Makita GCV05 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Cordless Backpack Vacuum
Cleaner
Aspiradora de mochila a batería
GCV05
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
IMPORTANTE: Lea antes de usar.

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: GCV05
Capacity Filter bag 2.0 L (0.53 gal.)
Dust bag 1.5 L (0.40 gal.)
Maximum air volume
(With hose ø32 mm (1-1/4″) x 1.0 m (3-15/16″))
2.4 m3/min (84.8 cu.ft/min)
Vacuum 18 kPa
Dimensions (L x W x H)
(excluding the harness, with BL4040)
233 mm x 150 mm x 375 mm
(9-1/8″ x 5-7/8″ x 14-3/4″)
Rated voltage D.C. 36 V - 40 V max
Net weight 4.1 - 5.3 kg (9.0 - 11.7 lbs)
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Specications may di󰀨er from country to country.
• The weight does not include accessories but battery cartridge(s). The lightest and heaviest combination weight
of the appliance and battery cartridge(s) are shown in the table.
• The length of supplied hose varies depending on the countries.
Applicable battery cartridge and charger
Battery cartridge BL4020 / BL4025 / BL4040 / BL4050F / BL4080F
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.
WARNING: Do not use a corded power supply such as battery adapter or portable power pack with
this appliance. The cable of such power supply may hinder the operation and result in personal injury.
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 appliance
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, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, return it to
a service center.

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6. Do not handle appliance with wet
hands.
7. Do not put any object into open-
ings. Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair,
and anything 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. Do not pick up anything that is burn-
ing or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
13. Do not use without dust collecting
bag in place.
14. Do not charge the battery outdoors.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Use appliances only with speci-
cally designated battery packs. Use
of any other battery packs may create
a risk of injury and re.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. Do not use a battery pack or appliance
that is damaged or modied. Damaged
or modied batteries may exhibit unpre-
dictable behaviour resulting in re,
explosion or risk of injury.
22. Do not expose a battery pack or appli-
ance to re or excessive temperature.
Exposure to re or temperature above
130 °C may cause explosion.
23. Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the battery pack or appli-
ance outside of the temperature range
specied in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside of
the specied range may damage the bat-
tery and increase the risk of re.
24. 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.
25. Do not modify or attempt to repair
the appliance or the battery pack
except as indicated in the instruc-
tions for use and care.
26. Do not use a corded power supply such
as battery adapter or portable power
pack with this machine. The cable of such
power supply may hinder the operation and
result in personal injury.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This appliance is intended for commer-
cial use.

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ADDITIONAL
SAFETY RULES
1. Read this instruction manual and
the charger instruction manual care-
fully before use.
2. 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 substances
(nitroglycerin, aluminum, magne-
sium, titanium, zinc, red phospho-
rus, yellow phosphorus, 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 chem-
icals, always wear approved respiratory
protection such as dust masks that are
specially designed to lter out micro-
scopic 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.
3. Stop operation immediately if you
notice anything abnormal.
4. If you drop or strike the cleaner,
check it carefully for cracks or dam-
age before operation.
5. Do not bring close to stoves or other
heat sources.
6. Do not block the intake hole or vent
holes.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
volts
direct current
Important safety
instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge,
read all instructions and cautionary
markings on (1) battery charger,
(2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper with
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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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.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch o󰀨 the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge rmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge rmly may cause them to slip o󰀨 your hands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
3
2
1
Fig.1
► 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator as
shown in the gure, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
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.2
► 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.

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Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
1
2
Fig.3
► 1. Battery indicator 2. button
Press the button to indicate the remaining battery
capacities.
Battery indicator status Remaining
battery
capacity
On O󰀨 Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery
Appliance / battery protection
system
The appliance is equipped with appliance / battery protection
system. This system automatically cuts o󰀨 power to the motor
to extend appliance and battery life. In this situation, the
battery indicator lights up as following table.
Battery indicator status Status
On O󰀨 Blinking
Overload
protection
(battery) /
Overheat
protection
(battery) /
Overdischarge
protection
Overheat
protection
(appliance)
The appliance and the LED light 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
When the appliance / battery is overheated, the appli-
ance stops automatically. In this situation, let the appli-
ance / battery cool down before turning the appliance
on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the appliance
stops automatically. If the product does not operate
even when the switches are operated, remove the bat-
teries from the appliance and charge the batteries.
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.
Adjusting belts
The tightness of the shoulder belts, upper and lower
belts can be adjusted. Put your arms through the shoul-
der belts rst then fasten the lower and upper belts.
To tighten, pull the end of the strap as illustrated. To
loosen, pull up the end of the fastener.
Lower belt
21
Fig.4
► 1. Strap 2. Fastener

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Shoulder belts
1
2
Fig.5
► 1. Strap 2. Fastener
Upper belt
1
2
Fig.6
► 1. Strap 2. Fastener
Carrying hook
CAUTION: Use the hanging/mounting parts
for their intended purposes only. Using for unin-
tended purpose may cause accident or personal
injury.
Always grab the carrying hook when handling the vac-
uum cleaner body.
1
Fig.7
► 1. Carrying hook
Switch action
1
2
Fig.8
► 1. Suction power change button 2. ON/OFF button
To start the cleaner, simply push the ON/OFF button. To
switch o󰀨, push the ON/OFF button again.
You can change the suction power of the cleaner in
four steps by pushing the suction power change button.
Each push on this button repeats the 1 to 4 mode in a
cycle.
Level Indication Mode
1Quiet mode
2Normal speed
mode
3High speed mode
4Max speed mode
NOTE: You can change the suction power before
turning on the cleaner.
NOTE: The cleaner starts the operation with the
same suction power as the last operation.
NOTE: If you remove the battery immediately after
turning o󰀨 the appliance, while the motor is rotating,
the cleaner may not start the operation with the same
suction power as the last operation.

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LED light
LED light is installed in the head of the switch box
to ease the operations in dark places. Press and
hold button to turn the light on. To turn o󰀨, press and
hold button again.
Fig.9
CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly. Never aim the light to
other people's eyes.
NOTE: The LED light is automatically turned o󰀨 when
the vacuum cleaner is not operated for more than 10
minutes.
Hose band
Hose band can be used for holding the hose or free
nozzle.
To secure the hose to the vacuum cleaner body, pass
the hose band through the slot on the body. You can
attach the hose band on either side.
2 3
1
Fig.10
► 1. Hose band 2. Slot 3. Hose
The loop on the lower belt can be used for carrying
nozzles as illustrated.
1 1
2
2
Fig.11
► 1. Loop 2. Nozzles
Hose hook
When you suspend the operation, the hook on the bent
pipe assembly can be used for hanging the wand on the
lower belt.
2
1
Fig.12
► 1. Hook 2. Lower belt

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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the appliance
is switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the appliance.
Assembling hose
Insert the hose cu󰀨 into the vacuum cleaner body and
turn it clockwise.
1
2
Fig.13
► 1. Hose cu󰀨 2. Vacuum cleaner body
Using as a cleaner
Attaching bent pipe assembly
Optional accessory
NOTE: You don't need to perform this procedure
if your model comes with the bent pipe assembly
attached to the hose.
NOTE:
There are two types of bent pipe assembly; the
one for slide-type extension wand and the one for ring-type
extension wand. If you prepare the bent pipe assembly,
choose the one for your desired extension wand type.
The bent pipe assembly is used for connecting the extension
wand or nozzle for vacuum cleaning to this product.
If you want to use this product as the vacuum cleaner,
attach the bent pipe assembly to the hose.
To attach, unscrew the front cu󰀨 from the hose and
fasten the sleeve of bent pipe assembly onto the hose.
To remove, loosen the sleeve of bent pipe assembly
from the hose.
1
2
3
Fig.14
► 1. Hose 2. Bent pipe assembly 3. Sleeve
Assembling nozzle and wand
Optional accessory
NOTE: The type of the nozzle and wand included in
the product varies depending on countries. In some
countries, the nozzle and wand are not included.
1. Twist and insert the nozzle to the extension wand.
1
234
Fig.15
► 1. Extension wand 2. Free nozzle 3. T-shape nozzle
4. T-shape nozzle (slim)
NOTE: By twisting the nozzle while inserting, the noz-
zle can be attached to the extension wand securely.
NOTE: For the model with ø38 mm hose and front
cu󰀨 38, attach the supplied nozzle to the aluminum
bending pipe / aluminum straight pipe.
2. Follow the procedures below, depending on the
type of the extension wand :
NOTE: The slide-type extension wand and the ring-
type extension wand are not compatible with each
other. If you want to change the slide-type extension
wand to the ring-type extension wand or vice versa,
change the bent pipe assembly also.

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For the slide-type extension wand
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then insert the
extension wand into the bent pipe assembly until it
clicks. To disconnect, extract the extension wand with
pressing the button.
2
1
3
Fig.16
► 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Button 3. Slide-type exten-
sion wand
The length of the wand can be adjusted.
With pressing the slide button, adjust the wand length.
The length is locked when releasing the slide button.
1
Fig.17
► 1. Slide button
For the ring-type extension wand
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then twist and insert
the extension wand into the bent pipe assembly. To
disconnect, twist and extract it.
1
2
3
3
Fig.18
► 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Ring-type extension wand
3. Free nozzle
NOTE: The free nozzle can be attached to the bent
pipe assembly without pipe lock directly.
The length of the wand can be adjusted.
Loosen the ring on the wand and adjust the wand
length. Tighten the ring at your desired length.
1
Fig.19
► 1. Ring

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For the aluminum bending pipe / aluminum straight
pipe
(Only for the model with ø38 mm hose and front cu󰀨 38)
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then twist and insert
the pipe into the front cu󰀨. To disconnect, twist and
extract it.
1
4
2
3
Fig.20
► 1. Front cu󰀨 38 2. Aluminum bending pipe
3. Aluminum straight pipe 4. Nozzle
For the two aluminum straight pipes
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then twist and insert
the pipes. To disconnect, twist and extract it.
1
2 3
Fig.21
► 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Aluminum straight pipe 1
3. Aluminum straight pipe 2
Connecting the tool
NOTE: If the bent pipe assembly is attached to the
hose, remove it beforehand.
To connect a tool to the cleaner, the dedicated hose
and/or additional parts are required. Depending on your
cleaner model, you need to replace the hose and/or
prepare additional parts.
Refer to the following table for details.
Supplied
hose
diameter
Hose end type Action
ø28 mm
without part
Attach the front cu󰀨.
with snap-on part
Replace the hose end
(snap-on part) with the front
cu󰀨.
The hose end can be removed
by turning it counterclockwise.
ø32 mm
with snap-on part
Replace the hose with the one
for dust extraction (ø28 mm,
with front cu󰀨).
ø38 mm
with snap-on part
Replace the hose with the one
for dust extraction (ø28 mm,
with front cu󰀨).
with front cu󰀨 38
Attach the joint 22-38 or the
front cu󰀨 24.
NOTE: Always use a suitable front cu󰀨. When using
the front cu󰀨 24, attach it to the front cu󰀨 22 that is
connected to the hose.

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1
2
Fig.22
► 1. Front cu󰀨 22 2. Front cu󰀨 24
When using ø28 mm dust extraction
hose
1. Attach the front cu󰀨 to the hose for dust extraction.
When connecting the front cu󰀨, make sure that it is
securely screwed on the hose.
2. Connect the front cu󰀨 to the tool's extraction
outlet.
1
3
2
Fig.23
► 1. Front cu󰀨 2. Extraction outlet 3. Hose
The front cu󰀨 can be detached by turning it counter-
clockwise while holding the hose.
When using ø38 mm hose with front
cu󰀨 38
1. Twist and insert the joint or the front cu󰀨 to the
inlet part on the hose, depending on the tool that you
are going to connect.
2. Connect the front cu󰀨 to the tool's extraction
outlet.
1
2
4
3
Fig.24
► 1. Joint 2. Front cu󰀨 3. Extraction outlet 4. Hose
To remove the joint and the front cu󰀨, follow the installa-
tion procedures in reverse.
Installing lter bag / dust bag
Optional accessory
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.

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NOTICE: When the lter bag is already full,
replace with new one. When the dust bag is
already full, empty it. Continuous use with the lter
bag/dust bag full results in reduced suction power.
NOTICE: To prevent dust from getting into the
motor:
— Make sure that the lter bag/dust 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/dust bag.
NOTICE: The lter bag/dust bag for the cleaner
is an important component for maintaining the
appliance performance. Using non-genuine lter
bag/dust bag may cause smoke or ignition.
NOTE: When the lter bag/dust bag is not installed in
the cleaner, the front cover does not close completely.
Fig.25
1. Unlock the lever and open the dust box cover.
1
2
Fig.26
► 1. Lever 2. Dust box cover
2. Insert the lter bag into the slit on the upper side of
the room as illustrated.
1
2
Fig.27
► 1. Slit 2. Filter bag
When using the dust bag, insert the brim of the dust bag
into the slit.
1
3
2
Fig.28
► 1. Slit 2. Brim 3. Dust bag

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3. Align the hole of the lter bag with the hose cu󰀨
and push the cardboard portion to the end. Make sure
that the rubber ring on the lter bag goes over the rim
on the hose cu󰀨.
1
3
4
2
Fig.29
► 1. Rubber ring on the lter bag 2. Rim on the hose
cu󰀨 3. Cardboard portion of the lter bag 4. Hose
cu󰀨
4. 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.
OPERATION
WARNING: Operators shall be adequately
instructed on the use of the vacuum cleaner.
WARNING: This vacuum cleaner is not suit-
able for picking up hazardous dust.
CAUTION: This cleaner is for dry use only.
CAUTION: Always insert the battery cartridge
all the way until it locks in place. If you can see the
red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not
locked completely. Insert it fully until the red indicator
cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of
the tool, causing injury to you or someone around
you.
CAUTION: During operation, be conscious
of the vacuum cleaner on your back. You may
lose your balance if the vacuum cleaner body bumps
against a wall or the hose is hooked by an obstacle.
1. Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body and fasten lower
and upper belts. Adjust the tightness as necessary.
Fig.30
2. Press
button to start vacuuming. If you want
to change the suction power, press button until the
desired suction power is selected. Press button to
stop.
Fig.31
During the operation, hook the switch box on the D-ring
or the loop on the lower belt. The hook can be slanted
for lighting forward when hooked on the loop.
2
1
Fig.32
► 1. D-ring 2. Loop
NOTE: The vacuum cleaner and the LED light will
automatically switches o󰀨 when the appliance / bat-
tery protection system works due to the overheat of
the appliance / battery, or the reduced air-ow into the
machine caused by clogged hose, pipe, lter or other
reasons. In this case, remove the cause of the prob-
lem before restarting. For more information, refer to
the section “Appliance / battery protection system”.

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3. Replace the lter bag when it becomes full. Open
the lid and take out the lter bag. Pull the strip on the
side of the opening to shut the lter bag and dispose of
the lter bag in whole.
1
Fig.33
► 1. Strip
When using a dust bag, take out the dust bag and dis-
pose of the dust by releasing the latch.
1
Fig.34
► 1. Latch
NOTICE: Periodically check the lter bag if it is
full. Continuous use with the lter bag full results in
reduced suction power.
NOTICE: Do not use an used lter bag. The lter
bag is designed for single use. Using lter bag repeat-
edly may cause clogging of the lter and results in
damage to the cleaner. If you want to use the bag
repeatedly, use a dust bag.
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.
Cleaning the HEPA lter
CAUTION: Do not use the vacuum cleaner
without a HEPA lter or continue to use dirty or
damaged HEPA 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 HEPA lter periodically. If
enough suction power is not obtained even after
the cleaning, replace the HEPA lter with new one.
NOTICE: To prevent the HEPA lter from being
damaged, 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 lid and take out the lter bag. Release
the hook on the HEPA lter and remove it from the
vacuum cleaner body.
Fig.35
2. Beat the dust o󰀨 from the HEPA lter. The HEPA
lter can be washed with water. Rinse away the dust
and particles on the HEPA lter every 1 or 2 month.
After that, dry the HEPA lter completely in a shaded
and well-ventilated place to prevent unpleasant odor or
malfunctions.

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3. To install the HEPA lter, insert the side without the
ap into the holder then push the HEPA lter downward
until the ap is secured by the rib.
2
4
3
1
Fig.36
► 1. Holder 2. HEPA lter 3. Rib 4. Flap
Cleaning the dust bag
Regularly clean the dust bag with soap and water. Turn
the dust bag inside out and remove the sticky dust.
Wash lightly by hand and rinse well with water. Dry
completely before installing to the vacuum cleaner.
Fig.37
NOTICE: Wet dust bag lowers the vacuuming per-
formance as well as the life of the motor.
Clearing the clog
When clearing the clog, remove the hose or the exten-
sion wand, or the bent pipe assembly to check inside.
Removing/attaching the snap-on type bent pipe
assembly
To remove, pull the bent pipe assembly while pressing
both of the tab on the hose end.
To attach, insert the hose end into the bent pipe assem-
bly. Make sure that the tabs on the hose end snap into
the holes on the bent pipe assembly.
4
3
21
Fig.38
► 1. Hose end 2. Tab 3. Hole 4. Bent pipe assembly
Removing/attaching the screw-in type bent pipe
assembly
To remove, loosen the sleeve of bent pipe assembly
from the hose.
To attach, fasten the sleeve of bent pipe assembly onto
the hose.
1
2
3
Fig.39
► 1. Hose 2. Bent pipe assembly 3. Sleeve
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.
• Hose (for vacuum cleaner type)
• Hose (for dust extraction type)
• Extension wand
• Free nozzle
• T-shape nozzle
• Seat nozzle

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• Corner nozzle
• Shelf brush
• Round brush
• Bent pipe assembly
• Filter bag
• Dust bag
• Front cu󰀨
• HEPA lter
• Pipe
• Harness cover
• Cyclone attachment
• 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.
Cyclone attachment
NOTE: When using the cyclone attachment with this
appliance, the bent pipe is also required.
1
Fig.40
► 1. Cyclone attachment
About the cyclone attachment
Using the cleaner with the cyclone attachment installed
reduces the amount of dust that enters the dust bag,
which helps to prevent the suction force from weaken-
ing. In addition, cleaning after use is also simple.
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool. If the
battery cartridge is left inserted, the cleaner may start
unexpectedly and result in injury.
CAUTION: Clean the mesh lter of the
cyclone attachment and the dust bag of the
cleaner unit when they become clogged.
Continued use in the clogged condition may result in
heating or smoke.
NOTICE: When the cyclone attachment is
attached, do not use the cyclone attachment in
the horizontal or upward facing condition. Doing
so may cause the mesh lter to become clogged.
NOTICE: Always use the cleaner with the dust
bag installed, even when using the cyclone
attachment. Using the cleaner without the dust bag
installed may result in a motor malfunction.
NOTE: Check that the cyclone attachment, cleaner,
and straight pipe are locked properly before use.
NOTE: Empty the dust case of the cyclone attach-
ment and the dust bag of the cleaner when dust has
accumulated. Continued use will result in weakened
suction force.
NOTE: You can use the cyclone attachment with or
without lock function.
NOTE: To install or remove the cyclone attachment,
refer to the section "Using as a cleaner".
Disposing of dust
When dust has accumulated up to the full line of the
dust case, follow the procedure below and dispose of
the dust.
1. Hold the dust case rmly, press and hold the two
buttons, and remove the dust case.
2
3
1
4
Fig.41
► 1. Full line 2. Dust case 3. Button (two locations)
4. Mesh lter
2. Dispose of the dust inside the dust case and
remove any dust and powder adhered to the surface of
the mesh lter.
3. Insert the dust case all the way until the two but-
tons lock with a click.
2
1
Fig.42
► 1. Dust case 2. Button (two locations)
NOTE: Check that the cyclone attachment, cleaner,
and straight pipe are locked properly before restarting
operation.
NOTE: If the suction force does not recover even
after disposing of the dust and cleaning the mesh
lter, check whether dust has accumulated in the dust
bag of the cleaner or clogging has occurred.

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Cleaning
When the dust case becomes dirty or the mesh lter is
clogged, remove and wash them with water. (Refer to
“Disposing of dust” for the removal procedure.)
Dry the parts thoroughly before reinstallation and use.
1
2
Fig.43
► 1. Dust case 2. Mesh lter
When the mesh lter gets dirty badly, clean it in the
following procedures.
1. Turn the mesh lter counterclockwise and remove
it while the hooks are unlocked.
1
2
Fig.44
► 1. Mesh lter 2. Hook
2. Remove the dust on the mesh lter and then wash
it with water. After that, dry it thoroughly.
3. Insert the mesh lter into the base while the hooks
are aligned with the port. Turn the mesh lter clockwise
until the hooks are locked with a click. Make sure that
the mesh lter is installed securely.
2
1
3
Fig.45
► 1. Mesh lter 2. Hook 3. Port
MAKITA LIMITED WARRANTY
Please refer to the annexed warranty sheet for the
most current warranty terms applicable to this product.
If annexed warranty sheet is not available, refer to the
warranty details set forth at below website for your
respective country.
United States of America: www.makitatools.com
Canada: www.makita.ca
Other countries: www.makita.com

20 ESPAÑOL
ESPAÑOL (Instrucciones originales)
ESPECIFICACIONES
Modelo: GCV05
Capacidad Bolsa del ltro 2,0 L (0,53 gal.)
Bolsa recolectora de polvo 1,5 L (0,40 gal.)
Volumen de aire máximo
(Con manguera diámetro32 mm (1-1/4″) x 1,0 m (3-15/16″))
2,4 m3/min (84,8 cu.ft/min)
Vacío 18 kPa
Dimensiones (La x An x Al)
(sin incluir el arnés, con el modelo BL4040)
233 mm x 150 mm x 375 mm
(9-1/8″ x 5-7/8″ x 14-3/4″)
Tensión nominal 36 V - 40 V c.c. máx.
Peso neto 4,1 kg - 5,3 kg (9,0 lbs - 11,7 lbs)
• Debido a nuestro continuo programa de investigación y desarrollo, las especicaciones aquí incluidas están
sujetas a cambio sin previo aviso.
• Las especicaciones pueden variar de país a país.
• El peso incluye el o los cartuchos de batería, pero no los accesorios. La combinación de menor y mayor peso
del aparato y del o los cartuchos de batería se muestra en la tabla.
• La longitud de la manguera suministrada varía en función del país.
Cartucho de batería y cargador aplicables
Cartucho de batería BL4020 / BL4025 / BL4040 / BL4050F / BL4080F
Cargador DC40RA / DC40RB / DC40RC
• Algunos de los cartuchos de batería y cargadores enumerados arriba podrían no estar disponibles depen-
diendo de su área de residencia.
ADVERTENCIA: Use únicamente los cartuchos de batería y los cargadores indicados arriba. El uso de
cualquier otro cartucho de batería y cargador podría ocasionar una lesión y/o un incendio.
ADVERTENCIA: No use ningún alimentador con cableado eléctrico, como un adaptador para batería
o una unidad portátil de alimentación eléctrica, con este aparato. El cable de dicho alimentador podría impe-
dir la operación y ocasionar una lesión personal.
ADVERTENCIAS DE
SEGURIDAD
INSTRUCCIONES
IMPORTANTES DE
SEGURIDAD
Al usar cualquier aparato eléctrico,
siempre deben seguirse las precaucio-
nes básicas, incluyendo las siguientes:
GUARDE ESTAS
INSTRUCCIONES.
ADVERTENCIA
Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, des-
carga eléctrica o lesión:
1. No deje el aparato con la batería
puesta. Retire la batería del aparato
cuando no lo vaya a utilizar y antes
de dar servicio de mantenimiento.
2. No lo utilice sobre supercies
húmedas. No lo exponga a la lluvia.
Almacénelo en interiores.
3. No permita que sea utilizado como
un juguete. Supervise de cerca
cuando lo utilice cerca de niños.
4. Utilícelo solamente como se describe
en este manual. Sólo use aditamentos
recomendados por el fabricante.