Makita XCV11Z User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Portable Vacuum Cleaner
XCV11
IMPORTANT:Read Before Using.

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: XCV11
Maximum air volume Normal (1) 1.3 m3/min (46 cu.ft/min)
High (2) 1.6 m3/min (57 cu.ft/min)
Vacuum Normal (1) 42 hPa
High (2) 67 hPa
Recoverable capacity Dust 7.5 L (2.0 gal.)
Water 4.5 L (1.2 gal.)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 418 mm x 251 mm x 278 mm
(16-1/2″ x 9-7/8″ x 11″)
Rated voltage D.C. 18 V
Net weight 4.3 - 4.6 kg (9.4 - 10.1 lbs)
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specications herein are subject to change
without notice.
• Specications may differ from country to country.
• The weight includes accessories (Hose, Wide nozzle, Sash nozzle) and 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 BL1815N / BL1820B / BL1830 / BL1830B / BL1840B / BL1850B / BL1860B
Charger DC18RC / DC18RD / DC18RE / DC18SD / DC18SE / DC18SF
• Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of
residence.
WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges
and chargers may cause injury and/or re.
SAFETY WARNINGS
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should always be fol-
lowed, including the following:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock
or injury:
1. Do not leave appliance when battery
tted. Remove battery from appliance
when not in use and before servicing.
2. Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
3. Use only as described in this man-
ual. Use only manufacturer's recom-
mended attachments.
4. 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.
5. Do not handle battery or appliance
with wet hands.

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6.
Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and any-
thing that may reduce air ow.
7. Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers,
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
8. Turn off all controls before removing
the battery cartridge.
9. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
10. Do not use to pick up ammable or
combustible liquids, such as gaso-
line, or use in areas where they may
be present.
11. Use only the charger supplied by
the manufacturer to recharge.
12. Do not pick up anything that is burn-
ing or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
13. Do not use without lters in place.
Replace a damaged lter immediately.
14. Do not charge the battery outdoors.
15. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
16. Do not use the cleaner as a stool or
work bench. The machine may fall
down and may result in personal injury.
17. Do not vacuum the following:
•Flammable liquid (kerosene,
gasoline, solvents such as ben-
zine, thinner, etc.)
•Hot substances that are burn-
ing or smoking (cigarettes,
matches, incense sticks, can-
dles, hot ashes), sparks and
metal dust generated by cutting
or grinding metal, etc.
•Flammable material (toner,
paint, spray, etc.)
• Foam like carpet cleaning agent, etc.
(they may cause explosion or re)
• Explosive or pyrophoric substances
(nitroglycerin, aluminum, magne-
sium, titanium, zinc, red phospho-
rus, yellow phosphorus, celluloid,
etc. and their dust, gas or steam)
•Sharp objects (glass, cutlery,
wood splinter, metal, stone, nail,
razor, push pin, etc.)
• Solidifying and conductive ne
powder (metal or carbon powder)
•Dehumidifier
•Large amount of powder (flour,
fire 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 fire, 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 filter 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. Specific rules apply to the drill-
ing, demolition cutting andgrinding
materials that contain silica.
Battery tool use and care
1. Prevent unintentional starting.
Ensure the switch is in the off-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.

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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 appliance
that is damaged or modied. Damaged
or modied batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in
re, explosion or risk of injury.
8. Do not expose a battery pack or appli-
ance to re or excessive temperature.
Exposure to re or temperature above
130 °C may cause explosion.
9. Follow all charging instructions
and do not charge the battery
pack or appliance outside of the
temperature range specied in the
instructions. Charging improperly or
at temperatures outside of the speci-
ed range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of re.
10. Have servicing performed by a
qualied repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the product is
maintained.
11. Do not modify or attempt to repair
the appliance or the battery pack
except as indicated in the instruc-
tions for use and care.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This appliance is intended for commer-
cial use.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
volts
direct current
Take particular care and
attention.
Important safety
instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read
all instructions and cautionary mark-
ings on (1) battery charger, (2) bat-
tery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
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.
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 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.

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8. Be careful not to drop or strike
battery.
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 haz-
ardous material is required. Please
also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.
Tape or mask off open contacts and
pack up the battery in such a man-
ner that it cannot move around in the
packaging.
11. Follow your local regulations relat-
ing 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.
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. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch off 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 off your hands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch your n-
gers when opening or closing the battery cover.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
To install the battery cartridge, open the battery cover
rst and then insert the battery cartridge.
1
► 1. Battery cover
NOTE: The battery cover is locked when you open it
up to the upright position.
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. Then close the
battery cover.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.

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1
2
3
► 1. Battery cartridge 2. Button 3. Red indicator
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
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
1
2
► 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted Off 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 differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions.
Overload protection
When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indication. In this situation, turn the
tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally. Let the tool cool down before turning the tool on
again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the product does not operate even
when the switches are operated, remove the batteries
from the tool and charge the batteries.

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Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
11 2
► 1. Battery indicator 2. Check button
Press the check button to indicate the remaining battery
capacities. The remaining battery capacity is shown as
the following table.
Battery indicator status Remaining battery
capacity
On Off
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Switch action
CAUTION: Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
slide switch actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when the rear of the slide switch
is depressed.
According to your work need, you can choose two types
of the suction power; normal "1" or high "2".
To start the cleaner, set the switch lever to "1" or "2" side.
To turn off the cleaner, set the switch lever to "O" side.
1
► 1. Switch lever
Auto-suction stop during wet
suction operation
WARNING: Do not use for a long time while
the oat is at work. Using the cleaner with its oat
at work for a long time can cause overheat, resulting
in the cleaner deformation. In the worst case, it may
lead to smoke emission or re.
WARNING: Do not pick up foam or soapy
liquid. Picking up foam or soapy liquid can cause
foam to come out of air exit before the oat works.
Continuing to using in this condition may cause an
electric shock and breakage of the cleaner.
The cleaner has a oat mechanism that prevents water from
immersing into the motor when picking up more than a certain
amount of water. When the tank is full and the cleaner no lon-
ger picks up water, switch off the cleaner and empty the tank.
Carriage handle
When carrying the cleaner, carry it by holding the han-
dle on the head. The handle is retractable at the head
when not in use.
NOTE: When water is in the tank, switch off the
cleaner and empty the tank before carrying. The
water inside may leak.

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PARTS DESCRIPTION
2
1
3
4
5
► 1. Tank cover 2. HEPA lter 3. Damper 4. Prelter
5. Tank
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
CAUTION: Always wear dust mask during
assembly or maintenance.
Connecting the hose
NOTICE: Never force the hose for bending or
stamp it. Never move the cleaner by a hose.
Forcing, stamping and pulling the hose may cause a
breakage or deformation of the hose.
NOTICE: Do not pick up large wastes such as
planer carvings and concrete pieces. It may cause
a hose stufng and damage.
For vacuum cleaning
Insert the hose into the suction inlet and turn it clock-
wise until it clicks.
1
► 1. Suction inlet
For blowing
Insert the hose to blower outlet and turn it clockwise
until it clicks.
1
► 1. Blower outlet
NOTE: This cleaner has the suction inlet and blower
outlet separately. Connect the hose to the proper port
depending on your work.

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Connecting the nozzle
Attach the wide nozzle, sash nozzle, or other nozzles
supplied as optional accessories depending on your
purpose.
To attach the nozzle, twist and insert it to the end of the
hose.
Connecting the tool
Optional accessory
To connect the tool, connect the end of the hose to the
tool's extraction outlet. Depending on the tool, you may
need the optional joint 22-38 or the front cuff 24.
11213
► 1. Hose 2. Joint 22-38 3. Front cuff 24
NOTE: When connecting the tool, always make sure
that the hose is connected to the suction inlet on the
cleaner.
Storage of hose and nozzles
The hose and nozzles can be stored on the tool as
illustrated.
2
1
► 1. Sash nozzle 2. Wide nozzle
When storing the hose, loop it on the tool and x it with
the hook as illustrated.
2
1
► 1. Hose 2. Hook
Installing the shoulder strap
Optional accessory
Attach the hooks of the shoulder strap onto the mounts
of the cleaner as shown in the gure.
1
2
3
► 1. Shoulder strap 2. Hook 3. Mount

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OPERATION
Using as a vacuum cleaner
NOTICE: Be sure to dry the HEPA lter, damper,
prelter and the tank after picking up water or wet
dust. If you use the wet lters, the suction power may
be reduced.
1. Install the hose and nozzle onto the suction inlet
and turn on the tool.
2. After vacuum cleaning, empty the tank before it
becomes full.
Using as a blower
CAUTION: Do not blow out muddy water such
as pool and sand area. If foreign objects are blown
into eyes, it may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Do not operate as a blower against
the wind. If foreign objects are blown into eyes, it
may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Always use protective goggles, a
cap and mask while operating.
CAUTION: Never point the nozzle at anyone
in the vicinity.
CAUTION: The operator or user is responsi-
ble for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
CAUTION: Do not use the tool for blowing
air into objects, like rubber rafting, balls or other
inatable products. Increased motor revolution may
cause dangerous fan breakage.
1. Install the hose into the blower outlet.
2. Point the hose tip to the object to be blown off and
turn on the tool.
NOTE: To clean narrow space, connecting the sash
nozzle to the hose makes it easy.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
CAUTION: To reduce the contact to the dust,
use goggles and dust mask when emptying the
tank or cleaning the lter.
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.
Emptying the tank
WARNING: Always make sure that the
cleaner is switched off and the battery cartridge
is removed before emptying the tank. Failure to do
so may cause an electric shock and serious personal
injury.
CAUTION: Do not apply a great impact on
the tank. A great impact may cause deformation and
damage to the parts.
CAUTION: Empty the tank at least once a day
although this depends on picked-up dust volume
in the tank. Or, the suction force will weaken and the
motor may be broken.
CAUTION: Do not grab the hook when empty-
ing the tank. Grabbing the hook may cause the hook
to break.

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Unhook and lift up the tank cover.
Shake off the dust from the HEPA lter and then dis-
pose of the dust from the tank.
1
2
► 1. Hook 2. Tank
Cleaning of HEPA lter
NOTICE: Do not rub or scratch the HEPA lter
with hard objects such as a brush and a paddle.
Clogged HEPA lter cause poor suction performance.
Clean out the lter from time to time.
1. To remove the HEPA lter, unlock and remove the
tank cover.
2. Remove the prelter and the damper from the
HEPA lter. Then turn the HEPA lter counterclockwise
and pull out of the tank cover.
1
5
2
3
4
► 1. Tank cover 2. HEPA lter 3. Damper 4. Prelter
5. Tank
3. To remove dust adhering to the HEPA lter, shake
the frame bottom quickly several times.
Occasionally wash the HEPA lter in water, rinse and
dry thoroughly in the shade before use. Never wash the
lter in a washing machine.
4. To install the HEPA lter, place and twist it clock-
wise so that the securing lips are rmly locked in the
tank cover.
1
6
2
4
5
3
► 1. Tank cover 2. HEPA lter 3. Securing lip
4. Damper 5. Prelter 6. Tank

5. Set the damper on the HEPA lter and cover it
with the prelter. Be sure to hook the rubber band of the
prelter onto the rip of the HEPA lter.
2
3
1
► 1. HEPA lter 2. Damper 3. Prelter
6. Mount the tank cover and lock it.
NOTE: The lter wear out in course of time. It is rec-
ommended to have some spares for them.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specied in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Hose
• Front cuff 24
• Joint 22-38
•Corner nozzle
• Round brush
• Shoulder strap
• Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
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