Operation; Maintenance; Accessories Warning - Makita M12HV Operator's Manual

Compact vacuum
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4. Empty dust from the dust canister.
5. To clean the filter, rotate the filter using the black
finger tabs only. Pull the filter away from the vacu-
um and tap clean or blow off with compressed air.
Do not clean with water. Replace filter if damaged
or suction decreases (Cat. No. 49-90-1950).
Black
Finger
Tabs
cauTion
ciency of the vacuum is largely dependent on
the filter. A dirty filter will reduce the air flow
and overall efficiency of the system. Do not
clean with water. Remove from dust canister
and tap clean or blow off with compressed air.
To install the dust canister:
1. Twist the filter onto the vacuum using the black
tabs to tighten securely.
2. Line up the dust canister with the unlock symbol
on the vacuum. Twist the rotate the dust canis-
ter to the lock position. The dust canister latch
should click into place.
NOTE: Do not operate the vacuum without the
dust canister and filter in place.
Installing/Removing the Accessories
To install the nozzles or extension, push the ac-
cessory onto the vacuum inlet.

operaTion

warning
risk of fire and injury, do not use to pick up
flammable or combustible materials.
warning
of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with
side shields. Empty dust canister before use.
Starting and Stopping
1. To start the vacuum, pull the trigger.
2. To stop the vacuum, release the trigger.
Lock-on
To lock-on the trigger for continuous use:
1. Pull the trigger.
2. Press forward and hold the lock-on switch.
3. Release the trigger, then release the lock-on
switch.
4. To stop the vacuum, pull and release the trigger.
Keep filter clean. Effi-
To reduce the
To reduce the risk

mainTenance

warning
risk of injury, always unplug the charger and
remove the battery pack from the charger
or tool before performing any maintenance.
Never disassemble the tool, battery pack or
charger. Contact a milwaukee service facil-
ity for ALL repairs.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good repair by
adopting a regular maintenance program. After six months
to one year, depending on use, return the tool, battery pack
and charger to a MILWAUKEE ® service facility for:
• Lubrication
• Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears, spindles,
bearings, housing, etc.)
• Electrical inspection (battery pack, charger, motor)
• Testing to assure proper mechanical and electrical
operation
If the tool does not start or operate at full power with a fully
charged battery pack, clean the contacts on the battery
pack. If the tool still does not work properly, return the tool,
charger and battery pack, to a MILWAUKEE ® service
facility for repairs.
warning
risk of personal injury and damage, never
immerse your tool, battery pack or charger
in liquid or allow a liquid to flow inside them.
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from charger and tool vents. Keep
tool handles clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only
mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool, battery pack
and charger since certain cleaning agents and solvents are
harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of
these include petrol, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint
thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and
household detergents containing ammonia. Never use
flammable or combustible solvents around tools.
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger to the
nearest service center listed on the back cover of this
operator's manual.
accessories
warning
battery pack before changing or removing
accessories. Only use accessories specifi-
cally recommended for this tool. Others may
be hazardous.
Use only MILWAUKEE ® accessories and MILWAUKEE ® spare
parts. Should components need to be replaced which have not
been described, please contact one of our MILWAUKEE ® service
agents. Please visit www.milwaukeetools.com.au / www.milwau-
keetools.co.nz or contact our customer service centre (Australia
Toll Free Telephone Number 1300 645 928) (New Zealand Toll Free
Telephone Number 0800 279 624) or visit www.milwaukee-
tools.com.au / www.milwaukeetools.co.nz.
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To reduce the
To reduce the
Always remove

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