Makita Cordless Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 
MANUEL DINSTRUCTION  
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES  
DOUBLE INSULATION 
DOUBLE ISOLATION 
DOBLE AISLAMIENTO 
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using. 
IMPORTANT:  Lire avant usage. 
IMPORTANTE:  Leer antes de usar. 
Corded and Cordless Vacuum 
Cleaner 
Aspirateur Batterie Et Filaire 
Aspiradora Alámbrica / Inalámbrica 
DVC860L 
DVC861L 
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ENGLISH (Original instructions) 
SPECIFICATIONS 
Model DVC860L DVC861L 
Standard filter type Cloth filter (for dry and wet dust)Powder filter (for dry dust) 
DC operation   (with BL1830, ø38 mm (1-1/2) x 2.5 m (98-1/2) hose)2.1 m3/min (74 cu.ft./min) Vo l u m e  f l o w 
(air)  AC operation   
(with ø38 mm (1-1/2) x 2.5 m (98-1/2) hose)3.6 m3/min (127 cu.ft./min) 
DC operation   (with BL1830, ø38 mm (1-1/2) x 2.5 m (98-1/2) hose)90 hPa Va c u u m  
AC operation   
(with ø38 mm (1-1/2) x 2.5 m...

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Do not handle plug or appliance 
with wet hands. 
8.  Do not put any object into openings. 
Do not use with any opening 
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, 
and anything that may reduce air 
flow. 
9.  Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, 
and all parts of body away from 
openings and moving parts. 
10.  Turn off all controls before 
unplugging or removing the battery 
cartridge. 
11 .   Use extra care when cleaning on 
stairs. 
12.  Do not use to pick up flammable or 
combustible liquids,...

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Polarization instructions 
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this 
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade 
is wider than the other). This plug will fit in 
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug 
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the 
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified 
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do 
not change the plug in any way. 
 
 
 USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make 
sure your extension cord is in good 
condition. When using an extension cord,...

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Be careful not to drop or strike 
battery.  
9.  Do not use a damaged battery.   
10.  The contained lithium-ion batteries 
are subject to the Dangerous 
Goods Legislation requirements.   
For commercial transports e.g. by third 
parties, forwarding agents, special 
requirement on packaging and 
labeling must be observed. 
For preparation of the item being 
shipped, consulting an expert for 
hazardous material is required. Please 
also observe possibly more detailed 
national regulations. 
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• Hold the cleaner and the battery 
cartridge firmly when installing or 
removing battery cartridge. Failure to 
hold the cleaner and the battery 
cartridge firmly may cause them to slip 
off your hands and result in damage to 
the cleaner and battery cartridge and a 
personal injury. 
• Be careful not to pinch your fingers 
when opening or closing the battery 
cover.  Failure to do so may cause 
personal injury. 
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  015530 To install the battery cartridge, release the 
lock first, and open the...

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  015674 Press the check button to make the battery 
indicators show the remaining battery 
capacities. The ba ttery indicators 
correspond to each battery. 
Remaining battery capacity indication 
B atter y ind icator  status
Remain ing  batter y capac it y
50 % -  100%
20 % -  50%
0 % -  20%
C harge  the  batter y
On Off Bli
nki ng
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Indicating the remaining battery 
capacity 
(Only for battery cartridges with B at the 
end of the model number.) 
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  015676 Press the check button on...

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Auto-suction stop during wet 
suction operation   
(for the cloth filter model) 
 
WARNING: • Do not use for a long time while the 
float is at work. Using the cleaner with 
its float at work for a long time can 
cause overheat, resulting in the cleaner 
deformation. 
• Do not pick up foam or soapy liquid.  
Picking up foam or soapy liquid can 
cause foam to come out of air exit 
before the float works. Continuing to 
using in this condition may cause an 
electric shock and breakage of the 
cleaner....

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Model DVC861L 
(Powder filter (for dry dust) model) 
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ASSEMBLY  
CAUTION: • Always be sure that the cleaner is 
switched off, unplugged, and the 
battery cartridge is removed before 
carrying out any work on the cleaner. 
• Always wear dust mask during 
assembly or maintenance. 
Installing the powder filter and 
prefilter (for dry dust) (optional 
accessory for cloth filter model) 
 
CAUTION: • Never pick up water or other liquids or 
wet dusts when using the powder filter....

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Installing the water filter (for cloth 
filter model) (optional accessory) 
 
CAUTION: • Never pick up water or wet dust without 
the float and the cloth filter or the water 
filter. 
• For picking up wet dust, make sure that 
the float cage and the float are installed 
on the cleaner. 
• When installing the water filter on the 
tank, set it tight at the opening of the 
tank so that the hook  of the water filter 
engages the tank opening firmly and 
there is no space between the water 
filter and...