Makita VC012G Instruction Manual

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20 ENGLISHNOTICE: When the filter bag is already full,replace with new one. When the dust bag isalready full, empty it. Continuous use with the filterbag/dust bag full results in reduced suction power.NOTICE: To prevent dust from getting into themotor:— Make sure that the filter bag/dust bag isinstalled before use.— Do not use a broken or ripped bag.Otherwise the motor may be broken.NOTICE: Do not fold the cardboard at its open-ing when installing the filter bag/dust bag.NOTICE: The filter bag/dust bag for the cleaneris an important component for maintaining theappliance performance. Using non-genuine filterbag/dust bag may cause smoke or ignition.NOTE: When the filter bag/dust bag is not installed inthe cleaner, the front cover does not close completely.► Fig.241. Unlock the lever and open the front cover.► Fig.25: 1. Lever 2. Front cover2. Insert the filter bag into the slit on the upper side ofthe room as illustrated.► Fig.26: 1. Slit 2. Filter bagWhen using the dust bag, insert the brim of the dust baginto the slit.► Fig.27: 1. Slit 2. Brim 3. Dust bag3. Align the hole of the filter bag with the hose cuffand push the cardboard portion to the end. Make surethat the rubber ring on the filter bag goes over the rimon the hose cuff.► Fig.28: 1. Rubber ring on the filter bag 2. Rim onthe hose cuff 3. Cardboard portion of thefilter bag 4. Hose cuff4. Lock the front cover certainly.CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch your fin-gers when hooking the latch, and when closingthe front cover.Harness coverOptional accessoryWhen using the harness cover, follow the procedurebelow to attach it.NOTE: When installing the harness cover, do notmistake the front and back of the harness cover.NOTE: The harness cover is washable. Follow thewashing instructions on the tag.► Fig.291. Spread the harness cover on the harness.► Fig.302. Secure the harness shoulder straps with the hookand loop fasteners of the harness cover. Hook the bandof the harness cover on the harness.► Fig.31OPERATIONWARNING: Operators shall be adequatelyinstructed on the use of the vacuum cleaner.WARNING: This vacuum cleaner is not suit-able for picking up hazardous dust.CAUTION: This cleaner is for dry use only.CAUTION: During operation, be consciousof the vacuum cleaner on your back. You maylose your balance if the vacuum cleaner body bumpsagainst a wall or the hose is hooked by an obstacle.1. Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body and fas-ten upper and lower belts. Adjust the tightness asnecessary.► Fig.322. Press button to start vacuuming. If you wantto change the suction power, press button until thedesired suction power is selected. Press button tostop.► Fig.33During the operation, hook the switch box on the lowerbelt or the D-ring.► Fig.34: 1. D-ring 2. Lower belt3. Replace the filter bag when it becomes full. Openthe front cover and take out the filter bag. Pull the stripon the side of the opening to shut the filter bag anddispose of the filter bag in whole.► Fig.35: 1. StripWhen using a dust bag, take out the dust bag and dis-pose of the dust by releasing the latch.► Fig.36: 1. LatchNOTICE: Do not put filter bag/dust bag or otherheavy objects on the front cover. The appliancemay fall down.NOTICE: Periodically check the filter bagwhether the filter is full or not. Continuous use withthe filter bag full results in reduced suction power.NOTICE: Do not use a used filter bag. The filterbag is designed for single use. Using filter bag repeat-edly may cause clogging of the filter and results indamage to the cleaner. If you want to use the bagrepeatedly, use a dust bag.