The Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Vacuum is a super handy and strong cleaning tool. Measuring just 18-3/4 inches long, it can be used as a hand - held vacuum or with the floor nozzle for floors, carpets, and hard - to - reach spots. The kit comes with a fast - charging 18V Compact Lithium - Ion battery and an efficient Rapid Optimum Charger. It's part of Makita's big 18V Lithium - Ion series, the world's largest cordless tool range powered by an 18V Lithium - Ion slide - style battery. Makita's 18V Lithium - Ion batteries charge super fast, so you can get more work done. Makita's Star Protection Computer Controls™ improve tool performance and extend battery life. This tech allows the tool and battery to share data in real - time and protect against overloading, over - discharging, and overheating. The tool can also use Makita 18V LXT® and Compact Lithium - Ion batteries with the star symbol. Features include a powerful motor with up to 46 CFM, up to 13 minutes of continuous use from a fully - charged 18V 2.0Ah battery, a redesigned floor nozzle for better maneuverability, strong suction for fast cleaning, a bagless 2 - stage cloth filtration system for easy cleaning and debris disposal, increased storage capacity, a compact and ergonomic design, a light weight of 2.7 lbs with battery, an ergonomic soft - grip handle, a 18V 2.0Ah battery that gives 50% more run - time per charge compared to BL1815, a battery that charges in 25 minutes or less, battery compatibility with 18V LXT® Tools, an integrated LED battery charge level indicator, Star Protection, a Rapid Optimum Charger that optimizes battery life, a charger with a built - in fan, category - leading charge time, compatibility with Makita 18V Lithium - Ion batteries with a Star symbol, a 3 - year limited warranty, and a reminder to use only genuine Makita batteries and chargers. Specs are 13 minutes of continuous use, 2.7 lbs net weight with battery, a trigger switch, white color, 46 CFM air flow rate, no HEPA filter, batteries and charger included, 14' static water lift, and a 71 dB(A) working sound level.
Using your Makita 18V Compact Lithium - Ion Cordless Vacuum is easy. First, make sure the battery is fully charged. You can use it as a hand - held vacuum for small messes or attach the floor nozzle for larger areas like floors and carpets. To clean hard - to - reach spaces, just maneuver the vacuum carefully. When the battery runs low, put it on the Rapid Optimum Charger. It will charge quickly and keep your work going. Remember to use only genuine Makita batteries and chargers. This will protect your vacuum from overloading, over - discharging, and overheating, thanks to the Star Protection Computer Controls™. For maintenance, empty the debris from the bagless 2 - stage cloth filtration system regularly. This will keep the suction strong and the vacuum working well. Also, check the battery charge level using the integrated LED indicator. If you're not using the vacuum for a long time, store it in a dry place. And don't forget, it comes with a 3 - year limited warranty, so you're covered for any issues.
