Makita CL003G Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
WARNING
- This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
- Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
- See the chapter “SPECIFICATIONS” for the type reference of the battery.
- See the section “Installing or removing battery cartridge” for how to remove or install the battery.
- When disposing of the battery cartridge, remove it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place. Follow your local regulations relating to the disposal of batteries.
- If the tool is not used for a long period of time, the battery must be removed from the tool.
- Do not short the battery cartridge.
- See the chapter “MAINTENANCE” for the appropriate details of precautions during user maintenance.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Model: | CL003G | |
| Capacity | 250 mL / 400 mL (country-specific) | |
| Continuous use (with battery BL4025) | 1. (Quiet mode) | Approx. 80 min |
| 2. (Normal speed mode) | Approx. 40 min | |
| 3. (High-speed mode) | Approx. 25 min | |
| 4. (Max speed mode) | Approx. 16 min | |
| Overall length (with pipe, nozzle, and battery BL4025) | 1,106 mm | |
| Rated voltage | D.C. 36 V – 40 V max | |
| Net weight | 1.9 – 2.6 kg | |
- 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.
- The weight does not include accessories but battery cartridge(s). The lightest and heaviest combined weight of the appliance and battery cartridge(s) are shown in the table.
Applicable battery cartridge and charger
| Battery cartridge | BL4020* / BL4025* / BL4040* / BL4050F *: Recommended battery |
| Charger | DC40RA / DC40RB / DC40RC |
- Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols which may be used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
| Read the instruction manual. | |
| A representative battery is applicable to this product. | |
| Only EU countries Due to the presence of hazardous components in the equipment, waste electrical and electronic equipment, accumulators and batteries may have a negative impact on the environment and human health. Do not dispose of electrical and electronic appliances or batteries with household waste! In accordance with the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and on accumulators and batteries and waste accumulators and batteries, as well as their adaptation to national law, waste electrical equipment, batteries, and accumulators should be stored separately and delivered to a separate collection point for municipal waste, operating in accordance with the regulations on environmental protection. This is indicated by the symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the equipment. |
Intended use
The tool is intended for collecting dry dust.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Cordless cleaner safety warnings
- Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
- Do not allow it to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
- Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
- Do not use a damaged battery. If the appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
- Do not handle appliances with wet hands.
- 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 airflow.
- Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
- Turn off all controls before removing the battery.
- Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
- Do not use it to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use it in areas where they may be present.
- Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
- Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
- Do not use without a dust bag and/or filters in place.
- Do not charge the battery outdoors.
- 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.
- Use appliances only with specifically designated battery packs. The use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
- When (the) 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.
- Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water.
- Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion, or risk of injury.
- Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130 °C may cause an explosion.
- Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
This appliance is intended for household use.
- Read this instruction manual and the charger instruction manual carefully before use.
- 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, benzene, kerosene, or paint
— Explosive materials like nitroglycerin
— Ignitable 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 clots such as cement or toner
— Conductive dust such as metal or carbon
— Fine particles like concrete dust Such action may cause fire, injury, and/or property damage. - Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal.
- If you drop or strike the cleaner, check it carefully for cracks or damage before operation.
- Do not bring close to stoves or other heat sources.
- Do not block the intake hole or vent holes.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Important safety instructions for battery cartridge
- Before using the battery cartridge, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using the battery.
- Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat, or explosion.
- If the operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of overheating, possible burns, and even an explosion.
- 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.
- Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridges in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose the battery cartridge to water or rain. A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns, and even a breakdown. - Do not store and use the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
- 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.
- Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery cartridge, or hit a hard object to the battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a fire, excessive heat, or explosion.
- Do not use a damaged battery.
- The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties or forwarding agents, special requirements on packaging and labeling must be observed.
For the 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. - When disposing of the battery cartridge, remove it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place. Follow your local regulations relating to the disposal of batteries.
- Use the batteries only with the products specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-compliant products may result in a fire, excessive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
- If the tool is not used for a long period of time, the battery must be removed from the tool.
- During and after use, the battery cartridge may take on heat which can cause burns or low-temperature burns. Pay attention to the handling of hot battery cartridges.
- Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
- Do not allow chips, dust, or soil to stuck into the terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery cartridge. It may cause heating, catching fire, burst, and malfunction of the tool or battery cartridge, resulting in burns or personal injury.
- Unless the tool supports the use of near high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use the battery cartridge near high-voltage electrical power lines. It may result in a malfunction or breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
- Keep the battery away from children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
- Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
- Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge. Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
- Charge the battery cartridge at room temperature at 10 °C – 40 °C (50 °F – 104 °F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
- When not using the battery cartridge, remove it from the tool or the charger.
- Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it for a long period (more than six months).
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Installing or removing the battery cartridge
- Red indicator
- Button
- Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, 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. If you can see the red indicator as shown in the figure, it is not locked completely.
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 automatically stop during operation if the tool or battery is placed under one of the following conditions.
Overloaded:
The tool/battery is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
If the tool does not start, the tool/battery is overheated. In this situation, let the tool/battery cool before turning the tool on again.
Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool will not operate. In this situation, remove and recharge the battery.
Protections against other causes:
The protection system is also designed for other causes that could damage the tool and allows the tool to stop automatically. Take all the following steps to clear the causes, when the tool has been brought to a temporary halt or stopped in operation.
- Turn the tool off, and then turn it on again to restart.
- Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with recharged battery(ies).
- Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring the protection system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds.
- Indicator lamps
- Check button
Indicator lamps |
Remaining capacity | ||
| 75% to 100% | |||
| 50% to 75% | |||
| 25% to 50% | |||
| 0% to 25% | |||
| Charge the battery. | |||
| The battery may have malfunctioned. | |||
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when the battery protection system works.
Switch action
- Suction power change button
- ON/OFF button
To start the cleaner, simply push the ON/OFF button. To switch off, push the ON/OFF button again.
You can change the suction power of the cleaner in four steps by pushing the suction power change button. Each push on this button repeats the Quiet/Normal/High/Max mode in a cycle.
| Level | Indication | Mode |
| 1 | Quiet mode | |
| 2 | Normal speed mode | |
| 3 | High-speed mode | |
| 4 | Max speed mode |
NOTE: You can change the suction power before turning on the cleaner.
NOTE: The cleaner starts the operation with the same suction power as the last operation. Lighting up the lamp
To turn on the lamp, push the suction power change button. The lamp goes off in approximately 10 seconds. While the cleaner is running, the lamp turns on. The lamp goes out approximately 10 seconds after stopping the operation.
NOTE: When the remaining battery capacity gets low, the lamp starts blinking. The timing, at which the lamp starts blinking depends on the temperature at the workplace and the battery cartridge conditions.
- Suction power change button
- ON/OFF button
- Lamp
PARTS DESCRIPTION
Country specific
| 1 | 250 mL dust case (Optional accessory) | 2 | 400 mL dust case (Optional accessory) | 3 | Mesh filter | 4 | Cyclone body |
| 5 | High-performance filter (Filter frame in gray color) (Optional accessory) | 6 | HEPA filter (Filter frame in white color) (Optional accessory) | 7 | Sponge sheet | 8 | Cleaner body |
| 9 | Hand strap (Country specific) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
ASSEMBLY
NOTICE: Make sure all the attachments and components are secured in place properly before use.
Installing and removing cleaner attachments
When using an attachment with a lock function
To install the attachment, insert it into the suction inlet of the cleaner until it clicks. Make sure that the attachment is locked.
To remove the attachment, pull it off the cleaner while pressing and holding the arms of the release button.
- Release button
- Arm of the release button
- Attachment with lock function
- Suction inlet
When using attachment without lock function
NOTICE: To install the attachment without the lock function, insert it into the suction inlet of the cleaner by twisting it as shown in the figure. To detach the attachment, release it from the cleaner by twisting it as shown in the figure. Avoid twisting the attachment in the direction opposite to the arrow in the figure as it may loosen the cyclone unit.
OPERATION
NOTICE: Avoid using the cleaner in a horizontal or upward-facing position. It may otherwise cause the mesh filter to become clogged.
NOTICE: Always use the cleaner with filters installed. Using the cleaner without filters may result in a motor malfunction.
NOTICE: Empty the dust case in the cyclone unit when the dust has accumulated. Continued use will result in weakened suction force.
The cyclone unit helps reduce the amount of dust that enters the cleaner, enhancing the suction performance with simple and easy dust disposing of.
Cleaning (Suction)
Nozzle
With 250 mL dust case only
Attach the nozzle to clean off tables, desks, furniture, etc. The nozzle slips on easily.
- Nozzle
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 in a standing position.
- Cleaner body
- Extension wand
- Nozzle
Corner nozzle
Fit on the corner nozzle for cleaning corners and crevices of a car or furniture.
- Corner nozzle
- Cleaner body
You can store the corner nozzle in the nozzle holder.
- Nozzle holder
- Corner nozzle
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.
- Corner nozzle
- Extension wand
- Cleaner body
Cleaning without nozzle
With 250 mL dust case only
You can pick up powder and dust without a nozzle.
For picking up dust on a floor in a standing position, it is convenient to attach the extension wand (straight pipe) to the cleaner.
- Extension wand
Disposing of dust
Dispose of accumulated dust as follows before it exceeds the dust disposal line.
- Point the cleaner head downwards, hold the dust case firmly, and then pull it apart from the cyclone body while pressing and holding the release buttons on both sides of the dust case.
- Empty the dust case and clean the adhered dust off the mesh filter.
- Place the dust case back onto the cyclone body to secure it in place with clicks.
NOTICE: When the dust case becomes dirty, remove and wash it with water. Dry the dust case thoroughly before reassembly and use.
NOTICE: Make sure all the attachments and components are secured in place properly before use.
NOTICE: If the suction force does not recover even after disposing of the dust and cleaning the mesh filter, check whether dust has accumulated inside the cyclone body or if clogging has occurred.
MAINTENANCE
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzene, thinner, alcohol, or the like. Discoloration, deformation, or cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, and any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
After use
Regular maintenance
NOTICE: Clean the filters in the cyclone unit when they become clogged. Continued use in the clogged condition may result in heating or motor malfunction.
NOTICE: Do not blow dust sticking on the cleaner and filters by air duster. It brings dust into the housing and causes failure.
Routine maintenance is required to restore normal operating conditions.
Cleaner body
Wipe off the outside (cleaner body) of the cleaner using a cloth dampened in soapy water, and clean out the suction openings.
Cyclone unit and filters
NOTICE: Dust off and clean out inside the cyclone unit and filters, when suction performance becomes less effective regardless of the amount of dust collected in the dust case.
NOTICE: After washing filters, dry them thoroughly before use. Insufficiently dried filters may cause poor suction and shorten the service life of the motor.
NOTICE: After cleaning filters and sponge sheets, be sure to re-install them before use. If you use the cleaner without filters and sponge sheets, dust comes into the motor housing and causes malfunction.
Cyclone unit
- Tap the cyclone unit several times with your hand to remove dust adhering to the inner surface of the cyclone unit and filter.
- With the suction inlet pointing downwards, turn the cyclone unit as shown in the figure aligning the pointer on the cyclone unit with that on the cleaner body to disengage the lock. Then detach the cyclone unit from the cleaner body slowly and straightly.
NOTE: Dust may fly out when the cyclone unit is disassembled. It is recommended to place a garbage bag underneath the cyclone unit. - Dust off inside the cyclone unit and filter.
- Place the cyclone unit back onto the cleaner body, aligning the pointer on the cyclone unit with that on the cleaner body. Then turn the cyclone unit as shown in the figure until it is secured in place.
High-performance filter
Optional accessory
- Disassemble the cyclone unit from the cleaner body.
- Hold the mounting end of the high-performance filter and pull it apart from the cleaner body.
- Wipe and shake the dust off the high-performance filter by hand.
- Wash the high-performance filter in soapy water when it is clogged with dust and dirt. Dry it out thoroughly in the shade before use.
- Hold the mounting end of the high-performance filter and squeeze it back into the cleaner body.
HEPA filter
Optional accessory
NOTICE: Do not rub or scratch the HEPA filter with hard objects such as a brush and a paddle.
- Disassemble the cyclone unit from the cleaner body.
- Hold the mounting end of the HEPA filter (covered with high performance prefilter) and pull it apart from the cleaner body.
- Disassemble the high-performance prefilter from the HEPA filter by hand twisting.
- Wipe and shake the dust off the high-performance prefilter and HEPA filter by hand.
- Wash the high-performance prefilter and HEPA filter in soapy water. Rinse and dry them thoroughly in the shade before use.
- Attach the high-performance prefilter to the HEPA filter.
- Hold the mounting end of the HEPA filter (covered with a high-performance prefilter) and squeeze it back into the cleaner body.
Sponge sheet
- Disassemble the cyclone unit from the cleaner body.
- Hold the mounting end of the filter and pull it apart from the cleaner body.
- Pull the sponge sheet off from the suction opening.
- Wipe and shake the dust off the sponge sheet by hand.
- Wash the sponge sheet in soapy water when it is clogged with dust and dirt. Dry it out thoroughly in the shade before use.
- Place the sponge sheet back in the original position. Make sure that the left and right edges of the sponge sheet are secured with stoppers and no gap between the sponge sheet and suction opening.
- Hold the mounting end of the filter and squeeze it back into the cleaner body.
Condition-based maintenance
NOTICE: Clean the mesh filter in the cyclone unit when they become clogged. Continued use in the clogged condition may result in heating or motor malfunction.
Deep and spot cleaning needs to be carried out according to your tool performance.
Mesh filter
Clean up the mesh filter placed in the cyclone unit when no suggested improvement on suction performance has been found after completing regular maintenance.
- Hold the dust case firmly and pull it apart from the cyclone body while pressing and holding the release buttons on both sides of the dust case.
- Turn the mesh filter as shown in the figure to disengage the lock.Then detach it from the cyclone body.
- Disassemble the mesh filter into three components: prefilter, tubular sponge filter, and mesh pipe.
i Squeeze the guide stoppers on top of the mesh pipe together.
ii Pass the guide stoppers down through the guide hole on top of the prefilter.
iii Pull the prefilter along the tubular sponge filter and mesh pipe.
iv Remove the tubular sponge filter from the mesh pipe. - Wipe and shake the dust off the filters and mesh pipe by hand.
- Wash the filters and mesh pipe in soapy water when they are clogged with dust and dirt. Dry them out thoroughly in the shade before use.
- Reassemble the mesh filter.
i Insert the tubular sponge filter into the prefilter.
ii Insert the mesh pipe into the tubular sponge filter and prefilter, passing the guide stoppers on top of the mesh pipe through the guide hole on top of the prefilter.
iii Push the mesh pipe through the tubular sponge filter and prefilter until it locks in place with a click. - Attach the mesh filter back into the cyclone body aligning the hooks on the mesh filter with the ports on the suction outlet of the cyclone body. Turn the mesh filter as shown in the figure until the hooks are locked with a click. Make sure that the mesh filter is installed securely.
Air channels in cyclone unit
The incoming foreign substance may block the air channels in the cyclone unit and laden air flows. Remove any obstacles in the air path if the suction performance is being affected remarkably.
- Disassemble the cyclone unit into three components: dust case, mesh filter, and cyclone body.
- Press and hold the guide stopper on the inlet pipe down through the locking hole on the cyclone body using the hand tool with a point. Then detach the inlet pipe from the cyclone body.
- Clean off any substance found in the air channels.
A foreign substance is likely to get stuck around an incoming air port. - Insert the inlet pipe back in place until it is securely locked.
NOTICE: Be sure that the O-ring and flap valve are securely in place before reassembly. Suction performance can be affected if the cyclone unit is operated without the O-ring and flap valve in place. - Reassemble the cyclone unit, and attach it to the cleaner body.
Troubleshooting
Before asking for repairs, check the following points.
| Symptom | Area to be investigated | Fixing method |
| Weak suction power | Is the dust case or inside the cyclone unit full of dust? | Empty dust case or inside cyclone unit. |
| Are filters clogged? | Dust down or wash high-performance filter/HEPA filter/sponge sheet/mesh filter. | |
| Anything to block incoming air channels? | Clean any dust and objects out of air openings and channels. | |
| Is the battery cartridge discharged? | Charge battery cartridge. | |
| Not working | Is the battery cartridge discharged? | Charge battery cartridge. |
| Noise and vibration | Are filters clogged? | Dust down or wash high-performance filter/HEPA filter/sponge sheet/mesh filter. |
| Anything to block openings or holes? | Clean any dust and objects out of nozzles, pipes, and air openings. | |
| Is the suction inlet of the nozzle or pipe closed? | Uncover and open the suction inlet of the nozzle and pipe. |
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
If you need any assistance with 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
- High-performance filter
- HEPA filter
- Seat nozzle
- Crevice nozzle
- Tool bag
- Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may differ from country to country.
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