Makita LC02 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
IMPORTANT: Lire avant usage.
IMPORTANTE: Leer antes de usar.

Cordless Cleaner
Aspirateur sans fil
Aspiradora Inalámbrica

LC02

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)

SPECIFICATIONS

Model LC02

with a dust bag 0.50 L

Capacity

with a paper pack 0.33 L

HIGH Approx. 13 min.

Continuous use

LOW Approx. 21 min.

Overall length 984 mm (38-3/4")

Net weight 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)

Rated voltage D.C. 10.8 V

Standard battery cartridges BL1013, BL1014

• Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.

• Specifications and battery cartridge may differ from country to country.

• Weight, with battery cartridge, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

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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 battery fitted.
Remove battery from appliance when not in
use and before servicing.

2. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close

attention is necessary when used by or near
children.

4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments.

5. Do not use with damaged 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.

6. Do not handle appliance with wet hands.

7. 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.

8. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving
parts.

9. Turn off all controls before removing the
battery cartridge.

10. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

11. Do not use to pick up flammable or

combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use
in areas where they may be present.

12. Use only the charger supplied by the
manufacturer to recharge.

13. Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.

14. Do not use without filters in place.

15. Do not charge the battery outdoors.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

This appliance is intended for household use.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1. Read this instruction manual and the charger
instruction manual carefully before use.

2. Do not pick up the following materials:

− Hot materials such as lit cigarettes or
spark/metal dust generated by
grinding/cutting metal

− Flammable materials such as gasoline,
thinner, benzine, kerosene or paint

− Explosive materials like nitroglycerin

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− Ignitible materials such as Aluminum, zinc,
magnesium, titanium, phosphorus or
celluloid

− Wet dirt, water, oil or the like

− Hard pieces with sharp edges, such as

wood chips, metals, stones, glasses, nails,
pins or razors

− Powder to clot such as cement or tonor

− Conductive dust such as metal or carbon

− Fine particle like concrete dust

Such action may cause fire, injury and/or
property damage.

3. Stop operation immediately if you notice
anything abnormal.

4. If you drop or strike the cleaner, check it
carefully for cracks or damage before
operation.

5. Do not bring close to stoves or other heat
sources.

6. Do not block the intake hole or vent holes.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Symbols

The followings show the symbols used for tool.

･ volts

･ direct current

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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.

8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.

9. Do not use a damaged battery.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the

battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.

Installing or removing battery cartridge

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Always switch off the tool before insertion or
removal of the battery cartridge.

• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from

the tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of
the cartridge.

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To insert the battery cartridge, hold it so that the
battery cartridge front shape fits to that of the
battery installment opening and slip it into place.

1. Battery cartridge

2. Button

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Always insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If not, it may accidentally fall out
of the tool, causing injury to you or someone
around you.

• Do not use force when inserting the battery

cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it
is not being inserted correctly.

Battery protection system

The cleaner is equipped with the protection system,
which automatically cuts off the output power for its long
service life.
The cleaner stops during operation when the cleaner
and/or battery are placed under the following situation.
This is caused by the activation of protection system and
does not show the cleaner trouble.

• When the cleaner is overloaded:

At this time, release the switch trigger and
remove causes of overload and then pull the
switch trigger again to restart.

• When the remaining battery capacity gets low:

Recharge the battery cartridge.

Switch action

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To start the cleaner, simply press the "HIGH/LOW" button.
To switch off, press the "OFF" button. To change the
cleaner speed, press the "HIGH/LOW" button. The first
press on this button is for high speed and the second
press for low speed and then each press on this button
repeats the high/low speed cycle alternatively.

Battery power lamp

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When the remaining battery capacity gets low, the
battery power lamp blinks.

• When the remaining battery capacity gets much

lower, the tool stops during operation and the
battery power lamp lights up for about ten seconds.

At this time, remove the battery cartridge from the
tool and charge it .

NOTE:

• The time at which the battery power lamp start

blinking or lighting up depends on the temperature
at work place and the battery cartridge conditions.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the

battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.

Disposing of Dust

CAUTION:

• Empty the cleaner before it becomes too full, or the

suction force weakens.

• Be sure to empty out the dust inside the cleaner

itself. Failure to do so may cause the sponge filter
to be clogged or the motor to be damaged.

• Never throw away the dust stopper because it

should be used whenever either the dust bag or the
dust pack is used.

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1. Push the button to open the front cover. Opening it
until a click is heard allows a positive stop at that
position.

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NOTE:

• The cleaner is constructed in such a way that the

front cover comes off when trying to force the front
cover open at the angle of more than 90°. If the
front cover comes off, insert it into the front cover
joint in place.

1. Front cover

2. Front cover joint

1. Front cover

2. Button

1. Battery power
lamp

1. HIGH/LOW
button

2. OFF button

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CAUTION:

• When closing the front cover, be careful not to

pinch your fingers.

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2. Pull out both the orange-colored dust stopper and
dust bag together at the same time.

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3. Remove the dust stopper and empty the cleaner.

Dust bag and paper pack

Install either dust bag or paper pack before using cleaner.
Use the dust stopper when installing either dust bag or
paper pack.
Dust bag are usable many times repeatedly by cleaning it
out.
Paper pack is a throw-away type. Throw away the entire
paper pack without emptying when it has become full.

Installing dust bag

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Use the dust stopper when installing dust bag. Be careful
not to take the upper side for the lower side by mistake
because they are different each other.

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1. Insert the protrusion of the dust bag into the
groove in the dust stopper as shown in the figure.

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2. There is no distinction between the upper and
lower sides of the dust bag. You may insert its
protrusion of any side into the lower groove of the
dust stopper.

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3. Overlap the frame of dust stopper with that of the
dust bag.

1. Lower groove

1. Dust stopper

2. Groove

3. Dust bag

1. Upper side of
dust stopper

2. Lower side of
dust stopper

1. Dust stopper

1. Dust stopper

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4. Place the dust stopper and the dust bag together
into the cleaner cavity in the same direction of
arrow on the dust stopper. Insert them all the way
into the slots in the cleaner cavity.

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5. Place the entire cloth part of the dust bag inside
the tool itself.

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6. Close the front cover completely.

Installing the paper pack

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1. Unfold the entrance of the paper pack before
setting it on the dust stopper.

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Use the dust stopper also when installing dust pack. Be
careful not to take the upper side for the lower side by
mistake because they are different each other.

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2. Insert the protrusion of the dust pack into the
groove in the dust stopper as shown in the figure.

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3. There is no distinction between the upper and
lower sides of the dust pack. You may insert its
protrusion of any side into the lower groove of the
dust stopper.

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4. Overlap the frame of dust stopper with that of the
dust pack.

1. Lower groove

1. Dust stopper

2. Dust pack

3. Groove

1. Upper side of
dust stopper

2. Lower side of
dust stopper

1. Front cover

1. Cleaner cavity

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5. Place the dust stopper and the dust pack together
into the cleaner cavity in the same direction of
arrow on the dust stopper. Insert them all the way
into the slots in the cleaner cavity.

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6. Place the entire container part of the dust pack
inside the tool itself.

7. Close the front cover completely.

CAUTION:

• Forgetting to install the dust bag or the dust pack,

failure to insert the dust stopper together with the
dust bag or the dust pack all the way into the slots
or using a broken or ripped bag, may allow dust to
get into the motor. This may result in motor failure.

• Do not fold the cardboard at its opening when

installing the paper pack, .

• Never throw away the dust stopper because it need

to be used repeatedly whenever either the dust bag
or the dust pack is used.

• The paper pack for the cleaner is an important

component for maintaining the tool performance.
Using other than the genuine paper pack may
cause smokes or ignition.

OPERATION

CAUTION:

• To connect attachments, such as nozzle,

twist-insert attachment in direction of arrow to
ensure secure connection during use. To
disconnect attachment, twist-extract also in
direction of arrow.

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Cleaning (Suction)

Nozzle

Attach the nozzle to clean off tables, desks, furniture, etc.
Nozzle slips on easily.

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Nozzle + Extension wand (Straight pipe)

The extension wand fits in between the nozzle and the
cleaner itself. This arrangement is convenient for
cleaning a floor while standing erect.

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Corner nozzle

Fit on the corner nozzle for cleaning corners and crevices
of a car or furniture.

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1. Cleaner

2. Corner nozzle

1. Cleaner

2. Nozzle

3. Extension wand

1. Nozzle

1. Cleaner cavity

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Corner nozzle +Extension wand (Straight pipe)

In tight quarters where the cleaner itself cannot squeeze
in, or in high places hard to reach, use this arrangement.

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MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off before

attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

After use

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When storing the cleaner, hang it from a nail using the
hand strap.

NOTE:

• Putting the cleaner against the wall without any

other support cause the cleaner to fall down and be
damaged.

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Cleaning

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From time to time wipe off the outside (cleaner body) of
the cleaner using a cloth dampened in soapy water.
Clean out also the suction opening, dust bag/dust pack
mounting area and the dust stopper.

CAUTION:

• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the

like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.

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Wash the dust bag in soapy water when it is clogged with
dust and the cleaner power becomes small. Dry it out
thoroughly before use. An insufficiently dried bag may
cause poor suction and shorten the service life of the
motor.

NOTE:

• Dust pack is a throw-away type.

When the sponge filter is clogged with dust, remove it
from the cleaner and then wipe it off or wash in water.

1. Cleaner

2. Extension wand

3. Corner nozzle

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Removing and installing the sponge filter

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To remove the sponge filter, remove the dust bag or dust
pack and then pinch and take it out.

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Press in the whole edge of the sponge filter against the
recessed wall inside the dust bag/dust pack mounting
area.

CAUTION:

• After cleaning sponge filter, be sure to install it on

the cleaner. If washed in water, dry it up before
installing. An insufficiently dried sponge filter may
shorten the service life of the motor.

1. Recessed wall

1. Sponge filte

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Things to Check Before Asking for Repairs

Symptom

Weak suction power

Not working

Area to be investigated

Is battery cartridge exhausted ?

Fixing method

Empty dust bag or paper pack.

Dust down or wash the dust
bag.

Replace paper pack.

Charge the battery cartridge.

Charge the battery cartridge.

Is dust bag or paper pack full of dust ?

Is battery cartridge exhausted ?

Is dust bag clogged ?

Is paper pack clogged ?

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NOTE:

• Do not attempt to repair cleaner by yourself.

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.

ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:

• These accessories or attachments are

recommended for use with your Makita cleaner
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or

attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.

• Extension wand (Straight pipe)

• Nozzle

• Nozzle for carpet

• Shelf brush

• Corner nozzle

• Round brush

• Flexible hose

• Paper pack

• Various type of Makita genuine batteries and

chargers

MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Warranty Policy

Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested
before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of
defects from workmanship and materials for the period
of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.
Should any trouble develop during this one year period,
return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of
Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If
inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective
workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our
option, replace) without charge.

This Warranty does not apply where:

IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE
PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH
DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS
WARRANTY.
MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF "MERCHANTABILITY" AND "FITNESS FOR A
SPECIFIC PURPOSE," AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM
OF THIS WARRANTY.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Some states do not allow limitation on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.

repairs have been made or attempted by others:
repairs are required because of normal wear and
tear:
the tool has been abused, misused or improperly
maintained:
alterations have been made to the tool.

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