Makita GCV08PM User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Cordless Backpack Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora de mochila a batería
GCV08
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
IMPORTANTE: Lea antes de usar.

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: GCV08
Capacity Filter bag 6.0 L (1.6 gal.)
Dust bag 5.5 L (1.5 gal.)
Maximum air volume
(With hose ø32 mm (1-1/4″) x 1.0 m (39-3/8″))
2.4 m3/min (84.8 cu.ft/min)
Vacuum 20 kPa
Dimensions (L x W x H)
(excluding the harness, with BL4050F)
336 mm x 185 mm x 543 mm
(13-1/4″ x 7-1/4″ x 21-3/8″)
Rated voltage D.C. 36 V - 40 V max
Net weight 6.4 - 9.5 kg (14.1 - 20.9 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 / BL4040F / 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 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.

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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.
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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This appliance is intended for commer-
cial use.
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.
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 result-
ing 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.

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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 burning
or smoking (cigarettes, matches,
incense sticks, candles, 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, alkali, 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.
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 cause heating, catching re, burst
and malfunction of the tool or battery
cartridge, resulting in burns or personal
injury.
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 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 of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the appliance and the bat-
tery cartridge rmly when installing or removing
battery cartridge. Failure to hold the appliance and
the battery cartridge rmly may cause them to slip o󰀨
your hands and result in damage to the appliance and
battery cartridge and a personal injury.
To install the battery cartridges, align the tongues on the
battery cartridges with the grooves in the housing and slip
them into place. Insert them all the way until they lock in
place with a little click. If you can see the red indicators as
shown in the gure, they are not locked completely.
To remove the battery cartridges, slide them out of the
battery housing while pressing and holding the buttons
in front of the cartridges.
2
3
4
11
Fig.1
► 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Right battery cartridge
4. Left battery cartridge
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the appliance, 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.
The cleaner has double battery slots. You can choose with either
double batteries or single battery according to your needs.
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 right battery slot (when facing the front
of the cleaner) has priority over the left battery slot.
The left battery slot will only be identied as a power
source, either when no battery is installed in the right
battery slot or the battery in the right battery slot
becomes empty.
NOTE: You can remove the battery from the right
battery slot and recharge it after the cleaner has
switched its power source from the right battery
slot to the left without ceasing operation. To give
priority back to the right battery slot after installing a
recharged battery, restart the cleaner.
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. This is not malfunction so the cleaner
recovers and resumes operations immediately after
the pause.
With a single battery
Only one battery is required as a power source in either
the right or left battery slot. The cleaner automatically
determines which battery slot is available.
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

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Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted O󰀨 Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may di󰀨er slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The rst (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity on the switch box
The remaining battery capacity can be checked on the
switch box. Press the button to indicate the remain-
ing battery capacities.
"L" and "R" on the switch box correspond to the left and
right battery cartridges, respectively. Follow the indica-
tion when you replace the battery cartridge.
1
2
Fig.3
► 1. Battery indicator 2. Battery check / LED light
button
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.

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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 box position
The switch box can be hooked on either side of the
lower belt. Arrange the cord so that the switch box
comes to your desired side. To prevent the cord from
being damaged, pass the cord through the groove as
illustrated.
1
1
2
2
Fig.4
► 1. Groove 2. Cord
Adjusting belts
The tightness of the shoulder belts, upper and lower
belts can be adjusted. Put your arms through the shoul-
der belts rst then fasten the 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
1
2
Fig.5
► 1. Strap 2. Fastener
Shoulder belts
1
2
Fig.6
► 1. Strap 2. Fastener
Upper belt
2
1
Fig.7
► 1. Strap 2. Fastener

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Carrying hook
Always grab the carrying hook when handling the vac-
uum cleaner body.
1
Fig.8
► 1. Carrying hook
Switch action
To start the cleaner, simply press button. To switch
o󰀨, press button again.
You can change the suction power of the cleaner in four
steps by pressing button. Each press on this button
repeats the 1 to 4 mode in a cycle.
1
2
Fig.9
► 1. Suction power change button 2. ON/OFF
button
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.
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.10
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 exible
rubber 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.
1
23
Fig.11
► 1. Hose band 2. Slot 3. Hose

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The loops on the lower belt can be used for carrying
nozzles as illustrated.
11
22
Fig.12
► 1. Loop 2. Nozzle
Hose hook
When you suspend the operation, the hook on the bent
pipe assembly can be used for hanging the wand on the
hanging part of the lower belt.
2
3
1
Fig.13
► 1. Hook 2. Lower belt 3. Hanging part
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.
Fig.13
1
2
Fig.14
► 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 assem-
bly, choose the one for your desired extension wand type.
The bent pipe assembly is used for connecting the exten-
sion 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.
For the screw-in type bent pipe assembly
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.15
► 1. Hose 2. Bent pipe assembly 3. Sleeve

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For the snap-on type bent pipe assembly
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.
To remove, pull the bent pipe assembly while pressing
both of the tabs on the hose end.
4
1
3
2
Fig.16
► 1. Hose end 2. Tab 3. Hole 4. Bent pipe assembly
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
23 4
Fig.17
► 1. Extension wand 2. Flexible rubber nozzle
3. Corner nozzle 4. Floor/carpet switching t-nozzle
When using oor/carpet switching t-nozzle, you can
change the mode depending on the place.
— Floor mode: suitable for a smooth place such as a
hard oor
— Carpet mode: suitable for a shaggy place such as
a carpet or a rug
1
1
2
3
Fig.18
►
1. Mode switching button 2. Floor mode 3. Carpet mode
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
bent 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.
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.
1
2
34
Fig.19
► 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Button 3. Slide-type exten-
sion wand 4. Flexible rubber nozzle

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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.20
► 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
23
3
Fig.21
► 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Ring-type extension wand
3. Flexible rubber nozzle
NOTE: The exible rubber 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.22
► 1. Ring
For the aluminum bent 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
3
2
4
Fig.23
► 1. Front cu󰀨 38 2. Aluminum bent pipe 3. Aluminum
straight pipe 4. Nozzle

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For the two aluminum straight pipes
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then twist and insert
the pipes. To disconnect, twist and extract it.
3
1
2
Fig.24
► 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󰀨).
Supplied
hose
diameter
Hose end type Action
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.
1
2
Fig.25
► 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
2
3
Fig.26
► 1. Front cu󰀨 2. Extraction outlet 3. Hose
The front cu󰀨 can be detached by turning it counter-
clockwise while holding the hose.

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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
3
4
Fig.27
► 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.
Install either dust bag or lter bag before using cleaner.
— Dust bag is usable many times repeatedly by
cleaning it out.
— Filter bag is a throw-away type. Throw away the
entire lter bag without emptying when it has
become full.
NOTICE: When the lter bag is already full,
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.28

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1. Unlock the lever and open the front cover.
2
1
Fig.29
► 1. Lever 2. Front cover
2. Insert the lter bag into the slit on the upper side of
the room as illustrated.
1
2
Fig.30
► 1. Slit 2. Filter bag
When using the dust bag, insert the brim of the dust bag
into the slit.
2
3
1
Fig.31
► 1. Slit 2. Brim 3. Dust bag
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󰀨.
11
2
3
4
Fig.32
► 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 front cover certainly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch your n-
gers when hooking the latch, and when closing
the front cover.

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Harness cover
Optional accessory
When using the harness cover, follow the procedure
below to attach it.
NOTE: When installing the harness cover, do not
mistake the front and back of the harness cover.
NOTE: The harness cover is washable. Follow the
washing instructions on the tag.
Fig.33
1. Spread the harness cover on the harness.
Fig.34
2. Secure the harness shoulder straps with the hook
and loop fasteners of the harness cover. Hook the band
of the harness cover on the harness.
Fig.35
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: 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 fas-
ten upper and lower belts. Adjust the tightness as
necessary.
Fig.36
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.37

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During the operation, hook the switch box on the D-ring
or the hanging part of the lower belt. The hook can be
slanted for lighting forward when hooked on the hang-
ing part.
1
2
Fig.38
► 1. D-ring 2. Hanging part
3. Replace the lter bag when it becomes full. Open
the front cover 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.39
► 1. Strip
When using a dust bag, take out the dust bag and dis-
pose of the dust by releasing the latch.
1
Fig.40
► 1. Latch
NOTICE: Do not put lter bag/dust bag or other
heavy objects on the front cover. The appliance
may fall down.
NOTICE: Periodically check the lter bag
whether the lter is full or not. Continuous use with
the lter bag full results in reduced suction power.
NOTICE: Do not use a used lter bag. The lter
bag is designed for single use. Using lter bag repeat-
edly may cause clogging of the lter and results in
damage to the 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 lter or continue to use dirty or dam-
aged lter. Vacuumed dust or particles may be
exhausted from the cleaner and they may cause
respiratory disease to the operator.
NOTICE: To keep optimum suction power and
clean exhaust, clean the lter periodically. If
enough suction power is not obtained even after
the cleaning, replace the lter with new one.
NOTICE: To prevent the lter from being dam-
aged, do not use following tools and similar items
for cleaning:
— Air duster
— High pressure washer
— Tools made of hard materials such as a wire
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1. Open the front cover and take out the lter bag/
dust bag. Release the hook on the lter and remove it
from the vacuum cleaner body.
1
2
Fig.41
► 1. Hook 2. HEPA lter
2. Beat the dust o󰀨 from the lter. The lter can be
washed with water. Rinse away the dust and particles
on the lter every 1 or 2 month. After that, dry the lter
completely in a shaded and well-ventilated place to
prevent unpleasant odor or malfunctions.
3. To install the lter, insert the side without the
hooks into the groove then push in the lter until the
hooks are secured with a click.
1
2
3
Fig.42
► 1. Groove 2. HEPA lter 3. Hook
Cleaning the sponge lter
CAUTION: After cleaning the sponge lters,
be sure to install them to the vacuum cleaner.
If washed in water, dry them up thoroughly before
installing. Insu󰀩ciently dried sponge lters may
shorten the service life of the motor.
Sponge lters underneath the HEPA lter prevent dust
from getting into the motor.
1. Remove the sponge lters from the vacuum
cleaner.
1
Fig.43
► 1. Sponge lter

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2. Wipe and shake dust o󰀨 the sponge lters by
hand. When the sponge lters are clogged, wash them
in soapy water.
Fig.44
3. Install the sponge lters in their original position.
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.45
NOTICE: Wet dust bag lowers the vacuuming per-
formance as well as the life of the motor.
Cleaning the clog
When cleaning the clog, remove the hose or the exten-
sion wand, or the bent pipe assembly to check inside.
Refer to the section for attaching bent pipe assembly.
Cleaning the room for lter bag/dust bag
This appliance is equipped with a dust beating system. As you
walk while carrying the cleaner, springs underneath the board
vibrate the board and shake the dust o󰀨 the lter bag/dust bag.
When cleaning the room for lter bag/dust bag, remove
and wipe the board inside.
1
Fig.46
► 1. Board
Removing the board
1. Remove the HEPA lter. Refer to the section for
cleaning the HEPA lter for how to remove.
2. Push down the board, and slide it to left until the
board touches the wall.
3. Lift the right side of the board up and take it out.
1
Fig.47
► 1. Board

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The board is supported by three springs.
If the springs came o󰀨 from the projections, reattach
them as illustrated.
2
3
1
Fig.48
► 1. Long spring 2. Short spring 3. Projection
NOTE: Attach the springs securely so that the springs
touch the root of the projections.
Attaching the board
1. Insert the straight side of the board into the
catches in the lower left side of the room.
2. Put the right side of the board in place.
2
1
3
Fig.49
► 1. Board 2. Straight side 3. Catch
CYCLONE ATTACHMENT
Optional accessory
NOTE: When using the cyclone attachment with this
appliance, the bent pipe is also required.
1
Fig.50
► 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".