Maintenance; Cleaning The Hepa Filter; Cleaning The Sponge Filter - Makita VC012G Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appliance 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 filter or continue to use dirty or dam-
aged 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 filter periodically. If
enough suction power is not obtained even after
the cleaning, replace the filter with new one.
NOTICE:
To prevent the filter from being damaged, do
not use following tools and similar items for cleaning:
Air duster
—
— High pressure washer
— Tools made of hard materials such as a wire brush
1. Open the front cover and take out the filter bag/
dust bag. Release the hook on the filter and remove it
from the vacuum cleaner body.
Fig.50
► 1 . Hook 2. HEPA filter
2. Beat the dust off from the filter. The filter can be
washed with water. Rinse away the dust and particles
on the filter every 1 or 2 month. After that, dry the filter
completely in a shaded and well-ventilated place to
prevent unpleasant odor or malfunctions.
3. To install the filter, insert the side without the
hooks into the groove then push in the filter until the
hooks are secured with a click.
Fig.51
► 1 . Groove 2. HEPA filter 3. Hook

Cleaning the sponge filter

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CAUTION:
be sure to install them to the vacuum cleaner.
If washed in water, dry them up thoroughly before
installing. Insufficiently dried sponge filters may
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shorten the service life of the motor.
Sponge filters underneath the HEPA filter prevent dust
from getting into the motor.
1. Remove the sponge filters from the vacuum cleaner.
Fig.52
► 1 . Sponge filter
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After cleaning the sponge filters,
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