Makita VC011G, Instruction Manual

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ENGLISH

During the operation, hook the switch box on the D-ring 
or the hanging part of the lower belt. The hook can be 
slanted for lighting forward when hooked on the hang-
ing part.

1

2

Fig.38

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1.

D-ring 

2.

Hanging part

3.

  Replace the filter bag when it becomes full. Open

the front cover 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.39

►    

1.

Strip

When using a dust bag, take out the dust bag and dis-
pose of the dust by releasing the latch.

1

Fig.40

►    

1.

Latch

NOTICE:

Do not put filter bag/dust bag or other 

heavy objects on the front cover.

 The appliance 

may fall down.

NOTICE:

Periodically check the filter bag 

whether the filter is full or not.

 Continuous use with 

the filter bag full results in reduced suction power.

NOTICE:

Do not use a used filter bag.

The filter

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 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