Connecting The Tool - Makita VC011G Instruction Manual

Assembling nozzle and wand
Optional accessory
NOTE: The type of the nozzle and wand included in
the product varies depending on countries. In some
countries, the nozzle and wand are not included.
1. Twist and insert the nozzle to the extension wand.
► Fig.17: 1. Extension wand 2. Flexible rubber nozzle
3. Corner nozzle 4. Floor/carpet switching
t-nozzle
When using floor/carpet switching t-nozzle, you can
change the mode depending on the place.
— Floor mode: suitable for a smooth place such as a hard floor
— Carpet mode: suitable for a shaggy place such as
a carpet or a rug
► Fig.18: 1. Mode switching button 2. Floor mode
3. Carpet mode
NOTE: By twisting the nozzle while inserting, the noz-
zle can be attached to the extension wand securely.
NOTE: For the model with ø38 mm hose and front
cuff 38, attach the supplied nozzle to the aluminum
bent pipe / aluminum straight pipe.
2. Follow the procedures below, depending on the
type of the extension wand:
NOTE: The slide-type extension wand and the ring-
type extension wand are not compatible with each
other. If you want to change the slide-type extension
wand to the ring-type extension wand or vice versa,
change the bent pipe assembly also.
For the slide-type extension wand
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then insert the
extension wand into the bent pipe assembly until it
clicks. To disconnect, extract the extension wand with
pressing the button.
► Fig.19: 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Button 3. Slide-type
extension wand 4. Flexible rubber nozzle
The length of the wand can be adjusted.
With pressing the slide button, adjust the wand length.
The length is locked when releasing the slide button.
► Fig.20: 1. Slide button
For the ring-type extension wand
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then twist and insert
the extension wand into the bent pipe assembly. To
disconnect, twist and extract it.
► Fig.21: 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Ring-type exten-
sion wand 3. Flexible rubber nozzle
NOTE: The flexible rubber nozzle can be attached to
the bent pipe assembly without pipe lock directly.
The length of the wand can be adjusted.
Loosen the ring on the wand and adjust the wand
length. Tighten the ring at your desired length.
► Fig.22: 1. Ring
For the aluminum bent pipe / aluminum straight pipe
(Only for the model with ø38 mm hose and front cuff 38)
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then twist and insert the
pipe into the front cuff. To disconnect, twist and extract it.
► Fig.23: 1. Front cuff 38 2. Aluminum bent pipe
3. Aluminum straight pipe 4. Nozzle
For the two aluminum straight pipes
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body then twist and insert
the pipes. To disconnect, twist and extract it.
► Fig.24: 1. Bent pipe assembly 2. Aluminum straight
pipe 1 3. Aluminum straight pipe 2

Connecting the tool

NOTE: If the bent pipe assembly is attached to the
hose, remove it beforehand.
To connect a tool to the cleaner, the dedicated hose
and/or additional parts are required. Depending on your
cleaner model, you need to replace the hose and/or
prepare additional parts.
Refer to the following table for details.
Supplied Hose end type
hose
diameter
ø28 mm
without part
with snap-on part
ø32 mm
with snap-on part
ø38 mm
with snap-on part
with front cuff 38
NOTE: Always use a suitable front cuff. When using
the front cuff 24, attach it to the front cuff 22 that is
connected to the hose.
► Fig.25: 1. Front cuff 22 2. Front cuff 24
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Action
Attach the front cuff.
Replace the hose end
(snap-on part) with the front
cuff.
The hose end can be removed
by turning it counterclockwise.
Replace the hose with the one
for dust extraction (ø28 mm,
with front cuff).
Replace the hose with the one
for dust extraction (ø28 mm,
with front cuff).
Attach the joint 22-38 or the
front cuff 24.