Makita VC009G User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Cordless Backpack Vacuum
Cleaner
Aspirateur Dorsal Sans Fil
Aspiradora de mochila a batería
VC009G
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
IMPORTANT : Lire avant usage.
IMPORTANTE: Lea antes de usar.

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: VC009G
Capacity Filter bag 2.0 L (0.53 gal.)
Dust bag 1.5 L (0.40 gal.)
Maximum air volume 1.9 m3/min (67.1 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.
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, dam-
aged, left outdoors, 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 appli-
ance that is damaged or modied.
Damaged or modied batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behaviour
resulting in re, explosion or risk of
injury.
22. 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.
23. 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.
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 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,
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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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 operated, auto-
mated 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 subject 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.
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.

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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.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
2
1
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 pro-
tection 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 will automatically stop during operation
if the appliance or battery is placed under one of the
following conditions:

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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
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

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Stand-by switch
The stand-by switch is the switch to turn on/o󰀨 the
wireless activation function. The vacuum cleaner is in
the stand-by state regardless of the switch position and
it runs when button is pushed.
1
Fig.8
► 1. Stand-by switch
Switch position Status
AUTO I
(ON)
The vacuum cleaner is in the stand-by state and
the wireless activation function is available.
O
(OFF)
The vacuum cleaner is in the stand-by
state however the wireless activation
function is not available.
Switch action
2
1
Fig.9
► 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 three
steps by pushing the suction power change button. Each
push on this button repeats the 1 to 3 mode in a cycle.
Level Indication Mode
1Normal speed
mode
2High speed mode
3Max 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.
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
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the appli-
ance is switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge
is removed before carrying out any work on the
appliance.

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Assembling hose
Insert the hose cu󰀨 into the vacuum cleaner body and
turn it clockwise.
1
2
Fig.12
► 1. Hose cu󰀨 2. Vacuum cleaner body
Connecting the tool
If the bent pipe assembly is attached to the hose,
loosen the sleeve of bent pipe assembly and remove it.
1
2
3
Fig.13
► 1. Hose 2. Bent pipe assembly 3. Sleeve
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.14
► 1. Front cu󰀨 2. Extraction outlet 3. Hose
The front cu󰀨 can be detached by turning it counter-
clockwise while holding the hose.
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.15
► 1. Front cu󰀨 22 2. Front cu󰀨 24
Using as a cleaner
If you want to use this product as a cleaner, follow the
below procedures.
NOTICE: If the front cu󰀨 is attached to the hose,
remove it beforehand.
NOTE: The bent pipe assembly, extension wand, and
nozzles are supplied as optional accessories in some
countries.
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.
1. Fasten the sleeve of bent pipe assembly onto the
hose.
1
2
3
Fig.16
► 1. Hose 2. Bent pipe assembly 3. Sleeve

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To remove the bent pipe assembly, loosen the sleeve of
bent pipe assembly from the hose.
2. Twist and insert the nozzle to the extension wand.
1
234
Fig.17
► 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.
3. 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.
2
1
3
Fig.18
► 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.19
► 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.20
► 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.

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1
Fig.21
► 1. Ring
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.22
► 1. Hook 2. Lower belt
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.
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.23
1. Unlock the lever and open the dust box cover.
1
2
Fig.24
► 1. Lever 2. Dust box cover

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2. Insert the lter bag into the slit on the upper side of
the room as illustrated.
1
2
Fig.25
► 1. Slit 2. Filter bag
When using the dust bag, insert the brim of the dust bag
into the slit.
1
3
2
Fig.26
► 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󰀨.
1
3
4
2
Fig.27
► 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.

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1. Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body and fas-
ten lower and upper belts. Adjust the tightness as
necessary.
Fig.28
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.29
During the operation, hook the switch box on the lower
belt or the D-ring.
Fig.30
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.31
► 1. Strip
When using a dust bag, take out the dust bag and dis-
pose of the dust by releasing the latch.
1
Fig.32
► 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.

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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.33
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 button
when the stand-by switch is set to " I (ON)".
However the button will not work when the wire-
less 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.34
► 1. Lid

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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.
3
2
4
1
2
Fig.35
► 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.
3
2
1
Fig.36
► 1. Wireless unit 2. Hook 3. Lid
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 push the cleaner's switch for vacuuming.
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 " I (ON)".
1
Fig.37
► 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.
2
1
1
2
Fig.38
► 1.
Wireless activation button 2. Wireless activation lamp

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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.
3. Connect the hose of the cleaner with the tool.
Fig.39
4. Set the stand-by switch on the cleaner to " I (ON)".
The wireless activation lamp will blink in blue.
1
Fig.40
► 1. Stand-by switch
5. Push the wireless activation button on the tool
briey. The wireless activation lamp will blink in blue.
2
1
Fig.41
► 1. Wireless activation button 2. Wireless activation
lamp
6. Turn on the tool. Check if the cleaner runs while
the tool is operating.
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 "O (OFF)".
NOTE: The wireless activation lamp on the tool will
stop blinking in blue when there is no operation for
2 hours. In this case, press the wireless activation
buttons 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 do
not turn on the tool because other user is using the
wireless activation function.

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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 " I (ON)".
1
Fig.42
► 1. Stand-by switch
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.
2
1
1
2
Fig.43
► 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.
1
3
2
Fig.44
► 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 " I (ON)".
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
2
1
Fig.45
► 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
" I (ON)". 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 " I (ON)".

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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 have not been pushed.
Push the wireless activation button on the tool
briey. Make sure that the wireless activation lamp
is blinking in blue.
The stand-by switch on the cleaner is
not set to " I (ON)".
Set the stand-by switch on the cleaner to " I (ON)".
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
wireless unit and clean the slot of the cleaner and/
or the tool.
The stand-by switch on the cleaner is
not set to " I (ON)".
Set the stand-by switch on the cleaner to " I (ON)".
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 approxi-
mately 10 m however it may vary according to the
circumstances.
Before nishing the tool registration/
cancellation;
- the switch of the tool is turned on 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 been
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.