Makita GCV02 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora Inalámbrica
GCV02
GCV04
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
IMPORTANTE: Lea antes de usar.

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: GCV02 GCV04
Standard lter type Powder lter (for dry dust)
Maximum air volume (with BL4040, ø38 mm (1-1/2") x 2.5 m (98-1/2") hose) 2.7 m3/min (95.35 cu.ft/min)
Vacuum (with BL4040, ø38 mm (1-1/2") x 2.5 m (98-1/2") hose) 23 kPa
Recoverable capacity 8 L (2.1 gal.) 15 L (4.0 gal.)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 366 mm x 334 mm x 425 mm
(14-3/8″ x 13-1/8″ x 16-3/4″)
366 mm x 334 mm x 475 mm
(14-3/8″ x 13-1/8″ x 18-3/4″)
Rated voltage D.C. 36 V - 40 V max
Net weight 8.3 - 10.2 kg (18.3 - 22.5 lbs) 8.6 - 10.5 kg (19.0 - 23.1 lbs)
• 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 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.
• For wet dust, the oat and the water lter or cloth lter are required.
Applicable battery cartridge and charger
Battery cartridge BL4020 / BL4025 / BL4040* / BL4050F*
* : Recommended battery
Charger DC40RA / DC40RB / DC40RC
• 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.
SAFETY WARNINGS
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should always be fol-
lowed, including the following:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock
or injury:
1. Do not leave appliance when battery
tted. Remove battery from appli-
ance when not in use and before
servicing.
2. Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not
expose to rain. Store indoors.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this man-
ual. Use only manufacturer's recom-
mended attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged battery.
If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, dam-
aged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.

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6. Do not handle battery or appliance
with wet hands.
7. Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and any-
thing that may reduce air ow.
8. Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers,
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
9. Turn o󰀨 all controls before removing
the battery cartridge.
10. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
11. Do not use to pick up ammable or
combustible liquids, such as gaso-
line, or use in areas where they may
be present.
12. Use only the charger supplied by
the manufacturer to recharge.
13. Do not pick up anything that is burn-
ing or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
14. Always make sure that lters are
correctly installed before use. Do
not use the cleaner without lters
in place. Replace a damaged lter
immediately. It is recommended to
have some spares as lters are con-
sumable items.
15. Do not charge the battery outdoors.
16. Do not use the cleaner as a stool or
work bench. The machine may fall
down and may result in personal injury.
17. Do not pick up foam or soapy liquid.
It can cause foam to come out of air
exit, resulting in electric shock and
damage to the cleaner.
18. Do not vacuum the following:
• Flammable liquid (kerosene,
gasoline, solvents such as ben-
zine, thinner, etc.)
• Hot substances that are burn-
ing or smoking (cigarettes,
matches, incense sticks, can-
dles, hot ashes), sparks and
metal dust generated by cutting
or grinding metal, etc.
• Flammable material (toner,
paint, spray, etc.)
• Foam like carpet cleaning agent, etc.
(they may cause explosion or re)
• Explosive or pyrophoric sub-
stances (nitroglycerin, alumi-
num, magnesium, titanium, zinc,
red phosphorus, yellow phos-
phorus, celluloid, etc. and their
dust, gas or steam)
• Sharp objects (glass, cutlery,
wood splinter, metal, stone, nail,
razor, push pin, etc.)
• Solidifying and conductive ne
powder (metal or carbon powder)
• Dehumidier
• Large amount of powder (our,
re extinguisher powder, etc.)
• Substances that cause toxic
symptoms
• Aggressive chemicals (acid,
leach, etc.)
• Liquid or damp garbage, includ-
ing vomit and excreta
• Asbestos
• Pesticides
Such action may cause re, injury
and/or property damage.
To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals, always wear approved
respiratory protection such as dust
masks that are specially designed
to lter out microscopic particles.
Direct the exhaust air away from
your face and body.
NOTE: Read the OSHA regulation
on silica dust to understand the
requirements needed to reduce
exposure to silica dust at the job-
site. Specic rules apply to the drill-
ing, demolition cutting and grinding
materials that contain silica. All
OSHA requirements regarding
reducing silica dust can be found at
the OSHA website: www.osha.gov.
Battery tool use and care
1. Prevent unintentional starting.
Ensure the switch is in the o󰀨-po-
sition before connecting to battery
pack, picking up or carrying the
appliance. Carrying the appliance with
your nger on the switch or energiz-
ing appliance that have the switch on
invites accidents.

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2. Disconnect the battery pack from
the appliance before making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing appliance. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the appliance accidentally.
3. 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.
4. Use appliances only with speci-
cally designated battery packs. Use
of any other battery packs may create
a risk of injury and re.
5. 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 terminals
together may cause burns or a re.
6. Under abusive conditions, liquid
may be ejected from the battery;
avoid contact. If contact acciden-
tally occurs, ush with water. If liq-
uid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
7. Do not use a battery pack or appli-
ance that is damaged or modied.
Damaged or modied batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior
resulting in re, explosion or risk of
injury.
8. Do not expose a battery pack or
appliance to re or excessive tem-
perature. Exposure to re or tem-
perature above 130 °C may cause
explosion.
9. Follow all charging instructions
and do not charge the battery
pack or appliance outside of the
temperature range specied in the
instructions. Charging improperly or
at temperatures outside of the speci-
ed range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of re.
10. Have servicing performed by a quali-
ed repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the product is maintained.
11. Do not modify or attempt to repair
the appliance or the battery pack
except as indicated in the instruc-
tions for use and care.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This appliance is intended for commer-
cial use.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for
tool.
volts
direct current
Take particular care and
attention.
Never stand on the cleaner.
Important safety
instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read
all instructions and cautionary mark-
ings on (1) battery charger, (2) bat-
tery, 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.

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5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with
any conductive 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, overheating, possible
burns and even a breakdown.
6. Do not store and use the tool and
battery cartridge in locations where
the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery car-
tridge even if it is severely damaged
or is completely worn out. The bat-
tery 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 packaging
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 man-
ner that it cannot move around in
the packaging.
11. When disposing the battery car-
tridge, 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 prod-
ucts specied by Makita. Installing
the batteries to non-compliant products
may result in a re, excessive 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.
17. Unless the tool supports the use
near high-voltage electrical power
lines, do not use the battery car-
tridge near a high-voltage electrical
power lines. It may result in a mal-
function 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 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. 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).

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Important safety instructions for
wireless unit
1. Do not disassemble or tamper with the wire-
less unit.
2. Keep the wireless unit away from young chil-
dren. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
3. Use the wireless unit only with Makita tools.
4. Do not expose the wireless unit to rain or wet
conditions.
5. Do not use the wireless unit in places where
the temperature exceeds 50 °C (122 °F).
6. Do not operate the wireless unit in places
where medical instruments, such as heart
pace makers are nearby.
7. Do not operate the wireless unit in places
where automated devices are nearby. If oper-
ated, automated devices may develop malfunction
or error.
8. Do not operate the wireless unit in places
under high temperature or places where
static electricity or electrical noise could be
generated.
9. The wireless unit can produce electromagnetic
elds (EMF) but they are not harmful to the
user.
10. The wireless unit is an accurate instrument. Be
careful not to drop or strike the wireless unit.
11. Avoid touching the terminal of the wireless
unit with bare hands or metallic materials.
12. Always remove the battery on the product
when installing the wireless unit into it.
13. When opening the lid of the slot, avoid the
place where dust and water may come into the
slot. Always keep the inlet of the slot clean.
14. Always insert the wireless unit in the correct
direction.
15. Do not press the wireless activation button
on the wireless unit too hard and/or press the
button with an object with a sharp edge.
16. Always close the lid of the slot when
operating.
17. Do not remove the wireless unit from the slot
while the power is being supplied to the tool.
Doing so may cause a malfunction of the wireless
unit.
18. Do not remove the sticker on the wireless unit.
19. Do not put any sticker on the wireless unit.
20. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place where
static electricity or electrical noise could be
generated.
21. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place sub-
ject to high heat, such as a car sitting in the
sun.
22. Do not leave the wireless unit in a dusty or
powdery place or in a place corrosive gas
could be generated.
23. Sudden change of the temperature may bedew
the wireless unit. Do not use the wireless unit
until the dew is completely dried.
24. When cleaning the wireless unit, gently wipe
with a dry soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thin-
ner, conductive grease or the like.
25. When storing the wireless unit, keep it in the
supplied case or a static-free container.
26. Do not insert any devices other than Makita
wireless unit into the slot on the tool.
27. Do not use the tool with the lid of the slot dam-
aged. Water, dust, and dirt come into the slot may
cause malfunction.
28. Do not pull and/or twist the lid of the slot more
than necessary. Restore the lid if it comes o󰀨
from the tool.
29. Replace the lid of the slot if it is lost or
damaged.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
Fig.1
► 1. Head unit 2. Powder lter (HEPA) 3. Damper
4. Prelter 5. Tank

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the appliance
is switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridges are
removed before adjusting or checking function on
the appliance.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch o󰀨 the appliance
before installing or removing battery cartridges.
CAUTION: Hold the cleaner and battery car-
tridges rmly when installing or removing battery
cartridges. Failure to do so may cause them to slip
o󰀨 your hands, resulting in damage to the cleaner and
battery cartridges or 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.
The cleaner has double battery slots. With two identical
batteries in parallel, you can extend your running time
in one or more uses without having to stop to recharge
batteries. The cleaner also works with a single battery,
so you can choose with either double batteries or single
battery according to your needs.
2
1
Fig.2
► 1. Left battery slot 2. Right battery slot
With double batteries
Continuous drive with two batteries allows longer run-
time and more e󰀩cient cleaning. When the rst battery
is becoming empty, the cleaner automatically switches
a power source, so it continues working with the second
battery.
NOTE: The left battery slot (when facing the front of
the cleaner) has priority over the right battery slot.
The right battery slot will only be identied as a power
source, either when no battery is installed in the
left battery slot or the battery in the left battery slot
becomes empty.
NOTE: You can remove the battery from the left
battery slot and recharge it after the cleaner has
switched its power source from the left battery slot to
the right without ceasing operation. To give priority
back to the left battery slot after installing a recharged
battery, restart the cleaner.
With a single battery
Only one battery is required as a power source in either
the left or right battery slot. The cleaner automatically
determines which battery slot is available according to
operating conditions.
Installation and uninstallation
To install battery cartridges, release the lock rst,
and open the battery cover. Then insert the battery
cartridges.
1
2
Fig.3
► 1. Lock 2. Battery cover
Align the tongues on the battery cartridges with the
grooves in the battery housing and slip them into place.
Insert them all the way until they lock in place with a
little click.
Then lock the battery cover.
1
2
Fig.4
► 1. Battery cartridge 2. Button
To remove the battery cartridges, slide them out of the
battery housing while pressing and holding the buttons
in front of the cartridges.
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: When the cleaner switches the power source
from the rst battery to the second, it may require a
temporary halt in operations, causing a slight loss of
suction. Please note that it is not malfunction so the
cleaner recovers and resumes operations immedi-
ately after the pause.

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Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
1
2
Fig.5
► 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
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.
Battery indicators on control panel
The remaining battery capacity can be read on the
control panel at any time. Press the check button, and
the left and right indicators will show the battery charge
levels correspondingly.
11
2
Fig.6
► 1. Battery indicators 2. Check button
Fig.7
Battery indicator status Remaining
battery
capacity
On O󰀨 Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery
Battery not
inserted

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NOTE: The battery indicators will also be activated
when the cleaner starts functioning or switches its
power source from one to another.
Appliance / battery protection
system
The appliance is equipped with an appliance/battery
protection system. This system automatically cuts o󰀨
power to the motor to extend appliance and battery life.
The appliance will automatically stop during operation
if the appliance or battery is placed under one of the
following conditions:
Overload protection
When the appliance/battery is operated in a manner
that causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the
appliance automatically stops. In this situation, turn the
appliance o󰀨 and stop the application that caused the
appliance to become overloaded. Then turn the appli-
ance on to restart.
Overheat protection
On Blinking
When the appliance is overheated, the appliance stops
automatically, and both left and right battery indicators
blink. In this situation, let the appliance cool down
before turning the appliance on again.
On Blinking
When the battery is overheated, the appliance stops
automatically, and one of the indicators for overheated
battery blinks. In this situation, let the battery cool down
before turning the appliance on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the appliance
stops automatically. If the appliance does not run along
with the switch operation, remove the batteries from the
appliance and recharge them.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes that
could damage the appliance and allows the appliance to
stop automatically. Take all the following steps to clear
the causes, when the appliance has been brought to a
temporary halt or stop in operation.
1. Turn the appliance o󰀨, and then turn it on again to
restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the appliance and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
Switch action
Turning cleaner on
1.
Turn the stand-by switch in the "I" (ON) or "AUTO" (ON)
position to have the cleaner ready in stand-by mode.
2. Press the power button.
To switch back to stand-by mode, press the power
button again.
Turning cleaner o󰀨
Perform one of the following steps.
• Press the power button to set the cleaner back in
stand-by mode, and then turn the stand-by switch
in the "O" (OFF) position.
• Turn the stand-by switch in the "O" (OFF) position.
Adjusting suction power
The suction power can be adjusted according to your work needs.
• Turn the suction force adjusting knob to the left to
reduce the suction power.
• Turn the suction force adjusting knob to the right
to increase the suction power.
1
3
2
Fig.8
► 1. Stand-by switch 2. Power button 3. Suction force
adjusting knob
Locking and unlocking casters
Rear casters can be locked with stoppers to help the
cleaner stand still.
Lower the stopper lever by hand to lock the caster, and
raise it up to release.
12
3
4
Fig.9
► 1. Caster 2. Stopper lever 3. Unlocked position
4. Locked position

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NOTE: When moving the cleaner, make sure that the
caster is unlocked. Moving the cleaner with the caster
in a locked position may cause damage to the caster.
Carriage handle
CAUTION: Lift and carry the appliance with
due care. Failing to do so may result in personal
injury or damage to the appliance.
When carrying the cleaner, carry it by holding the han-
dle on the head unit. The handle is retractable on the
head unit when not in use.
Fig.10
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the appliance
is switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridges are
removed before carrying out any work on the
appliance.
CAUTION: Always wear dust mask during
assembly or maintenance.
Installing powder lter (HEPA) and
prelter (for dry dust)
CAUTION: Never pick up water or other liq-
uids or wet dusts when using the powder lter.
Picking up such things may cause the powder lter
breakage.
To use powder lter:
1. Place the prelter into the tank aligning the mount-
ing position markings on the prelter and tank.
2. Set the damper into the prelter, and then place
the powder lter over the damper aligning the mounting
position markings on the powder lter and prelter.
3. Mount the head unit over the tank and secure
them with the locking latches.
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
6
Fig.11
► 1. Head unit 2. Powder lter (HEPA) 3. Damper
4. Prelter 5. Tank 6. Mounting position marking
NOTICE: Before using the powder lter, make
sure that prelter and damper are used together. It
is not allowed to install powder lter alone.
Installing paper pack
Optional accessory
WARNING: Before using a paper pack, make
sure that the prelter is used together. Failure to
use the prelter together may cause unusual noise
and heat, resulting in a re.
NOTICE: Never pick up water or other liquids
or wet dusts when using a paper pack. Picking up
such things may cause the paper pack breakage.
NOTICE: Before using a paper pack, make sure
that the powder lter, damper and prelter are
always used together.
1. Unfold a paper pack.
2. Align the paper pack opening with the dust intake
of the tank.

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3. Install the paper pack into the tank with its card-
board opening hooked on the paper pack holder.
1
4
2
3
Fig.12
► 1. Paper pack 2. Cardboard opening 3. Paper pack
holder 4. Dust intake
Installing polyethylene bag
With a polyethylene bag installed in the tank, you can
easily empty the tank without letting your hands dirty.
Lay a polyethylene bag over the tank, and slip one side
of the top edge of the bag at its open end in between
the holder plate and the front wall of the tank.
1
2
3
Fig.13
► 1. Holder plate 2. Front wall of tank 3. Polyethylene
bag
Spread the other top edges of the bag outwards over
the top rims of the tank. Place the prelter over the poly-
ethylene bag to fasten the opening of the bag securely.
1
Fig.14
► 1. Prelter
NOTE:
A polyethylene bag available on the market
can be used. 0.04 mm or thicker one is 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 tank with polyethylene bag
WARNING: Always make sure that the cleaner
is switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridges are
removed before emptying the tank. Failure to do
so may cause an electric shock and serious personal
injury.
NOTICE: Do not apply a great impact on the
tank. Applying a great impact may cause deformation
and damage to the parts.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: Do not grab the hooks or latches when
emptying the tank. Grabbing the hooks or latches
may cause them to break.
Release the locking latches and lift the head unit up o󰀨 the tank.
Shake o󰀨 dust from the prelter before lifting the lter
away from the tank.
Then remove the polyethylene bag out of the tank,
closing the opening of the bag by hand.
1
2
Fig.15
► 1. Polyethylene bag 2. Tank

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NOTE: Take the polyethylene bag out of the tank
carefully to avoid it from being scratched and torn by
the edges inside the tank.
NOTE: Empty the polyethylene bag before it
becomes full. Too much dust in the tank may cause
the polyethylene bag to be torn.
Installing multi hook
Use the multi hook to hold a hose, accessories and
attachments not in use in place, and you can quickly
take them out according to your preferences.
Fig.16
Place the multi hook over the mounting base at the rear
of the cleaner, setting the rails on the multi hook along
the grooves on the mounting base.
1
2
Fig.17
► 1. Multi hook 2. Mounting base
Installing MAKPAC adapter
Optional accessory
Connectable and stackable MAKPAC storage cases
can be installed on top of the cleaner with an optional
adapter. The cases are available in many sizes and
styles to suit your preferences.
Place the mounting base hook over the handle of the
cleaner with its mounting surface facing upwards when
the handle is folded into the closed position.
1
2
3
Fig.18
► 1. Mounting base hook 2. Mounting surface
3. Handle
Mount the MAKPAC adapter onto the mounting base hook,
and secure them together with four screws provided.
2
3
1
Fig.19
► 1. MAKPAC adapter 2. Mounting base hook
3. Screw

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Lift the push bar up and tighten the knob to prepare
installing the MAKPAC cases onto the cleaner.
1
2
Fig.20
► 1. Push bar 2. Knob
NOTE: For details on installing the MAKPAC cases,
refer to the instructions provided with the MAKPAC
adapter and cases.
Installing hose
NOTICE: Never force the hose for bending or
stamp it. Never move the cleaner by pulling the
hose. Forcing, stamping and pulling the hose may
cause a 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). Using the 28 mm inner
diameter hose (optional accessory) may cause a
hose stu󰀩ng and damage.
Connection to cleaner
Insert the hose end to the dust intake (hose inlet) of the
cleaner, then turn it clockwise until it locks in place.
1
2
Fig.21
► 1. Hose 2. Dust intake (hose inlet)
Connections with your work tools
(Country specic)
By connecting the vacuum cleaner to any available
work tools compatible with the cleaner, it works as a
dust extractor for your power tools.
Select one of the front cu󰀨s or joints (optional acces-
sories) as most suitable for your tool model. Place the
cu󰀨s or joint, as necessary, between the front end of the
cleaner hose and a dust extraction port of your tool.
1
2
34
Fig.22
► 1. Front cu󰀨s or joint 2. Cleaner hose 3. Power tool
4. Vacuum cleaner
Installing or removing cleaner
attachments
CAUTION: After installing an attachment,
check if it is securely installed. If the attachment
is installed imperfectly, it may come o󰀨 and cause
personal injury.
Attachments without lock function
Optional accessory
Insert an attachment into the suction inlet of the cleaner
by pushing and hand screwing it in place.
Hand twist and pull the attachment apart from the suc-
tion inlet after use.
Fig.23

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Attachments with lock function
Optional accessory
NOTICE: When installing the attachment with
lock function, be sure to align the release button
with the hook on the attachment. If they are not
aligned, the attachment will not be locked and may
come o󰀨 from the cleaner.
Insert an attachment into the suction inlet of the cleaner
by pushing them together with a click.
To remove the attachment, pull it o󰀨 while pushing the
release button.
1
3
2
Fig.24
► 1. Suction inlet with lock function 2. Release button
3. Attachment with lock function
NOTE: An attachment with lock function can only be
installed in the suction inlet with lock function.
1
2
3
Fig.25
► 1. Attachment with lock function 2. Suction inlet with
lock function 3. Suction inlet without lock function
Adjusting lengths of slide-type
extension wand
Optional accessory
A slide-type extension wand can be combined for
shorter and longer lengths. It allows to clean hard-to-
reach areas and comfortable positioning options.
Pull in and out the slide pipe to change wand lengths
while pressing and holding the slide button.
Release the slide button to lock the slide pipe in your
desired position.
2
1
Fig.26
► 1. Slide pipe 2. Slide button
WIRELESS ACTIVATION
FUNCTION
What you can do with the wireless
activation function
The wireless activation function enables clean and
comfortable operation. By connecting a supported tool
to the cleaner, you can run the cleaner automatically
along with the switch operation of the tool.
Fig.27

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NOTICE: Be sure to refer to the instruction man-
ual of the tool when using the cleaner with wire-
less activation function.
NOTICE: Do not disassemble or tamper with the
wireless unit.
NOTICE: To prevent dust coming into the slot
of the wireless unit, always close the lid securely
during operation and storage.
NOTICE: Do not remove the wireless unit while
the power is being supplied. Doing so may cause a
malfunction of the wireless unit.
NOTICE: Do not press the wireless activation
button too hard and/or press the button with an
object with a sharp edge.
NOTE: Wireless activation needs Makita tools
equipped with the wireless unit.
NOTE: Prior to the initial use of the wireless activa-
tion function with each tool, the tool registration is
required. Once the registration is nished with the
tool, the re-registration is not required unless it is
cancelled.
NOTE: Before registration, be sure that the wireless
unit is properly inserted.
NOTE: One wireless unit can register up to 10 links
with other wireless units. If more than 10 other wire-
less units are registered to one wireless unit, the one
registered earliest will be cancelled automatically.
NOTE: The position of the wireless activation button
varies depending on the tool.
NOTE: The cleaner also starts by pressing the power
button when the stand-by switch is set to "AUTO".
However the power button will not actuate when the
wireless activation function is used.
Installing the wireless unit
CAUTION: Place the cleaner on a at and
stable surface when installing the wireless unit.
NOTICE: Clean the dust and dirt on the cleaner
before installing the wireless unit. Dust or dirt
may cause malfunction if it comes into the slot of the
wireless unit.
NOTICE: To prevent the malfunction caused by
static, touch a static discharging material, such
as a metallic part, before picking up the wireless
unit.
NOTICE: When installing the wireless unit,
always be sure that the wireless unit is inserted
in the correct direction and the lid is completely
closed.
1. Open the lid on the cleaner as shown in the gure.
1
Fig.28
► 1. Lid
2.
Insert the wireless unit to the slot and then close the lid.
When inserting the wireless unit, align the projections
with the recessed portions on the slot.
1
2
3
4
Fig.29
►
1. Wireless unit 2. Projection 3. Lid 4. Recessed portion
When removing the wireless unit, open the lid slowly.
The hooks on the back of the lid will lift the wireless unit
as you pull up the lid.
1
2
3
Fig.30
► 1. Wireless unit 2. Hook 3. Lid

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After removing the wireless unit, keep it in the supplied
case or a static-free container.
NOTICE: Always use the hooks on the back of
the lid when removing the wireless unit. If the
hooks do not catch the wireless unit, close the lid
completely and open it slowly again.
Tool registration for the cleaner
NOTE: A Makita tool supporting the wireless activa-
tion function is required for the tool registration.
NOTE: Finish installing the wireless unit to the tool
before starting the tool registration.
NOTE: During the tool registration, do not pull the
switch trigger on the tool or turn on the power switch
on the cleaner.
NOTE: Refer to the instruction manual of the tool, too.
If you wish to activate the cleaner along with the
switch operation of the tool, nish the tool registration
beforehand.
1. Install the wireless units to the cleaner and the
tool, respectively.
2. Install the batteries to the cleaner and the tool.
3. Set the stand-by switch on the cleaner to "AUTO".
1
Fig.31
► 1. Stand-by switch
4. Press the wireless activation button on the cleaner
for 3 seconds until the wireless activation lamp blinks in
green. And then press the wireless activation button on
the tool in the same way.
21
21
Fig.32
► 1. Wireless activation button 2. Wireless activation
lamp
If the cleaner and the tool are linked successfully, the
wireless activation lamps will light up in green for 2
seconds and start blinking in blue.
NOTE: The wireless activation lamps nish blinking
in green after 20 seconds elapsed. Press the wireless
activation button on the tool while the wireless acti-
vation lamp on the cleaner is blinking. If the wireless
activation lamp does not blink in green, push the wire-
less activation button briey and hold it down again.
NOTE: When performing two or more tool registration
for the cleaner, nish the tool registration one by one.
Starting the wireless activation
function
NOTE: Finish the tool registration for the cleaner for
wireless activation.
NOTE: Always place the cleaner so that you can see
the status of the wireless activation lamp.
NOTE: Refer to the instruction manual of the tool, too.
After registering a tool to the cleaner, the cleaner will
automatically runs along with the switch operation of
the tool.
1. Install the wireless units to the cleaner and the
tool, respectively.
2. Install the batteries to the cleaner and the tool.

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3. Connect the hose of the cleaner with the tool.
Fig.33
4. Set the stand-by switch on the cleaner to "AUTO".
1
Fig.34
► 1. Stand-by switch
5. Push the wireless activation button on the tool
briey. The wireless activation lamp will blink in blue.
21
Fig.35
► 1. Wireless activation button 2. Wireless activation
lamp
6. Pull the switch trigger of the tool. Check if the
cleaner runs while the switch trigger on the tool is being
pulled.
CAUTION: Always check if the wireless acti-
vation function works before starting a work with
the tool.
To stop the wireless activation, push the wireless activa-
tion button on the tool, or set the stand-by switch on the
cleaner to "I" or "O".
NOTE: The wireless activation lamp on the tool will
stop blinking in blue when there is no operation for
2 hours. In this case, set the stand-by switch on the
cleaner to "AUTO" and press the wireless activation
button on the tool again.
NOTE: The cleaner starts/stops with a delay. There is
a time lag when the cleaner detects a switch opera-
tion of the tool.
NOTE: The transmission distance of the wireless unit
may vary depending on the location and surrounding
circumstances.
NOTE: When two or more tools are registered to one
cleaner, the cleaner may start running even if you
don't pull the switch trigger because other user is
using the wireless activation function.
Cancelling tool registration for the
cleaner
Perform the following procedure when cancelling the
tool registration for the cleaner.
1. Install the wireless units to the cleaner and the
tool, respectively.
2. Install the batteries to the cleaner and the tool.
3. Set the stand-by switch on the cleaner to "AUTO".
1
Fig.36
► 1. Stand-by switch

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4. Press the wireless activation button on the cleaner
for 6 seconds. The wireless activation lamp blinks in
green and then become red. After that, press the wire-
less activation button on the tool in the same way.
21
21
Fig.37
► 1. Wireless activation button 2. Wireless activation
lamp
If the cancellation is performed successfully, the wire-
less activation lamps will light up in red for 2 seconds
and start blinking in blue.
NOTE: The wireless activation lamps nish blinking in
red after 20 seconds elapsed. Press the wireless acti-
vation button on the tool while the wireless activation
lamp on the cleaner is blinking. If the wireless acti-
vation lamp does not blink in red, push the wireless
activation button briey and hold it down again.
Erasing all tool registrations
You can erase all tool registrations from the cleaner as
follows.
32
1
Fig.38
► 1. Stand-by switch 2. Wireless activation button
3. Wireless activation lamp
1. Install the wireless unit to the cleaner.
2. Install the batteries to the cleaner.
3. Set the stand-by switch to "AUTO".
4. Hold down the wireless activation button for about
6 seconds until the wireless activation lamp blinks in red
(about twice per one second).
5. When the wireless activation lamp starts blinking
in red, release your nger from the wireless activation
button. Thereafter, hold down the wireless activation
button again for about 6 seconds.
6. When the wireless activation lamp starts blinking
fast (about 5 times per one second) in red, release your
nger from the wireless activation button. When the
wireless activation lamp lights up in red and later lights
o󰀨, all tool registrations are erased.
NOTE: If the wireless activation lamp does not blink
in red, press the wireless activation button briey and
try again.

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Description of the wireless activation lamp status
21
Fig.39
► 1. Wireless activation button 2. Wireless activation
lamp
The wireless activation lamp shows the status of the wireless activation function. Refer to the below table for the
meaning of the lamp status.
Status Wireless activation lamp Description
Color
On Blinking
Duration
(approximate)
Standby Blue Cleaner: con-
tinuing
Tool: 2 hours
Waiting for the tool registration or the wireless activation function
is available.
The lamp on the cleaner blinks when the stand-by switch is set in
AUTO. The lamp on the tool blinks when the wireless activation
button is pushed. The lamp on the tool will automatically turn o󰀨
when no operation is performed for 2 hours.
When the tool is
running.
The wireless activation of the cleaner is available and the tool is
running.
Tool
registration
Green 20 seconds Ready for the tool registration. Searching the tool to be registered.
2 seconds The tool registration has been nished. The wireless activation
lamp will start blinking in blue.
Cancelling/
erasing
tool
registration
Red
(slow: 2 times/sec.)
20 seconds Ready for the cancellation of the tool registration. Searching the
tool to be cancelled.
(fast: 5 times/sec.)
When the
wireless acti-
vation button is
pressed down.
Ready to erase all tool registrations.
2 seconds The tool registration has been cancelled/erased. The wireless
activation lamp will start blinking in blue.
Others Red 3 seconds The power is supplied to the wireless unit and the wireless activa-
tion function is starting up.
O󰀨 - - The stand-by switch is not set to "AUTO".

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Troubleshooting for wireless activation function
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 dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace-
ment parts for repairs.
State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy
The wireless activation lamp does
not light/blink.
The wireless unit is not installed into the
cleaner and/or the tool.
The wireless unit is improperly installed
into the cleaner and/or the tool.
Install the wireless unit correctly.
The terminal of the wireless unit and/or
the slot is dirty.
Gently wipe o󰀨 dust and dirt on the terminal of the
wireless unit and clean the slot of the cleaner and/
or the tool.
The wireless activation button on the
tool has not been pushed.
Push the wireless activation button on the tool
briey.
The stand-by switch on the cleaner is
not set to "AUTO".
Set the stand-by switch on the cleaner to "AUTO".
No power supply Supply the power to the tool and the cleaner.
Cannot nish tool registration / can-
celling tool registration successfully.
The wireless unit is not installed into the
cleaner and/or the tool.
The wireless unit is improperly installed
into the cleaner and/or the tool.
Install the wireless unit correctly.
The terminal of the wireless unit and/or
the slot is dirty.
Gently wipe o󰀨 dust and dirt on the terminal of the wire-
less unit and clean the slot of the cleaner and/or the tool.
The stand-by switch on the cleaner is
not set to "AUTO".
Set the stand-by switch on the cleaner to "AUTO".
No power supply Supply the power to the tool and the cleaner.
Incorrect operation
Push the wireless activation button briey and perform
the tool registration/cancellation procedures again.
The tool and cleaner are away from
each other (out of the transmission
range).
Get the tool and the cleaner closer to each other. The
maximum transmission distance is approximately 10 m
however it may vary according to the circumstances.
Before nishing the tool registration/cancellation;
- the switch trigger on the tool is pulled or;
- the power button on the cleaner is turned on.
Push the wireless activation button briey and
perform the tool registration/cancellation procedures
again.
The tool registration procedures for the
tool or the cleaner has not nished.
Perform the tool registration procedures for the tool
and the cleaner at the same timing.
Radio disturbance by other appliances
which generate high-intensity radio waves.
Keep the tool and the cleaner away from the appli-
ances such as Wi-Fi devices and microwave ovens.
The cleaner does not run along with
the switch operation of the tool.
The wireless unit is not installed into the
cleaner and/or the tool.
The wireless unit is improperly installed
into the cleaner and/or the tool.
Install the wireless unit correctly.
The terminal of the wireless unit and/or
the slot is dirty.
Gently wipe o󰀨 dust and dirt on the terminal of the wire-
less unit and clean the slot of the cleaner and/or the tool.
The wireless activation button on the
tool has not been pushed.
Push the wireless activation button briey and make
sure that the wireless activation lamp is blinking in blue.
The stand-by switch on the cleaner is
not set to "AUTO".
Set the stand-by switch on the cleaner to "AUTO".
More than 10 tools are registered to
the cleaner.
Perform the tool registration again.
If more than 10 tools are registered to the cleaner,
the tool registered earliest will be cancelled
automatically.
The cleaner erased all tool
registrations.
Perform the tool registration again.
No power supply Supply the power to the tool and the cleaner.
The tool and cleaner are away from
each other (out of the transmission
range).
Get the tool and the cleaner closer to each other.
The maximum transmission distance is approxi-
mately 10 m however it may vary according to the
circumstances.
Radio disturbance by other appliances
which generate high-intensity radio
waves.
Keep the tool and the cleaner away from the appli-
ances such as Wi-Fi devices and microwave ovens.