Makita DVC261ZX8 Instruction Manual

Makita DVC261ZX8 Instruction Manual

Cordless backpack vacuum cleaner

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Backpack Vacuum
Cleaner
DVC261
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Backpack Vacuum Cleaner DVC261 Read before use.
  • Page 2: Specifications

    WARNING • This machine is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the cleaner. •...
  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    Only for EU countries NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) has been Ni-MH Due to the presence of hazardous com- Li-ion measured in accordance with a standard test method ponents in the equipment, waste electrical and may be used for comparing one tool with another. and electronic equipment, accumulators NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) may also and batteries may have a negative impact...
  • Page 4 10. Do not block cooling vents. These vents per- Battery tool use and care mit cooling of the motor. Blockage should be Recharge only with the charger specified by carefully avoided otherwise the motor will burn the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for out from lack of ventilation.
  • Page 5: Functional Description

    Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con- causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will tainer with other metal objects such as also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and nails, coins, etc. charger. Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain.
  • Page 6: Overload Protection

    To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the Indicator lamps Remaining battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip capacity it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator as Lighted Blinking shown in the figure, it is not locked completely.
  • Page 7: Adjusting Belts

    Adjusting belts Carrying hook The tightness of the shoulder belts, upper and lower Always grab the carrying hook when handling the vac- belts can be adjusted. Put your arms through the shoul- uum cleaner body. der belts first then fasten the lower and upper belts. To tighten, pull the end of the strap as illustrated. To loosen, pull up the end of the fastener. Lower belt Fig.7 ► 1 .
  • Page 8: Led Light

    To hold the free nozzle on the lower belt, pass the hose LED light band through the loop on the lower belt. LED light is installed in the head of the switch box to ease the operations in dark places. Press button to turn the light on. To turn off, press button again.
  • Page 9 Assembling nozzle and wand ASSEMBLY Optional accessory NOTE: The type of the nozzle and wand included in CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is the product varies depending on countries. In some switched off and the battery cartridge is removed countries, the nozzle and wand are not included.
  • Page 10 Follow the procedures below, depending on the For the ring-type extension wand type of the extension wand : Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then twist and insert the extension wand into the bent pipe assembly. To NOTE: The slide-type extension wand and the ring- disconnect, twist and extract it.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Tool

    For the aluminum bending pipe / aluminum straight Connecting the tool pipe (Only for the model with ø38 mm hose and front cuff 38) NOTE: If the bent pipe assembly is attached to the Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then twist and insert hose, remove it beforehand. the pipe into the front cuff. To disconnect, twist and extract it. To connect a tool to the cleaner, the dedicated hose and/or additional parts are required.
  • Page 12 When using ø38 mm hose with front NOTE: Always use a suitable front cuff. When using cuff 38 the front cuff 24, attach it to the front cuff 22 that is connected to the hose. Twist and insert the joint or the front cuff to the inlet part on the hose, depending on the tool that you are going to connect. Connect the front cuff to the tool's extraction outlet. Fig.22 ► 1 . Front cuff 22 2. Front cuff 24 When using ø28 mm dust extraction hose Attach the front cuff to the hose for dust extraction.
  • Page 13 Unlock the latch by lifting the bottom side. Push When using the dust bag, insert the brim of the dust bag the grooved area to lift the front latching side. Pull the into the slit. latch to open the lid. Fig.27 ► 1 .
  • Page 14: Operation

    During the operation, hook the switch box on the D-ring OPERATION or the lower belt. The hook can be slanted for lighting forward when hooked on the lower belt. WARNING: Operators shall be adequately instructed on the use of the vacuum cleaner. WARNING: This vacuum cleaner is not suit- able for picking up hazardous dust.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    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. Cleaning the HEPA filter CAUTION: Do not use the vacuum cleaner without a filter or continue to use dirty or dam- aged filter.
  • Page 16: Optional Accessories

    CAUTION: These accessories or attachments assembly are recommended for use with your Makita tool To remove, pull the bent pipe assembly while pressing specified in this manual. The use of any other both of the tab on the hose end.
  • Page 17 About the cyclone attachment Dispose of the dust inside the dust case and remove any dust and powder adhered to the surface of Using the cleaner with the cyclone attachment installed the mesh filter. reduces the amount of dust that enters the dust bag, Insert the dust case all the way until the two but- which helps to prevent the suction force from weaken- tons lock with a click.
  • Page 18 When the mesh filter gets dirty badly, clean it in the following procedures. Turn the mesh filter counterclockwise and remove it while the hooks are unlocked. Fig.43 ► 1 . Mesh filter 2. Hook Remove the dust on the mesh filter and then wash it with water. After that, dry it thoroughly. Insert the mesh filter into the base while the hooks are aligned with the port. Turn the mesh filter clockwise until the hooks are locked with a click. Make sure that the mesh filter is installed securely. Fig.44 ► 1 . Mesh filter 2. Hook 3. Port 18 ENGLISH...
  • Page 20 Makita Europe N.V. Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 885661D221 www.makita.com 20210416...

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