Operation; Maintenance - Makita VC2211M Instruction Manual

Hook up the other side of the bag around the top of the
tank so that the prefilter hook can catch and hold it
securely.
NOTE:
• A polyethylene bag available on the market can be
used. The 0.04 mm or thicker one is recommended.
• Too much dust will tear the bag easily, so do not collect
the dust more than the half of the bag capacity.
Disposing the polyethylene bag
WARNING:
• Always make sure that the cleaner is switched off and
unplugged before emptying the polyethylene bag.
Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and
serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
• Do not apply a great impact on the air filter and tank.
Applying a great impact may cause deformation and
damage to air filter and tank.
• 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.
• Do not grab the hook when emptying the tank.
Grabbing the hook may cause the hook to break.
Unhook and lift up the tank cover. (Fig. 14)
Take the polyethylene bag out of the tank. (Fig. 15)
NOTE:
• Take the polyethylene bag carefully out of the tank so
that the polyethylene bag cannot be caught and torn by
the protrusion inside the tank when emptying it.
• Empty the polyethylene bag before it becomes full. Too
much dust in the tank may cause the polyethylene bag
to be torn.
Connecting a hose
CAUTION:
• 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.
• When picking up large wastes such as planer carvings,
concrete dusts or similar other than small wastes, use
the 38 mm inner diameter hose (optional accessory).
Using the 28 mm inner diameter hose may cause a
hose stuffing and damage.
• Always put the cap on the mounting port whenever you
remove the hose from the tool.
Remove the cap from the mounting port. You can place
the cap in multi hook while the hose is connected to the
tool. (Fig. 16)
Insert the hose onto the mounting port of the tank and turn
it clockwise until it locks. (Fig. 17)

OPERATION

WARNING:
• Always use a P2-respirator.
CAUTION:
• If foam or liquid escapes from the tool, switch off
immediately. Continuing to using in this condition may
cause an electric shock and breakage of the cleaner.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
• Always use a P2-respirator during performing
maintenance.
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
• A technical inspection, including inspection of filters, air
tightness, and control mechanism, must be performed
at least once a year by an instructed person.
• During maintenance, all contaminated items which
cannot be satisfactorily cleaned must be disposed.
Such items must be disposed of in impervious hags
which accord with your country's regulations.
• After the operation in the hazardous area, the outside
of the tool must be decontaminated by vacuum
cleaning methods and wiped clean or treated with
sealant before you take the tool out of a hazardous
area. All the parts of the tool must be regarded as
contaminated when removed from the hazardous area,
and appropriate action must be taken to prevent dust
dispersal.
• Change the air filter when the air filter is clogged with
dust or you feel that the cleaner's performance
declined.
• Check the filters periodically. If there is a tear on it,
replace it immediately.
Removing the air filter
CAUTION:
• Wait for about 5 minutes so that dust in the tank
completely settles down.
• Make sure that the tool is unplugged.
• Be careful not to let the dust enter inside the tank cover
when removing the air filter.
Unhook the tank cover and remove it carefully. Put it up
side down. (Fig. 18)
Unlock the filter hooks by flipping the stopper lever.
(Fig. 19)
Cover the air filters with a plastic bag. (Fig. 20)
Remove the air filters from the tank cover carefully and tie
the plastic bag firmly. (Fig. 21)
Assembling the air filter
When you get the air filter components separately,
assemble them as follows.
Put the prefilter over the powder filter. (Fig. 22)
Make sure that the borders of prefilter and powder filter
are set properly. (Fig. 23)
Installing the air filter
Wipe off the seal face.
Set the new air filters and fix them with the filter hooks.
(Fig. 24)
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