Makita XSV10 User Manual

Owner's

Manual

Wet/Dry

Model

FOR

COMMERCIAUNDUSTRIAL

Vacuum

XSV10

USE

Makita Limited One Year Warranty

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.
tion shows the trouble
material, Makita will repair (or at
charge.

This Warranty does not apply where:

repairs have been made or attempted by others

repairs are required because
The tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained
alterations have been made

IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE
RECT, INCIDENTAL

THE SALE
APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM
WARRANTY.

MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WAR-

RANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF "MER­CHANTABILITY" AND "FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PUR­POSE," AFTER THE ONE-YEAR TERM

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
damages,
you. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied
warranty lasts,

OR

so

the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to

is

caused by defective workmanship or

our

option, replace) without

of

normal wear and tear

to

the

tool.

OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM

USE OF THE PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER

OF

THIS WARRANTY.

so

the above limitation may not apply to you.

If

inspec-

FOR

ANY INDI-

OF

THIS

or

consequential

do

Model

XSVlO

This Makita Industrial vacuum cleaner is designed for both wet and
dry applications. This model includes a stainless steel tank assembly,

1.7

HP (Peak) two-stage by-pass motor and an 18' power cord.

Standard accessories include a 12'

1 l/~" chrome plated interlocking extension wands, 14" metal master
nozzle, 14" brush insert, 14" squeegee insert, cartridge filter, and
heavy-duty 3-wheel dolly for easy mobility. Each model incorporates
an automatic shut-off water level float.

x

1 '/2" crushproof hose, 2-piece

Type

2

-

Attention:

Read all safety rules

carefully before

to

operate.

UL Listed.

flam-

Retain for future reference.

A

DANGER

Never operate this

attempting

unit

when

mable materials or vapors are pre­sent because electrical devices
produce arcs or eparks that
cause a fire

or

explosion.

can

Capacity

XSV-10Type2
Intake size
Volume flow rate
Static Pressure.
Rated current drain
Power supply required
Cordlength
Approval

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(2'/2''

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Orifice)

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10gallons

.2l/2" dia.

100 CFM

80"

.6.5 Amps

120Volts,

ULListed

water

60Hz

18~.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including
the following:

A

1.

Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in
servicing. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding
Instructions.

Do not expose to rain-store indoors.

2.
Do not allow to be used

3.

children.

4.

Use

5.

Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return

6.

Do not pull or carry by cord,
sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.

7.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug; not the cord.
Do

a.

9.

Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep free of
dost, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.

10.

Keep hair,

Pa&.

11.

Do
ashes.

READ

ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

WARN

SHOCK

only as described in this manual. Use only Manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

not

handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

not

pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot

I

NG

OR

INJURY:

as

use

loose

clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving

BEFORE

USING THIS APPLIANCE.

-

TO

REDUCE THE

a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near

cord as a handle, close a door on cord or pull cord around

RISK

OF

FIRE, ELECTRIC

use

it

should, has been

it

to a service center.

and before

12.

Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.

13. Tum

off

all controls before unplugging.

14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

15.

Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such
where they may be present.

16.

Do

17.

Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or other hazardous materials such as

18.

19.

Use

20.

21. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use.

22. The operation of a utility vac can result in foreign objects being blown into eyes, which

23. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not use vacuum

...

not

use

lacquers, household cleaners, etc.
asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering

materials. Specially designed units
Do not pick up wood or coal ash; soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust without

filter or collection filter bag in place. These are very fine particles that may pass through
the foam and disc filters and affect the performance of the motor or
into the air.
enclosed order form).

Don’t leave lhe cord lying on the floor once you have finished the cleaning job.
come a tripping hazard.

can result in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles when operating vacuum.
cleaner when you are tired, distracted or under the influence of drugs, alcohol

medication causing diminished control.

your cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids such as

Full

cloth filters and additional collection filter bags are available (see

special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.

.~

~

are

available for these purposes.

as

gasoline or use in areas

oil

base paints,

full

be

exhausted back

It

can be-

cloth

or

This cleaner must be grounded. If
path of least resistance far electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The
plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

A

WARNING

it

should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a

-

IMPROPER CONNECTION

OF

THE

EQUIPMENT-

GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC

OR

SHOCK. CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

IF

YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE OUTLET

DO

GROUNDED.
ANCE

-

NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED WITH THE APPLI-

IF IT WILL NOT FIT THE OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER OUTLET

SERVICE PERSON

IS

PROPERLY

INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

This cleaner is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like

When using the appliance at a distance where an extension cord becomes necessaiy, a
conductor grounding cord of adequate size must be used for safety, and to prevent
power and overheating.

using appliance, inspect power cord for
Make any needed repairs or replacements before using your appliance. Use only three-wire
outdoor extension cords which have three-prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole recep­tacks which accept the extension cord’s plug. When vacuuming liquids, be sure the exten­SiOn cord connection

NOTE

STATIC SHOCKS ARE COMMON IN DRY AREAS

THE AIR

IS
ANCE.
IS

LOW. THIS

TO

REDUCE THE FREQUENCY OF STATIC SHOCKS IN

TO ADD MOISTURE TO THE AIR WITH A CONSOLE

Use

the table below to determine A.W.G. wire size required. Before

does

not come in contact with the liquid.

IS

ONLY TEMPORARY AND DOES NOT AFFECT THE USE OF THE APPLI-

loose

or exposed wires and damaged insulation.

OR

WHEN THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY

YOUR

OR

HOME, THE BEST REMEDY

INSTALLED HUMIDIFIER.

loss

3-

of

OF

the plug illustrated in sketch A. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in
sketches

B

B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only
until a properly grounded outlet (sketch A) can be installed by a qualified electrician. The
green colored rigid ear, lug or the
like extending from the adapter
must be connected to a perma-

nent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used,
must be held in place by a metal

screw.

NOTE

TEMPORARY ADAPTER
PERMITTED BY THE CANADIAN

and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch

Groundlnp

Methods

it

kE-1

IN CANADA, THE USE

Volts
120v

Ampere Rating

More

Than

Not

More AWG

Than

0-6 18

6-10
10-1 2
12-16

OF

A

IS

NOT

Total

25 50 100 150

18 16 14 12
16 16 14 12
14 12

\-

PIN

(A)

length of cord

I

16 16 14

in

OROUNOED

OUTLET

feet

-

BOX

IS)

Not

recommended

TAB FOR

OROUNDINO

(CI

SCREW

Your Makita Industrial Vac comes
from the carton alter unpacking the accessories. (Note that some accessories may have been

to

you completely assembled. Simply remove the machine

packed in the tank.) However,
heavy-duty vac dolly. (Please see the instructions in this manual)

it

is necessary to attach the tank handles and assemble the