Makita DVC560 Instruction Manual

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16 ENGLISHMAINTENANCECAUTION: Always be sure that the appli-ance is switched off and the battery cartridge isremoved before attempting to perform inspectionor maintenance.NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation orcracks may result.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment shouldbe performed by Makita Authorized or Factory ServiceCenters, always using Makita replacement parts.StorageWhen storing, remove the battery cartridges and storethe appliance on level place in upright position.► Fig.30Cleaning the appliance bodyFrom time to time wipe off the outside (cleaner body) ofthe cleaner using a cloth dampened in soapy water.► Fig.31Cleaning the HEPA filterCAUTION: Do not use the cleaner without afilter or continue to use dirty or damaged filter.Vacuumed dust or particles may be exhaustedfrom the cleaner and they may cause respiratorydisease to the operator.NOTICE: To keep optimum suction power andclean exhaust, clean the filter periodically. Ifenough suction power is not obtained even afterthe cleaning, replace the filter with new one.NOTICE: To prevent the filter from being dam-aged, do not use following tools and similar itemsfor cleaning :— Air duster— High pressure washer— Tools made of hard materials such as ametallic brush1. Open the dust box cover and take out the filterbag.Release the hooks on the filter and remove it from theappliance body.► Fig.32: 1. Hook2. Beat the dust off from the filter. The filter can bewashed with water. Rinse away the dust and particleson the filter every 1 or 2 month. After that, dry the filtercompletely in a shaded and well-ventilated place toprevent unpleasant odor or malfunctions.3. To install the filter, insert the side without thehooks into the groove then push in the filter until thehooks are secured with a click.► Fig.33: 1. Groove 2. HEPA filter 3. HookCleaning the brushroll1. Remove the bottom plate, and then remove thebrushroll.If the hair of the brushroll gets short, ask the Makitaservice center for new one.Operating the appliance with the short hair brushrollresults in poor dust collecting.► Fig.34: 1. Bottom plate 2. Brushroll2. Remove threads and hairs from the brushrollusing scissors.Remove the cap and clean debris.► Fig.35: 1. Cap3. Install the cap, brushroll, and bottom plate inreverse order.► Fig.36CAUTION: Attach the bottom plate com-pletely. If the appliance is operated without thebottom plate, the brushroll may come off and causeinjury.NOTICE: Always attach the brushroll. Operatingthe appliance without the brushroll results in poordust collecting.How to clear the clogNOTICE: Do not operate the appliance with theintake flow path clogged. Continuous use with theintake flow path clogged results in reduced suctionpower.1. Remove the bottom plate, and then remove thebrushroll.2. Remove the aluminum pipe from the applianceand from the hose.3. Turn the hose counterclockwise, and then removethe hose from the appliance.4. Remove the suction hose by pulling the tab.► Fig.37: 1. Suction hose 2. Tab5. Inspect the intake flow path of air for the inside ofthe aluminum pipe and the hose, and the suction hose.Clean debris inside of them.6. Align the tongue of the suction hose with thegroove in the housing and slip it into place.► Fig.38: 1. Tongue 2. Groove7. Install the hose, aluminum pipe, brushroll, andbottom plate.CAUTION: Install the hose, pipe firmly.Otherwise dust leakage may occur and cause injury.