Operation - Makita DVC261 Instruction Manual

When using ø28 mm dust extraction
hose
1. 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.
2. Connect the front cuff to the tool's extraction
outlet.
► Fig.23: 1. Front cuff 2. Extraction outlet 3. Hose
The front cuff can be detached by turning it counter-
clockwise while holding the hose.
When using ø38 mm hose with front
cuff 38
1. 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.
2.
Connect the front cuff to the tool's extraction
outlet.
► Fig.24: 1. Joint 2. Front cuff 3. Extraction outlet
4. Hose
To remove the joint and the front cuff, follow the installa-
tion procedures in reverse.
Installing filter bag / dust bag
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Do not use a damaged filter bag.
Always use the vacuum cleaner with the filter bag
properly installed. Otherwise the vacuumed dust
or particles may be exhausted from the cleaner
and they may cause respiratory disease to the
operator.
NOTICE:
When the filter bag is already full, 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.
1. Unlock the latch by lifting the bottom side. Push
the grooved area to lift the front latching side. Pull the
latch to open the lid.
► Fig.25: 1. Hook 2. Lid
2.
Insert the filter bag into the slit on the upper side of
the room as illustrated.
► Fig.26: 1. Slit 2. Filter bag
When using the dust bag, insert the brim of the dust bag
into the slit.
► Fig.27: 1. Slit 2. Brim 3. Dust bag
3.
Align the hole of the filter bag with the hose cuff
and push the cardboard portion to the end. Make sure
that the rubber ring on the filter bag goes over the rim
on the hose cuff.
► Fig.28: 1. Rubber ring on the filter bag 2. Rim on
the hose cuff 3. Cardboard portion of the
filter bag 4. Hose cuff

OPERATION

WARNING:
instructed on the use of the vacuum cleaner.
WARNING:
able for picking up hazardous dust.
CAUTION:
This cleaner is for dry use only.
CAUTION:
This cleaner is for indoor use only.
CAUTION:
Always insert the battery cartridge
all the way until it locks in place. If you can see the
red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not
locked completely. Insert it fully until the red indicator
cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of
the tool, causing injury to you or someone around
you.
CAUTION:
During operation, be conscious
of the vacuum cleaner on your back. You may
lose your balance if the vacuum cleaner body bumps
against a wall or the hose is hooked by an obstacles.
1. Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body and fas-
ten upper and lower belts. Adjust the tightness as
necessary.
► Fig.29
2. Press button to start vacuuming. If you want
to change the suction power, press
desired suction power is selected. Press
stop.
► Fig.30
During the operation, hook the switch box on the D-ring
or the lower belt. The hook can be slanted for lighting
forward when hooked on the lower belt.
► Fig.31: 1. D-ring 2. Lower belt
NOTE: The vacuum cleaner will automatically
switches off and the LED light flashes when the vac-
uum cleaner is overheated due to the reduced air-
flow into the machine caused by clogged hose, pipe,
filter or other reasons. In this case, remove the cause
of the problem and cool the vacuum cleaner before
restarting.
3. Replace the filter bag when it becomes full. Open
the lid and take out the filter bag. Pull the strip on the
side of the opening to shut the filter bag and dispose of
the filter bag in whole.
► Fig.32: 1. Strip
When using a dust bag, take out the dust bag and dis-
pose of the dust by releasing the latch.
► Fig.33: 1. Latch
NOTICE:
Periodically check the filter bag if it is
full. Continuous use with the filter bag full results in
reduced suction power.
NOTICE:
Do not use an used filter bag. The filter
bag is designed for single use. Using filter bag repeat-
edly may cause clogging of the filter and results in
damage to the cleaner. If you want to use the bag
repeatedly, use a dust bag.
16 ENGLISH
Operators shall be adequately
This vacuum cleaner is not suit-
button until the
button to