Specific Safety Rules; Specifications - Makita M12HV Operator's Manual

• before using the battery pack or charger read
the operator's manuals, and any labels on the
battery pack, charger and vacuum.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one
type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when
used with another battery pack.
• 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 fire.
• Do not use damaged battery pack or vacuum.
If battery pack or vacuum are not working as
they should, have been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return them to a
service center.
service
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.

specific safeTy rules

•Before using the vacuum, read this operator's
manual, your battery pack and charger opera-
tor's manuals, and all labels on the vacuum,
battery pack, and charger.
• Never use vacuum without dust canister and
filter in place. Never use water to clean filter.
• Wear ear protection. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.
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ALL INSTRUCTIONS
fOR fUTURE USE
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Volts
Direct Current
read operator's manual
Wear eye protection

specificaTions

Cat. No.
M12HV
Volts DC Air flow
12
funcTional
descripTion
1. Inlet
2. Filter
3. Dust canister latch
3
2
1
4. Fuel gauge
5. Lock-on switch
6. Trigger
7. Lock/Unlock indicators
8. Dust canister
assembly
warning
risk of injury, always remove the battery pack
before removing the dust canister. Do not use
tool without dust canister and filter in place.
Installing/Removing the Dust Canister and filter
To remove the dust canister:
1. T urn OFF the tool.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. While holding over the trash, press the dust
canister latch back and rotate the dust canister to
the unlock position. Pull the dust canister away
from the vacuum.
3
5
4
6
7
8
To reduce the