Makita VC1310L Manual

PRODUCT
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Models No.
Description
CONCEPT AND MAIN APPLICATIONS
Specification
Standard equipment
VC1310L, VC2510L, VC3210L
Vacuum Cleaners
Max. sealed suction: kPa
Max. air flow: m3/minute
Yes
Automatic on/off system interlocked with the switch
of connected power tool
1,050Continuous rating input: W
Wet & DryWet/Dry type
VC1310L VC2510LModel No.
YesVariable suction power control by dial
Tank capacity: L 25
14
Models VC1310L, VC2510L and VC3210L are Wet & Dry
vacuum cleaners approved for Dust Class L of EC regulations,
featuring Automatic on/off system that operates simultaneously
as connected power tool is switched on/off.
Their other main benefits are:
High maneuverability and easy mobility
High repairability
Compact and lightweight design for easy storage
Self-cleaning prefilter of our unique design
These models are also available with cleaning set as
"X1 models"; VC1310LX1, VC2510LX1, VC3210LX1.
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003: kg (lbs)
*1: with Hose complete 28-3.5 *2: with Hose complete 38-2.5
9.6 (21.2)
5.0 (16.4)
Note: The standard equipment for the tool shown above may vary by country.
For all models:
Hose complete 28-3.5 set .......... 1 set
(incl. Front cuffs 38)
Holder 10-33 ............................. 6 pcs
Front cuffs 22 ............................ 1 pc
Front cuffs 24 ............................ 1 pc
For VC1310L/ X1:
Plastic dust bag 650x650 .......... 1 pc
For VC2510L/ X1, VC3210L/ X1:
Plastic dust bag 800x650 .......... 1 pc
For all models:
Plastic dust bag set .................... 1 set
(incl. 10 pcs of the Plastic dust bag
described above.)
For VC1310LX1, VC2510LX1,
VC3210LX1:
Cleaning set ..................... 1 set
Includes one each of:
-Hose complete 38-2.5
-Straight pipe
-Bending pipe
-Nozzle assembly
-Corner nozzle
For VC1310LX1:
Pipe holder ........................ 1 pc
Power supply cord: m (ft)
Grounding
73 73Noise: dB
10.5 (23.2)
VC3210L
32
27
14.5 (32.0)
Protection from electric shock
Dry 13
72
7Wet
Continuous Rating (W)
Voltage (V) Cycle (Hz) Input Output Max. Output (W)
110 10.0 50/ 60 1,050 --- ---
120 9.2 50/ 60 1,050 --- ---
220 5.0 50/ 60 1,050 --- ---
230 4.8 50/ 60 1,050 --- ---
240 4.6 50/ 60 1,050 --- ---
Current (A)
Optional accessories
Hose complete 28-2.5/ 28-3.5/
28-5.0/ 38-2.5/ 38-5.0,
Front cuff 22/ 24/ 38,
Holder 10-33, Plastic dust bag set,
Powder filter, Dumper, Pre-filter,
Filter for wet type,
Paper dust bag 15L/ 25L,
Straight pipe, Bending pipe,
Nozzle assembly, Corner nozzle,
Anchor nozzle, Round brush,
Cleaning set, Nozzle for wet type,
Pipe holder
Dimensions: mm (")
Length (L)
Width (W)
Height (H)
334 (13-1/8)
366 (14-3/8)
420 (16-1/2)
416 (16-3/8)
432 (17)
451 (17-3/4)
398 (15-5/8)
552 (21-3/4)
685 (27)
Model No. VC1310L VC2510L VC3210L
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
W
L
H
[VC1310L]
W
L
H
[VC3210L]
[VC2510L]

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CAUTION: Repair the machine in accordance with “Instruction manual” or “Safety instructions”.
[1] NECESSARY REPAIRING TOOLS
[2] LUBRICANT AND ADHESIVE APPLICATION
[3] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[3]-1. Motor section
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Code No. Description Use for
1R023 Pipe ring for Arbor press holding Fan cover and Return vane when assembling Motor section
1R258 V Block assembling Fan cover
1R263 Bearing extractor disassembling Caster 50 and Caster 75
1R274 Type 72 Field insert jig assembling Caster 50 to Tank
1R275 Type 94 Field insert jig assembling Caster 75 to Tank
1R291 Retaining Ring S & R Pliers assembling Caster 170
1R276 Acrylic dust box cleaning Filter and Tank before disassembling the machine
Item No.
Apply the following lubricant to protect parts and product from unusual abrasion. (Fig. 1)
Description
Outlet
Makita
SG No. 0
Switch base complete
Stop ring E-12
Stop ring E-7
Switch dial
Lubricant AmountPortion to lubricate
DISASSEMBLING
27
25
Switch lever
a little
25
27
O ring 9
O ring 14 Whole portion
VC1310L
(1) Release Hook for separating the Motor section from Tank section. See Fig. 2.
Hook Hook
Hook
VC2510L VC3210L
Motor section
Tank section

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[3] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[3]-1. Motor section (cont.)
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
DISASSEMBLING
(2) Remove the screws drawn in Fig. 3 for separating Cowling complete from Tank cover complete.
(3) Remove Cowling complete and Separator complete as drawn in Fig. 4.
Base hook
Grip
4x35 Tapping
screw (3pcs.)
4x65 Tapping screw (3pcs.)
Lifting up Grip, remove 4x65 Tapping screw (3pcs.)
Opening Base hook, remove 4x35 Tapping screw (3pcs.)
2. Disconnect the
receptacles of
Field lead wires
from Controller.
3. Disassemble Separator complete
from Tank cover complete.
Cowling complete
Receptacle of
Field lead wire
Separator complete
Tank cover complete
1. Separate Cowling complete
from Tank cover.

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[3] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[3]-1. Motor section (cont.)
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
DISASSEMBLING
(4) Remove the Motor section and remove Fan 62 as drawn in Fig. 5.
(5) For removing Armature, Endbell and Field have to be removed. They are fixed with M4x12 Pan head screw
under Brush holder. Brush holder is removed as drawn in Fig. 6.
5. Remove Motor cover, Seal ring 70
and Support ring.
6. Remove Fan 62 by turning
clockwise strong and quickly.
4. Disassemble Motor section from
Tank cover complete.
Motor section
Tank cover
complete
Motor cover
Endbell
Endbell
Fan 62
M4x12
Pan head screw
2. Keep Carbon brush away from
Commutator. But no need to
remove it completely from
Brush holder.
1. Shifting Spiral spring from Carbon
brush top, make the Carbon brush
free from pressure by Spiral spring.
3. Loosen M4x12 Pan head screw,
and disconnect Lead wire that
connects Field with Brush holder.
And then, remove Brush holder
together with Carbon brush.
6A. If impossible to remove in
the way, turn it by tapping with
slotted screwdriver as drawn
above. Fan 62 is removed.
Do not deform Fan 62.
Seal ring 70
Support ring
Slotted screwdriver

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[3] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[3]-1. Motor Section (cont.)
Fig. 7
DISASSEMBLING
(6) After removing Endbell and Field, Motor section is disassembled as drawn in Fig. 7.
2. Remove Fan cover by pushing with Slotted screwdriver.
Lower-side Fan 125 comes into sight.
4. Tighten M8 Hex nut provisionally
so that Armature does not fall off.
5. Cover Armature with cloth and receive them on 1R258.
Applying a slotted screwdriver to a notch on Base and strike
screwdriver carefully with hammer to remove Return vane.
6. Return vane is removed. And then, Spacer,
upper-side Fan 125 and Flange are removed.
7. Remove Armature from Base.
1. Disassemble Endbell and Field from Base by
unscrewing two M5x60 Pan head screws.
M5x60 Pan
head screw (2pcs.)
Endbell
Field
M8 Hex nut
3. Gripping Armature by hand firmly, remove M8 Hex nut by
turning it counterclockwise with Impact driver.
And then, remove Flat washer 10 and the lower-side Fan 125.
Flat washer 10(lower-side) Fan 125
(lower-side) Fan 125
FlangeBasenotch on Base
Slotted
screwdriver
(upper-side) Fan 125
Spacer
Return vane
Return vane
Fan coverSlotted screwdriver
M8 Hex nut
Base
Armature

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[3] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[3]-1. Motor section (cont.)
Fig. 8
ASSEMBLING
(1) Assembling Armature to Base, pass Flange, upper-side Fan 125 and Spacer through Armature shaft,
and mount Return vane. Refer to Fig. 7.
(2) After assembling lower-side Fan 125 and Flat washer 10 to Armature shaft, tighten M8 Hex nut by turning clockwise.
However, M8 Hex nut is tightened provisionally in this step. Refer to Fig. 7.
(3) Fix Fan cover, Return vane and Base each other by pressing with Arbor press as drawn in Fig. 8.
1. Stand Base on these six breast walls when putting the Base onto 1R023. Fan cover
1R023
1R023
six Breast walls
1R023
3. Base, Return vane and Fan cover
are assembled firmly by being
pressed with Arbor press.
2. Avoiding these three
protrusions, set 1R258
onto Fan cover.
M8 Hex nut
4. Gripping Armature firmly
by hand, tighten M8 Hex nut
by turning clockwise with
Impact driver.
Fan cover
Base
1R258
Fan cover

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[3] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[3]-1. Motor section (cont.)
Fig. 9
ASSEMBLING
(4) Assemble Field, Endbell, Fan 62 and Seal ring 70 as drawn in Fig. 9.
Groove on
Rubber ring 120
5. Facing the swaging part to the opposite of
Ball bearing 629DDW side, assemble Fan 62
by turning counterclockwise by hand.
And then tighten Fan 62 firmly and carefully
with slotted screwdriver as shown below.
< Wrong >
Note: • Do not set Fan 62 in the wrong direction.
• Do not deform Fan 62.
Blade of Slotted screwdriver
Swaging part is
on the reverse
side.
< Correct >
Endbell
3. Tighten two M5x60 Pan head screws alternately while pressing
Endbell straight to let Wave washer 20 almost flat.
4. After seating the screws on Endbell, tighten them to 1.3 - 1.5N.m
fastening torque with 1R344.
Field
2. Mount Field on Base.
After checking that Wave washer 20
is in Bearing box section of Endbell,
insert Ball bearing 629DDW side of
Armature to the Bearing box section
of Endbell as drawn below.
1. Insert the flat of Rubber ring 120 to the groove
on Base so that the edge of Separator complete
fits in the groove on Rubber ring 120 later.
Rubber ring 120
Flat of Rubber ring 120
Groove on Base
Base
Wave
washer 20
M5x60 Pan head screw (2pcs.)
Ball bearing
629DDW
side of
Armature
6. Mount Seal ring 70
to Motor cover.
Seal
ring 70
Fan 62
Swaging part of Armature shaft and Fan 62

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[3] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[3]-1. Motor section (cont.)
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
ASSEMBLING
(5) Assemble Motor section to Tank cover complete as drawn in Fig. 10.
1. Fit the round depressions of Support ring
to the round protrusions of Tank cover.
Round depressions on the back side of Support ring Tank cover
Protrusion
Protrusion Concaves on
the head side of
Support ring
Fan cover
2. Mount Motor section to Tank cover by
fitting the square protrusions on Fan cover
to the square depressions of Support ring.
(6) Mounting Separator complete, connect the receptacles of Field lead wires to Controller. Refer to Fig. 4.
(7) Assemble Cowling complete as drawn in Fig. 11.
Tank cover
complete
Fitting the long rib of Switch base to the groove of
Cowling complete, assemble Cowling complete.
long rib of
Switch base
Separator
complete
Cowling complete
Groove

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[3] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[3]-2. Float section
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
DISASSEMBLING
ASSEMBLING
(1) Release Hook for separating the Motor section from Tank section. See Fig. 2.
(2) Disassemble Float cage as drawn in Fig. 11.
Assemble Float to Float cage as drawn in Fig. 12, and reverse the step shown in Fig. 11.
Float cage
1. Disassemble Float cage from
the bottom of Tank cover by
loosening three 4x25 Tapping
screws.
Float
Sponge seal
Sponge seal
Tank cover
complete
4x25 Tapping screw (3pcs.)
2. Float can be removed from Float cage.
Float cage
2. Insert the tabs of Float to
the groove of Float cage.
Float 1. Face the sponge seal side of Float to Tank cover.
(Also see Fig. 11)
Float cage
viewed from
the top
Tabs
Grooves

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[3] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[3]-3. Grip
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
DISASSEMBLING
ASSEMBLING
Remove Grip as drawn in Fig. 13.
(1) Assemble Grip to Cowling complete as drawn in Fig. 14..
1. Fold Grip on Cowling complete.
3. By pushing Grip toward outside,
remove the boss of grip from
Cowling complete.
4. Lifting up the grip, push it toward
the opposite side to remove the boss
of the other side.
5. Grip is removed from
Cowling complete.
2. Insert slotted screwdriver into
the center side gap between
Grip and Cowling complete.
Grip
Grip
1. Insert one boss of Grip to
the hole of Cowling complete.
3. Grip is assembled to
Cowling complete.
2. Hook the opposide end of Grip with
slotted scrwedriver to fit the other
boss to the hole of Cowling complete.
Boss
Cowling complete
Cowling complete

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[3] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[3]-4 Caster 50 for VC1310L and VC2510L: Four wheel type)
Fig. 15
DISASSEMBLING
Casters for VC1310L are different from those for VC2510L in the length of Socket stem.
However, they can be removed and assembled in the same way.
(1) Separate Motor section from Tank section as drawn in Fig. 2.
(2) Remove Casters as drawn in Fig. 15.
1. Applying Slotted screwdriver between Tank and Socket stem
of Caster 50, tap the Slotted screwdriver to reserve the space
to insert 1R263.
2. Inserting 1R263 into the space,
lever up Caster 50 and pull it off.
2. Inserting 1R263 into the space,
lever up Caster 50 and pull it off.
(Front) Caster 50 without Wheel lock
(Rear) Caster 50 with Wheel lock
Tank
Slotted
screwdriver
Slotted
screwdriver
Socket stem
of Caster 50
VC1310L VC2510L
Tank
1. Inserting Slotted screwdriver between Tank and Socket stem
of Caster 50, lever up Caster 50 until the space to insert 1R263
is reserved.
1R263
Groove
on Tank
1R263Tank
Tank has two grooves 50 to
insert 1R263 near the rear
Casters 50.
Socket stem
of Caster 50

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[3] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[3]-4. Caster 50 for VC1310L, VC2510L (Four Wheel type)
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
ASSEMBLING
DISASSEMBLING
Refer to Figs. 16 and 17. Set each Caster 50 in place.
Note: The above parts are not interchangeable due to the function and the height of Socket stem
1R274
1. Set 1R274 between the two Wheels to protect
Caster 50 from damaging.
2. Assemble Caster 50 by striking 1R274.
All of the Casters for VC1310L and VC2510L
can be assembled in the same way.
Socket stem
Caster 170
1. Separate Motor section from Tank section as drawn in Fig. 2.
2. Caster 75 can be disassembled as drawn in Fig. 18.
(Front) Caster 50
without Wheel lock
(Rear) Caster 50
with Wheel lock
Caster 50
Caster 75
Steel Plate
2. Put Steel plate by Caster 75 in order
to receive the fulcrum of 1R273
when levering up Caster 75.
3. Remove Caster 75 with 1R273.
VC1310L : A= 25mm
VC2510L : A= 38mm
VC1310L : A= 25mm
VC2510L : A= 38mm
[3]-5A. Caster 75 and Caster 170 for VC3210 (Tricycle type)
1. Applying Slotted screwdriver between
Tank and Socket stem of Caster 75,
tap the Slotted screwdriver to reserve
the space for 1R263.
Tank
Tank
1R263
Slotted screwdriver
Caster 75

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[3] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[3]-4A. Caster 75 and Caster 170 for VC3210L (cont.)
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
ASSEMBLING
DISASSEMBLING
Caster 75 can be assembled as illustrated in Fig. 19.
1R275
Wheels of Caster 75
1. Remove Wheel cap by levering it up
with Slotted screwdriver. 2. Remove Retaining ring S-20 with 1R291.
Caster 170 can be disassembled as drawn in Figs. 20 and 21.
Retaining
ring S-20
Retaining ring S-20
Flat washer 20
Caster 170
Wheel cap
Wheel cap
Slotted
screwdriver
Caster 170
Wheel cap
Retaining
ring S-20
Flat washer 20
Joint pipe 20-350
1. Set 1R275 between the two wheels to protect
Caster 75 from damaging.
2. Assemble Caster 75 by striking 1R275.
Caster 170 section can be disassembled as drawn below.

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[3] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[3]-5. Bumper for VC1310L, VC2510L
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
Fig. 22
ASSEMBLING
DISASSEMBLING
Bumper can be assembled as drawn in Fig. 22.
Remove Bumper as drawn in Fig. 23.
Mount Bumper as drawn in Fig. 24.
Caster 50 with
Wheel lock Outlet installation
side
Outlet installation side
1. Set Bumper to the rear side of Tank
while aligning the Triangle mark to
the line of Center rib.
2. Fitting the Bumper from the rear side to
Outlet installation side, assemble it to Tank.
3. Assemble Bumper so closely to Tank that
there is no gap between Bumper and Tank.
Caster 50 with
Wheel lock
Center rib
Insert Slotted screwdriver
between Bumper and Tank,
then slide the Bumper.
[3]-6A. Bumper for VC3210L
Bumper
Tank Caster 170
ASSEMBLING
Aligning the triangle mark to the center
of Tank, assemble Bumper so closely that
there is no gap between Tank and Bumper.

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[3] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[3]-6. Inlet for VC1310L, VC2510L (cont.)
Fig. 25
ASSEMBLING
Assemble Inlet as drawn in Fig. 25.
Holder
O riing 56 Inlet
Rubber
holder
Holder plate
4x28 Tapping screw
(3pcs.)
3. Mount Rubber holder
to the other end of Holder.
VC1310L
VC2510L (Assembling way is the same as VC1310L.)
1. Inserting Holder into Holder plate,
pass the Holder through Tank.
2. Mount O ring 56 to the Holder.
Fasten Holder plate and Holder to Inlet
with 4x28 Tapping screws through Tank.
Inlet
O ring 56
4x28 Tapping screw
(3pcs.)
Holder
Rubber holder
Holder plate

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[3] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[3]-6A. Inlet for VC3210L
Fig. 25A
ASSEMBLING
Set Inlet in place as drawn in Fig. 25A.
Holder
Rubber
holder
Holder plate
4. Mount Rubber holder to the other end
of Holder. And fasten the Inlet cover with
four 4x14 Tapping screws
VC3210L
1. Inserting Holder into Holder plate, pass the Holder through Tank. 2. Assemble Inlet to Inlet cover.
3. Mount O ring 56 to the Holder.
fasten Holder plate and one end of Holder to Inlet with 4x28
Tapping screws through Tank.
O ring 56
Inlet
Inlet cover
Inlet
Inlet cover
4x14 Tapping screw
(4pcs.)
Holder Inlet cover

Circuit diagram
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Fig. D-1
White
Red
Blue
Line filter
Note: Line filters are not used
for some countries.
Strain relief
Motor assembly
Power supply cord
Line filter
Outlet
(Socket) Switch
Sub controller
Positions of Connecting terminals
(CO1, CO2, CO3) are different from
countries to countries.
See “Wiring to Outlet” in the next
page.
Orange
Purple
Gray
Green
Color index of lead wires' sheath
Black
The grounding Lead
wire is two tone in
green and yellow for
some countries.
Controller
T2
T1
T1
Blue lead wire is used
for some countries.
Brown lead wire
is used for some
countries.
Blue lead
wire is used
for some
countries.

Wiring diagram
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Fig. D-2
Outlet viewed from
outside of Tank
Destinations
Brazil
Australia
Argentina
Europe and
Other countries
UK (240V)
UK (110V)
Outlet viewed from
inside of Tank
Wiring to Outlet
CO 1 CO 2
CO 3 (grounding)
CO 3 (grounding)
CO 3 (grounding)
CO 3 (grounding)
CO 3 (grounding)
CO 3
(grounding)
CO 1 CO 2
CO 2
CO 1 CO 2
CO 1
CO 1
CO 2
CO 2
CO 1
Orange Lead Wire:
Purple Lead Wire:
Green or Green/Yellow Lead Wire:

Wiring diagram
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Fig. D-3
Wiring of Field lead wires
Field lead wire for
connecting to
Brush holder
Field lead wires for connecting to Brush holder
have to be fixed with the Lead wire holder as
drawn below.
Lead wire holder
Top view of Motor assembly
(before mounting Motor cover and Fan 62)
Band
Brush holder
Endbell Field lead wire
(Long) has to be
tightened in this
area.
Bundle the Field lead wires with the band at the
nearest point to the root of the short Field lead wire.
Makita logo
on Tank cover
Facing Band side to MAKITA
logo side, assemble Motor section
to Tank cover.
Motor
section Separator
complete
Fan cover
Return vane
Motor cover
Base
short Field
lead wire
Tank cover
Opening
Field lead
wires
Pull out Field lead wires through the opening
of Separator complete.
Fan 62
Band

Wiring diagram
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Fig. D-4
RibBoss
Separator complete
Wiring in Separator complete
Sub controller
Wind Line filter one time with
Power supply cord’s lead wires
(black, white or blue, brown).
And put the Line filter in the
place drawn above.
Wind Line filter one time with
Field’s lead wires (black, black).
And put the Line filter in the
place drawn above.
Switch
Switch
Six Receptacles
(with Receptacle sleeve)
Connect six Receptacles
(with Receptacle sleeve)
to Switch as drawn above.
Separator
complete
Tank cover
Pull out Field lead wires using the space
between Separator complete and
Tank cover complete.
Do not make a slack between Motor
assembly and Separator cover.
Line filter
Line filter
See Fig. D-6 in detail for
mounting Carbon brush.