Maintenance; Cleaning The Hepa Filter - Makita VC008GT202 Instruction Manual

Replace the filter bag when it becomes full. Open
3.
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.
1
Fig.33
► 1 . Strip
When using a dust bag, take out the dust bag and dis-
pose of the dust by releasing the latch.
1
Fig.34
► 1 . Latch
Periodically check the filter bag if it is
NOTICE:
full. Continuous use with the filter bag full results in
reduced suction power.
Do not use an used filter bag. The filter
NOTICE:
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.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appli-
ance is switched off and the battery cartridge is
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.

Cleaning the HEPA filter

CAUTION:
Do not use the vacuum cleaner
without a HEPA filter or continue to use dirty or
damaged HEPA filter. Vacuumed dust or particles
may be exhausted from the cleaner and they may
cause respiratory disease to the operator.
NOTICE:
To keep optimum suction power and
clean exhaust, clean the HEPA filter periodically. If
enough suction power is not obtained even after
the cleaning, replace the HEPA filter with new one.
To prevent the HEPA filter from being
NOTICE:
damaged, do not use following tools and similar
items for cleaning :
— Air duster
— High pressure washer
— Tools made of hard materials such as a
metallic brush
Open the lid and take out the filter bag. Release
1.
the hook on the HEPA filter and remove it from the
vacuum cleaner body.
Fig.35
Beat the dust off from the HEPA filter. The HEPA
2.
filter can be washed with water. Rinse away the dust
and particles on the HEPA filter every 1 or 2 month.
After that, dry the HEPA filter completely in a shaded
and well-ventilated place to prevent unpleasant odor or
malfunctions.
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