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 (98-1/2) hose)240 hPa 
Dust  8 L (2.1 gal) Recoverable 
capacity  Water  6 L (1.6 gal)  - 
Dimensions (L x W x H)  366 mm x 334 mm x 368 mm (14-3/8 x 13-1/8 x 14-1/2) 
Rated voltage (operation with batteries)  DC 36 V 
Standard battery cartridges  BL1815N, BL1820, BL1820B, BL1830, BL1830B, BL1840, 
BL1840B, BL1850, BL1850B, BL1860B 
Net weight (with BL1815N / BL1820)  8.6 kg (19.0 lbs)  9.3 kg (20.5 lbs) 
Net weight (with BL1830 / BL1840 / BL1850)  9.2 kg (20.3 lbs)  9.9 kg (21.8 lbs) 
Safety class /II 
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. 
• Specifications may differ from country to country. 
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 
• For wet dust, the float and the water filter or cloth filter are required. 
 USA022-1 
IMPORTANT 
SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS 
When using an electrical appliance, 
basic precautions should always be 
followed, including the following: 
READ ALL 
INSTRUCTIONS 
BEFORE USING 
THIS APPLIANCE. 
WARNING
 - To reduce the 
risk of fire, electric shock or injury:  1.  Do not leave appliance when 
plugged in or battery fitted. Unplug  from outlet and remove battery 
from appliance when not in use and 
before servicing. 
2.  Do not allow to be used as a toy. 
Close attention is necessary when 
used by or near children. 
3.  Use only as described in this 
manual. Use only manufacturers 
recommended attachments. 
4.  Do not use with damaged cord, 
plug or battery. If appliance is not 
working as it should, has been 
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or 
dropped into water, return it to a 
service center. 
5.  Do not pull or carry by cord, use 
cord as a handle, close a door on 
cord, or pull cord around sharp 
edges or corners. Do not run 
appliance over cord. Keep cord 
away from heated surfaces. 
6.  Do not unplug by pulling on cord. 
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the 
cord.  
						

							
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7. 
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, such as 
gasoline, or use in areas where 
they may be present. 
13.  Use only the charger supplied by 
the manufacturer to recharge. 
14.  Do not pick up anything that is 
burning or smoking, such as 
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. 
15.  This appliance is provided with 
double insulation. Use only 
identical replacement parts. See 
instructions for Servicing of 
Double-Insulated Appliances. 
16.  Do not use without filters in place. 
17.  Do not charge the battery outdoors. 
18.  Use power tools only with 
specifically designated battery 
packs.  Use of any other battery packs 
may create a risk of  injury and fire. 
19.  When battery pack is not in use, 
keep it away from other metal 
objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, 
nails, screws or other small metal 
objects, that can  make a connection 
from one terminal to another.  
Shorting the battery terminals together 
may cause burns or a fire. 
20.  Under abusive conditions, liquid 
may be ejected from the battery; 
avoid contact. If contact 
accidentally occurs, flush with 
water. If liquid contacts eyes, 
additionally seek medical help.  
Liquid ejected from the battery may 
cause irritation or burns. 
21.  (For the powder filter models.)  Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not 
expose to rain. Store indoors. 
  22.  (For the cloth filter models.) 
Do not expose to rain. Store 
indoors. 
23. Always install float before any wet  pick-up operation. 
Battery tool use and care 
1. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A 
charger that is suitable for one type of 
battery pack may create a risk of fire 
when used with another battery pack. 
2.  Use power tools only with specifically  designated battery packs. Use of any 
other battery packs may create a risk 
of injury and fire. 
3.  When battery pack is not in use, keep  it away from other metal objects, like 
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws 
or other small metal objects, that can 
make a connection from one terminal 
to another. Shorting the battery 
terminals together may cause burns or 
a fire. 
4.  Under abusive conditions, liquid may  be ejected from the battery; avoid 
contact. If contact accidentally occurs, 
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, 
additionally seek medical help. Liquid 
ejected from the battery may cause 
irritation or burns. 
SERVICING OF DOUBLE-
INSULATED APPLIANCES 
A double-insulated appliance is marked 
with one or more of the following: The 
words DOUBLE INSULATION or 
DOUBLE INSULATED or the double 
insulation symbol (square within a square). 
 000006 In a double-insulated appliance, two 
systems of insulation are provided instead 
of grounding. No grounding means is 
provided on a double-insulated appliance, 
nor should a means for grounding be 
added to the appliance. Servicing a double-
insulated appliance requires extreme care 
and knowledge of the system, and should 
be done only by qualified service personnel. 
Replacement parts for a double-insulated 
appliance must be identical to the parts 
they replace. 
  
						

							
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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, 
be sure to use one heavy enough to carry 
the current your product will draw. An 
undersized cord will cause a drop in line 
voltage resulting in loss of power and 
overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size 
to use depending on cord length and 
nameplate ampere rati
ng. If in doubt, use 
the next heavier gage. The smaller the 
gage number, the heavier the cord. 
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Ampere Rating Vo l t s
Total length of cord in feet
More Than Not More Than 120V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.
AWG
06
6
10
12 10
12
16 18
18
16
1416 16 14
14
16
16
12 1412
12
Not  Recommended
220V - 240V 50 ft. 100 ft. 200 ft. 300 ft.
 000300 
SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS. 
This appliance is intended for 
commercial use. 
ENC007-11 
IMPORTANT 
SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS 
FOR BATTERY 
CARTRIDGE 
1. 
Before using battery cartridge, read 
all instructions and cautionary 
markings on (1) battery charger, (2) 
battery, and (3) product using 
battery. 
2.  Do not disassemble battery 
cartridge. 
3.  If operating time has become 
excessively shorter, stop operating  immediately. It may result in a risk 
of overheating, possible burns and 
even an explosion. 
4.  If electrolyte gets into your eyes, 
rinse them out with clear water and 
seek medical attention right away. It 
may result in loss of your eyesight. 
5.  Do not short the battery cartridge: 
(1)  Do not touch the terminals with 
any conductive material. 
(2)  Avoid storing battery cartridge 
in a container with other metal 
objects such as nails, coins, etc. 
(3)  Do not expose battery cartridge 
to water or rain. 
A battery short can cause a large 
current flow, overheating, possible 
burns and even a breakdown. 
6.  Do not store the tool and battery 
cartridge in locations where the 
temperature may reach or exceed 
50ﾟC (122 ﾟF). 
7.  Do not incinerate the battery 
cartridge even if it is severely 
damaged or is completely worn out. 
The battery cartridge can explode 
in a fire.  
						

							
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8. 
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. 
Tape or mask off open contacts and 
pack up the battery in such a manner 
that it cannot move around in the 
packaging. 
11 .   Follow your local regulations 
relating to disposal of battery.   
SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS. 
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita 
batteries.  
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or 
batteries that have been altered, may result 
in the battery bursting causing fires, 
personal injury and damage. It will also void 
the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and 
charger. 
Tips for maintaining maximum 
battery life 
1.  Charge the battery cartridge before 
completely discharged. 
Always stop tool operation and 
charge the battery cartridge when 
you notice less tool power. 
2.  Never recharge a fully charged 
battery cartridge. 
Overcharging shortens the battery 
service life. 
3.  Charge the battery cartridge with 
room temperature at 10 ﾟC - 40 ﾟC 
(50 ﾟF - 104 ﾟF). Let a hot battery 
cartridge cool down before 
charging it. 
4.  Charge the battery cartridge if you 
do not use it for a long period (more 
than six months). 
FUNCTIONAL 
DESCRIPTION 
Use with AC power:  
WARNING: • Before plugging the cleaner, always 
make sure that the cleaner is 
switched off.  Plugging the cleaner 
with the switch on may cause an 
unexpected start resulting in serious 
personal injury. 
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  015533 Connect the plug to a power supply. 
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  015549 The AC power indicator lights up when 
setting the stand-by switch to I side. 
 
NOTE: • Even operating in DC power mode , 
the tool is automatically changed into 
AC power mode when plugged in. 
• If the tool is unplugged during 
operation with the battery inserted, the 
cleaner gets into stand-by state. 
Use with battery: 
Installing or removing battery 
cartridge 
 
CAUTION: • Always be sure that the cleaner is 
switched off, unplugged, and the 
battery cartridge is removed before 
adjusting or checking function on the 
tool. 
1. AC  power 
indicator 
1. Plug (the shape 
and cord length 
may differ from 
country to 
country)  
						

							
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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 battery cover. And 
then, insert the battery cartridge. 
1
  015531 Align the tongue on the battery cartridge 
with the groove in the housing and slip it 
into place. Insert it  all the way until it locks 
in place with a little click. Then lock the 
battery cover. 
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it 
from the tool while sliding the button on the 
front of the cartridge. 
NOTICE: 
• Remove the plug of the cleaner from 
the extension cord when using the 
cleaner with the batteries. 
 
CAUTION: • Always install the battery cartridge fully 
in place. If not, it may accidentally fall 
out of the tool, causin g injury to you or 
someone around you. 
 
 
• Do not install the battery cartridge 
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide 
in easily, it is not being inserted 
correctly. 
NOTE: 
• The cleaner does not work with only 
one battery cartridge. 
Tool / battery protection system 
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery 
protection system. This system 
automatically cuts off power to the motor to 
extend tool and battery life. 
The tool will autom atically stop during 
operation if the tool or battery is placed 
under one of the following conditions. In 
some conditions, the indicators light up. 
Overload protection 
If the tool is overloaded, the tool stops 
automatically. In this si tuation, turn the tool 
off and stop the application that caused the 
tool to become overloaded. Then turn the 
tool on to restart. 
Overheat protection for tool 
O n Blinki ng
  015485 When the tool is overheated, the tool stops 
automatically, and the battery indicator 
blink about 60 seconds. In this situation, let 
the tool cool down before turning the tool 
on again. 
Overdischarge protection 
When the battery capacity becomes low, 
the tool stops automat ically. If the product 
does not operate even when the switches 
are operated, remove the batteries from the 
tool and charge the batteries. 
Remaining battery capacity 
indication 
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1. CHECK button 
1. Battery 
cartridge 
1. Lock 
2. Battery cover  
						

							
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1212
  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
  015527 
Indicating the remaining battery 
capacity 
(Only for battery cartridges with B at the 
end of the model number.) 
1
2
  015676 Press the check button on the battery cartridge 
to indicate the remaining battery capacity. The 
indicator lamps light up for few seconds. 
O ff
Blinki ng
Li ghted I
nd icator  lamps
Charge  the   
batter y.
0
%  to 25 %
25
%  to 50 %
50
%  to 75%
7
5%  to 100 %
Rema
in ing   
capac it y
T he  batter y  
ma y ha ve   
ma lfunct ioned .
  015658 
NOTE: • Depending on the conditions of use and 
the ambient temperature, the indication 
may differ slightly from the actual capacity. 
Switch action 
1
2
3
  015529 To start the cleaner: 
1.  Set the stand-by switch to the I side.  The cleaner gets into stand-by state. 
2.  Press the power button. 
To make the cleaner get into stand-by 
mode, press the power button again. 
To turn off the cleaner, set the stand-by 
switch to the O side. 
 
 
The suction power can be adjusted 
according to your work need. 
Suction power can be increased by turning 
the suction force adjusting knob from the 
  symbol to the  symbol. 
NOTICE: 
• Always set the stand-by switch to the 
O side when not using the cleaner for 
long time. The cleaner consumes 
power during stand-by state. 
1. Stand-by switch 
2. Power button 
3. Suction force 
adjusting knob 
1. Indicator lamps
2. CHECK button 
						

							
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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. 
Auto-suction stop works only when using 
with the float and float cage. 
The cleaner has a float mechanism that 
prevents water from immersing into the 
motor when picking up more than a certain 
amount of water. 
When the tank is full and the cleaner no 
longer picks up water, switch off the cleaner 
and empty the tank. 
Locking or unlocking the caster 
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3
4  011611 To lock the caster with a stopper, lower the 
stopper lever and the caster no longer will 
rotate. To release the caster from the 
locked position, raise the stopper lever. 
Locking the caster is convenient when 
storing the cleaner, stopping the work on 
the way and keeping the cleaner still. 
To operate the stopper, move it by hand. 
 
NOTE: • When moving the cleaner, make sure 
that the caster is  unlocked. Moving the 
cleaner with the caster in the locked 
position may cause damage to the 
caster. 
  Carriage handle 
  015545 When carrying the cleaner, carry it by 
holding the handle on the head. The handle 
is retractable at the head when not in use. 
PARTS 
DESCRIPTION 
Model DVC860L 
(Cloth filter (for dry and wet dust) model) 
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1. Tank cover 
2. Float 
3. Float cage 
4. Cloth filter 
5. Tank 
1. Caster 
2. Stopper lever 
3. FREE position
4. LOCK position 
						

							
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Model DVC861L 
(Powder filter (for dry dust) model) 
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3
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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. 
Picking up such things may cause the 
powder filter breakage. 
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015534 
1
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and float by removing the bolts. 
Place the prefilter in the tank. 
Next, mount the damper on the powder 
filter and then place t hem in the prefilter. 
When installing powder filter and prefilter, 
align the mounting position marking on 
each of them with that  one at the top of the 
tank. 
Finally, mount the tank cover and lock it. 
 
NOTE: • Before using the powder filter, make 
sure that prefilter and damper are 
always used together. It is not allowed 
to install powder filter solely. 
 
1. Float 
2. Float cage 
1. Tank cover 
2. Powder filter 
3. Damper 
4. Prefilter 
5. Tank 
6. Mounting position marking 
1. Tank cover 
2. Powder filter 
3. Damper 
4. Prefilter 
5. Tank  
						

							
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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 the tank. 
NOTICE: 
• It is recommended using water filter 
when picking up large amount of water 
repeatedly. Otherwise vacuum ability 
may be reduced in ca se of cloth filter. 
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2
3
3
  015532 To pick up water or wet dust only, the water 
filter is more suitable than the cloth filter. 
When installing the water filter, align its 
mounting position mark  with the one on the 
tank. 
Installing the paper pack   
(optional accessory) 
 
WARNING: • When using the paper pack, also use 
the cloth filter or pr efilter together that 
is preinstalled on the tool. Failure to 
use the cloth filter  / prefilter together 
may cause unusual noise and heat, 
resulting in a fire. 
CAUTION: 
(For the cloth filter model) 
• Never pick up water or other liquids or 
wet dusts when using the paper pack. 
Picking up such things may cause the 
paper pack breakage. 
 
 
• Before using the paper pack, make 
sure that powder  filter (optional 
accessory), damper (optional 
accessory) and prefilter are always 
used together. 
(For the powder filter model) 
• Before using the paper pack, make 
sure that powder filter, damper and 
prefilter are always used together. 
1.  Remove the rubber holder. 
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  015535 2.  Extend the paper pack. 
3.  Align the paper pack opening with the  dust suction opening of the cleaner. 
4.  Insert the cardboard of the paper pack  onto the holder so that it is positioned 
at the end beyond the detent 
protrusion. 
1
2
  015536 
Installing the polyethylene bag 
Cleaner can also be used without 
polyethylene bag. However, using 
polyethylene bag is easier to empty the 
tank without letting your hands dirty. 
1. Paper pack 
2. Holder  1. Rubber holder 
1. Water filter 
2. Tank 
3. Mounting  position marking