum cleaner safety
warnings
WARNING: IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY
all safety warnings and all instructions BEFORE
USE .
Before use, make sure that this cleaner must
be used by people who have been adequately
instructed on the use of this cleaner.
If foam/liquid comes out, switch off
immediately.
Clean the water level limiting device regularly
and examine it for signs of damage.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure
switch is OFF when installing battery(ies).
6.
metal chips, sharp materials such as razors,
needles, broken glass or the like.
7. NEVER USE THE CLEANER IN THE VICINITY
OF GASOLINE, GAS, PAINT, ADHESIVES OR
OTHER HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES.
8.
Never vacuum up toxic, carcinogenic, combusti-
ble or other hazardous materials such as asbes-
tos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides,
or other health endangering materials.
9. Never use the cleaner outdoors in the rain.
Do not use close to heat sources (stoves, etc.).
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.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Do not fold, tug or step on the hose.
Stop the cleaner immediately if you notice
poor performance or anything abnormal
during operation.
REMOVE THE BATTERY(IES). When not in
use, before servicing, and when changing
accessories.
Clean and service the cleaner immediately after
each use to keep it in tiptop operating condition.
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.
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
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.
REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts.
STORE IDLE CLEANER. When not in use, the
cleaner should be stored indoors.
container shall be dried before storage.
Be kind to your cleaner. Rough handling can cause
breakage of even the most sturdily built cleaner.
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Do not attempt to clean the exterior or interior
with benzine, thinner or cleaning chemicals.
Cracks and discoloration may be caused.
Do not use cleaner in an enclosed space where
off by oil-base paint, paint-thinner, gasoline,
Do not operate the this or any tool while under
As a basic rule of safety, use safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields.
Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions.
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.
Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the cleaner.
Never handle battery(ies) and cleaner with wet hands.
Use extreme caution when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use the cleaner as a stool or work
bench. The machine may fall down and may
result in personal injury.
Battery tool use and care
the manufacturer.
when used with another battery pack.
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nated battery packs.
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-
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci-
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tacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
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
Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
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.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
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
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments.
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aging and labeling must be observed.
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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.
Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
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.
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-
cartridge.
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
CAUTION: -
gers when opening or closing the battery cover.
cartridge.
2
1
1.2.
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
1.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
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.
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 Off Blinking
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
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Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
1
2
1.2. Check button
Press the check button to indicate the remaining battery
capacities. The battery indicators correspond to each
battery.
Battery indicator status Remaining
battery
capacity
On Off Blinking
Charge the
battery
Tool / battery protection system
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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
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
On Blinking
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
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.
Switch action
2
1
3
1. Stand-by switch 2. Power button 3. Suction force
gets into stand-by state.
To make the cleaner get into stand-by mode, press the
power button again.
To turn off the cleaner, set the stand-by switch to the
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work need.
Suction power can be increased by turning the suc-
symbol to
the symbol.
NOTICE:
side when not using the cleaner for long time. The
cleaner consumes power during stand-by state.
Auto-suction stop during wet
suction operation
WARNING: Do not use for a long time while
work for a long time can cause overheat, resulting in
the cleaner deformation.
WARNING: Do not pick up foam or soapy
liquid.
Continuing to using in this condition may cause an
electric shock and breakage of the cleaner.
from immersing into the motor when picking up more
than a certain amount of water. When the tank is full
and the cleaner no longer picks up water, switch off the
cleaner and empty the tank.
Locking or unlocking the caster
1
2
3
4
1. Caster 2. Stopper lever 3.
4.
cleaner, stopping the work on the way and keeping the
cleaner still.
To operate the stopper, move it by hand.
To lock the caster with a stopper, lower the stopper
lever and the caster no longer will rotate. To release the
caster from the locked position, raise the stopper lever.
NOTE: When moving the cleaner, make sure that
the caster is unlocked. Moving the cleaner with the
caster in the locked position may cause damage to
the caster.
Carriage handle
When carrying the cleaner, carry it by holding the han-
dle on the head. The handle is retractable at the head
when not in use.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
Model DVC862L
2
3
1
4
5
1. Tank cover 2.3.4.
5. Tank
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Model DVC863L
1
2
3
4
5
1. Tank cover 2.3. Damper
4.5. Tank
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.
CAUTION: Always wear dust mask during
assembly or maintenance.
CAUTION: Never pick up water or other liq-
breakage.
1.
bolts.
2
1
1.2.
2.
mounting position markings.
3.
position markings.
4.
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
6
1. Tank cover 2.3. Damper
4.5. Tank 6. Mounting position marking
NOTICE:
together.
solely.
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CAUTION: Never pick up water or wet dust
CAUTION: For picking up wet dust, make
on the cleaner.
CAUTION:
the tank, set it tight at the opening of the tank so
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tion mark with the one on the tank.
1
2
3
1.2. Tank 3. Mounting position marking
NOTE:
picking up large amount of water repeatedly.
Otherwise vacuum ability may be reduced in case of
Installing the paper pack
Optional accessory
WARNING: When using the paper pack, also
preinstalled on the tool.
CAUTION:
Never pick up water or other liquids or wet
dusts when using the paper pack. Picking
up such things may cause the paper pack
breakage.
Before using the paper pack, make sure that
used together.
CAUTION:
Before using the paper pack, make sure
always used together.
1. Remove the rubber holder.
1
1. Rubber holder
2.
3.
opening of the cleaner.
4. Insert the cardboard of the paper pack onto the
holder so that it is positioned at the end beyond the
detent protrusion.
1
2
1. Paper pack 2.
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Installing the polyethylene bag
Cleaner can also be used without polyethylene bag.
tank without letting your hands dirty.
Spread the polyethylene bag in the tank. Insert it
between the holder plate and the tank, and pull it to the
hose inlet.
1
2
1.2. Polyethylene bag
Spread the bag around the top of the tank so that the
securely.
1
1.
NOTE:
recommended.
NOTE: Too much dust will tear the bag easily, so
do not collect the dust more than the half of the bag
capacity.
Emptying the polyethylene bag
WARNING: Always make sure that the
cleaner is switched off and the battery cartridge is
removed before emptying the polyethylene bag.
CAUTION: Do not apply a great impact on the
cause deformation and damage to the parts.
CAUTION: Empty the tank at least once a day
although this depends on picked-up dust volume
in the tank. Or, the suction force will weaken and the
motor may be broken.
CAUTION: Do not grab the hook when empty-
ing the tank. Grabbing the hook may cause the hook
to break.
take the polyethylene bag out of the tank.
NOTE: Take the polyethylene bag carefully out of the
tank so that the polyethylene bag cannot be caught
and torn by the protrusion inside the tank when emp-
tying it.
NOTE:
becomes full. Too much dust in the tank may cause
the polyethylene bag to be torn.
Installing the tool box
1. Release the lock of the battery cover, and open
the battery cover.
2. Set the rails on the tool box along the grooves on
the housing.
3. Close the battery cover and apply the lock.
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The tool box is convenient for carrying batteries, pipe,
or cuffs.
Connecting the hose
NOTICE: Never force the hose for bending or
stamp it. Never move the cleaner by a hose.
breakage or deformation of the hose.
NOTICE: When picking up large wastes such as
planer carvings, concrete dusts or similar other
than small wastes, use the 38 mm inner diameter
hose (optional accessory).
Insert the hose onto the mounting port of the tank and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
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.
Storage of accessories
The pipes can be placed into the pipe holder when not
using the cleaner for a short time.
The hose can be stored around the tool by connecting
each ends.
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1
1.
from time to time.
NOTE:
brush and a paddle.
NOTE:
recommended to have some spares for them.
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
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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