Maintenance; Cleaning The Hepa Filter - Makita VC012G Instruction Manual

State of abnormality
The cleaner does not run along with
the switch operation of the tool.
The cleaner runs while the tool is not
operating.
Cannot erase all tool registrations in
the cleaner.

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.
Probable cause (malfunction)
The wireless unit is not installed into the
cleaner and/or the tool.
The wireless unit is improperly installed
into the cleaner and/or the tool.
The terminal of the wireless unit and/or
the slot is dirty.
The wireless activation button on the
tool have not been pushed.
The stand-by switch on the cleaner is
not set to " I (ON)".
More than 10 tools are registered to
the cleaner.
The cleaner erased all tool
registrations.
No power supply
The tool and cleaner are away from
each other (out of the transmission
range).
Radio disturbance by other appliances
which generate high-intensity radio
waves.
Other users are using the wireless acti-
vation of the cleaner with their tools.
Pressing the wireless button on the tool. Press the wireless button on the cleaner for erasing
The stand-by switch on the cleaner is
not set to " I (ON)".
The wireless activation button is not
held down correctly.
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Remedy
Install the wireless unit correctly.
Gently wipe off dust and dirt on the terminal of the
wireless unit and clean the slot of the cleaner and/
or the tool.
Push the wireless activation button on the tool
briefly. Make sure that the wireless activation lamp
is blinking in blue.
Set the stand-by switch on the cleaner to " I (ON)".
Perform the tool registration again.
If more than 10 tools are registered to the cleaner,
the tool registered earliest will be cancelled
automatically.
Perform the tool registration again.
Supply the power to the tool and the cleaner.
Get the tool and the cleaner closer to each other.
The maximum transmission distance is approxi-
mately 10 m however it may vary according to the
circumstances.
Keep the tool and the cleaner away from the appli-
ances such as Wi-Fi devices and microwave ovens.
Perform one of the following way;
- set the stand-by switch on the cleaner to "O"
position or;
- turn off the wireless activation button of the other
tools or;
- cancel the tool registration of the other tools.
all tool registrations.
Set the stand-by switch on the cleaner to " I (ON)".
Hold down the wireless activation button for more
than 6 seconds and then release it when the wire-
less activation lamp blinks in red. Hold down the
wireless activation button for more than 6 seconds
again until the wireless activation button rapidly
blinks in red and then release the button.

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 dam-
aged, 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