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Makita VC008G Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Backpack Vacuum
Cleaner
VC008G
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Backpack Vacuum Cleaner VC008G Read before use.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    If the tool is not used for a long period of time, the battery must be removed from the tool. • Do not short the battery cartridge. • See the chapter “MAINTENANCE” for the appropriate details of precautions during user maintenance. SPECIFICATIONS Model: VC008G Capacity Filter bag 2.0 L Dust bag 1.5 L Maximum air volume With hose ø28 mm x 1.0 m...

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    Vibration Only for EU countries Ni-MH Li-ion Due to the presence of hazardous com- ponents in the equipment, waste electrical The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter- and electronic equipment, accumulators mined according to 60335-2-69: and batteries may have a negative impact Work mode: operation without load on the environment and human health.
  • Page 4 Never vacuum up toxic, carcinogenic, com- 26. This machine is not intended for use by per- sons including children with reduced physical, bustible or other hazardous materials such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of expe- lead, pesticides, or other health endangering rience and knowledge.
  • Page 5 Makita warranty for the Makita tool and Do not expose battery cartridge to water charger. or rain.

  • Page 6: Functional Description

    Indicating the remaining battery FUNCTIONAL capacity DESCRIPTION Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi- cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps CAUTION: Always be sure that the appli- light up for a few seconds. ance is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the appliance.
  • Page 7 Let the appliance and battery(ies) cool down. 0% to 20% If no improvement can be found by restoring protection system, then contact your local Makita Service Center. Charge the Adjusting belts battery The tightness of the shoulder belts, upper and lower belts can be adjusted. Put your arms through the shoul-...
  • Page 8 Shoulder belts Switch action Fig.5 ► 1 . Strap 2. Fastener Fig.8 ► 1 . Suction power change button 2. ON/OFF button Upper belt To start the cleaner, simply push the ON/OFF button. To switch off, push the ON/OFF button again. You can change the suction power of the cleaner in four steps by pushing the suction power change button.

  • Page 9: Led Light

    The loop on the lower belt can be used for carrying LED light nozzles as illustrated. LED light is installed in the head of the switch box to ease the operations in dark places. Press and button to turn the light on. To turn off, press and hold hold button again. Fig.11 ► 1 .
  • Page 10 To attach, unscrew the front cuff from the hose and ASSEMBLY fasten the sleeve of bent pipe assembly onto the hose. To remove, loosen the sleeve of bent pipe assembly from the hose. CAUTION: Always be sure that the appli- ance is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the appliance.
  • Page 11 For the slide-type extension wand For the ring-type extension wand Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then insert the Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then twist and insert extension wand into the bent pipe assembly until it the extension wand into the bent pipe assembly. To clicks.

  • Page 12: 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 13 When using ø38 mm hose with front cuff 38 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. When connecting the front cuff, make sure that it is securely screwed on the hose.
  • Page 14 Insert the filter bag into the slit on the upper side of When the filter bag is already full, NOTICE: the room as illustrated. replace with new one. When the dust bag is already full, empty it. Continuous use with the filter bag/dust bag full results in reduced suction power. NOTICE: To prevent dust from getting into the motor: Make sure that the filter bag/dust bag is —...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Align the hole of the filter bag with the hose cuff Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body and fas- ten lower and upper belts. Adjust the tightness as and push the cardboard portion to the end. Make sure that the rubber ring on the filter bag goes over the rim necessary. on the hose cuff. Fig.30 Press button to start vacuuming. If you want to change the suction power, press button until the desired suction power is selected.

  • Page 16: 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 Fig.33 ► 1 . Strip...

  • Page 17: Cleaning The Dust Bag

    To install the HEPA filter, insert the side without the Clearing the clog flap into the holder then push the HEPA filter downward until the flap is secured by the rib. When clearing the clog, remove the hose or the exten- sion wand, or the bent pipe assembly to check inside. Removing/attaching the snap-on type bent pipe assembly To remove, pull the bent pipe assembly while pressing both of the tab on the hose end.

  • Page 18: Optional Accessories

    In addition, cleaning after use is also simple. CAUTION: These accessories or attachments CAUTION: are recommended for use with your Makita tool Always be sure that the tool is specified in this manual. The use of any other switched off and the battery cartridge is removed accessories or attachments might present a risk of before carrying out any work on the tool.
  • Page 19 When the mesh filter gets dirty badly, clean it in the Dispose of the dust inside the dust case and remove any dust and powder adhered to the surface of following procedures. the mesh filter. Turn the mesh filter counterclockwise and remove Insert the dust case all the way until the two but- it while the hooks are unlocked. tons lock with a click.
  • Page 20 Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, Makita Europe N.V. 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Makita Corporation Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 885948A221 www.makita.com 20220122...

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