Maintenance - Makita VC005GL Instruction Manual

Installing or removing cleaner
attachments
CAUTION:
After installing an attachment,
check if it is securely installed. If the attachment
is installed imperfectly, it may come off and cause
personal injury.
Attachments with lock function
NOTICE:
When installing the attachment with
lock function, be sure to align the release button
with the hook on the attachment. If they are not
aligned, the attachment will not be locked and may
come off from the cleaner.
Insert an attachment into the suction inlet of the cleaner
by pushing them together with a click.
To remove the attachment, pull it off while pushing the
release button.
Fig.23
► 1. Suction inlet with lock function 2. Release button
3. Attachment with lock function
NOTE: An attachment with lock function can only be
installed in the suction inlet with lock function.
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Fig.24
► 1. Attachment with lock function 2. Suction inlet with
lock function 3. Suction inlet without lock function
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Attachments without lock function
Optional accessory
Insert an attachment into the suction inlet of the cleaner
by pushing and hand screwing it in place.
Hand twist and pull the attachment apart from the suc-
tion inlet after use.
Fig.25
Adjusting lengths of slide-type
extension wand
A slide-type extension wand can be combined for
shorter and longer lengths. It allows to clean hard-to-
reach areas and comfortable positioning options.
Pull in and out the slide pipe to change wand lengths
while pressing and holding the slide button.
Release the slide button to lock the slide pipe in your
desired position.
Fig.26
► 1. Slide pipe 2. Slide button

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appliance is
switched off and the battery cartridges are removed
before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
the like. 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.
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