Picking Up Liquids; Connecting Electrical Appliances; Maintenance, Cleaning And Repair - Makita VC2010L Operating Instructions Manual

Before starting work, the operating staff must be informed on
– use of the vacuum cleaner
– risks associated with the material to be picked up
– safe disposal of the picked up material

Picking up liquids

Before liquids are picked up, always remove the filter bag. Check that the float works properly. If foam
develops or liquid emerges, stop work immediately and empty the dirt tank.
Cleaning the filter element
If suction performance drops:
1. Switching on the vacuum cleaner.
2. Close the nozzles or suction hose opening with the palm of your hand.
3. Press the button to start filter cleaning three times. The resulting stream of air removes attached
dust from the slats of the filter elements.

Connecting electrical appliances

Use the socket on the vacuum cleaner for the purpose defined in the operating instructions only.
Before plugging an appliance into the appliance socket:
1. Switch off the vacuum cleaner.
2. Switch off the appliance to be connected.
CAUTION! Follow the operating instructions and safety instructions for appliances connected to the
power tool socket.
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Maintenance, cleaning and repair

Only carry out maintenance work described in the operating instructions. Always pull out the mains
plug before cleaning and maintenance of the vacuum cleaner. Never spray water on to the upper sec-
tion of the vacuum cleaner. Danger for persons, risk or short-circuiting.
The use of non-genuine spare parts and accessories can impair the safety of the appliance. Only use
spare parts and accessories from Makita.
VC2010L / VC3511L:
During maintenance and cleaning, handle the vacuum cleaner in such a manner that there is no
danger for maintenance staff or other persons.
In the maintenance area
– use filtered compulsory ventilation
– wear protective clothing
– clean the maintenance are so that no harmful substances get into the surroundings
During maintenance and repair work all contaminated parts that could not be cleaned satisfactorily
must be
– packed in well sealed bags
– disposed of in a manner that complies with valid regulations for such waste removal
A dust test must be performed at least once every year by Makita service or a trained person. This
test includes, for example, whether there is damage to the filter, the vacuum cleaner is sealed to
the air and the control equipment works properly.
Transport
1. Before transporting the dirt tank, close all the locks.
2. Do not tilt the cleaner if there is liquid in the dirt tank.
3. Do not use a crane hook to lift the cleaner.
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