Cleaning The Sponge Filter - Makita GCV08PM Instruction Manual

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.41
► 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.
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Fig.42
► 1. Groove 2. HEPA filter 3. Hook

Cleaning the sponge filter

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
shorten the service life of the motor.
Sponge filters underneath the HEPA filter prevent dust
from getting into the motor.
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Remove the sponge filters from the vacuum
cleaner.
Fig.43
► 1. Sponge filter
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After cleaning the sponge filters,
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