Brand: Makita
Category: Power Tool
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for DVC560
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:36 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2020-06-30
Warranty Information
None
Turning on / off the appliance
To start the appliance, simply push the ON / mode change button. To switch off, push the OFF button.
CAUTION: Always put the head of the appliance on the floor when turning on the appliance. Otherwise an accident due to entanglement may occur and cause a personal injury.
Changing operating mode
You can change the operating mode in three steps: "lower noise level (1)", "normal (2)", and "high (3)".
If you want to change operating mode, press the ON / mode change button when the appliance is running. The operating mode switches in order "lower noise level (1)", "normal (2)", and "high (3)". The appliance will start in the same mode as the previous setting.
Lighting up the LED lamp
The appliance is equipped with the LED lamps. See the paragraph of the battery check / LED lamp button for operation.
Using the side brush
The side brush is convenient for cleaning the corner of a wall. If the side brush gets short, take the appliance to the Makita service center for replacement.
Using the aluminum pipe
The aluminum pipe is suitable for cleaning tight quarters, or high places.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Probable cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Not working | Battery cartridges are installed improperly. | Install the battery cartridges as described in this manual. |
| The battery cartridges are exhausted. | Charge the battery cartridges. | |
| The handle is installed improperly. | Install the handle firmly as described in this manual. | |
| The brushroll does not rotate | The appliance is locked in upright position. | Unlock the upright position of the appliance. |
| The indicator of brushroll error is lighting. | Inspect that there is no entanglement around the brushroll (body, cap and joint). | |
| Weak suction power | The indicator of excess level of dust is lighting. | Replace the filter bag. |
| If replacing the filter bag does not solve the problem... | Clean or replace the HEPA filter. | |
| Debris is entangled in the brushroll and the rotating speed is declined. | Inspect that there is no entanglement around the brushroll (body, cap and joint). | |
| The height of brushroll is too high from the floor. | Lower the height of the brushroll. | |
| The hair of brushroll has become short. | Replace the brushroll. Lower the height of the brushroll. | |
| The appliance is operating in low mode. | Change to the higher operating mode. | |
| The brushroll is not installed. | Install the brushroll. | |
| The pipe or the hose is installed improperly. | Install the pipe or the hose firmly. | |
| Loud driving noise | The appliance is operating in high mode. | Change to the lower operating mode. |
| Debris is entangled in the brushroll. | Inspect that there is no entanglement around the brushroll (body, cap and joint). | |
| The filter bag is filled with dust. | Replace the filter bag. | |
| If replacing the filter bag does not solve the problem... | Clean or replace the HEPA filter. Inspect that there is no debris clogged in the hose and pipe. | |
| The indicator of excess level of dust blinks after a little use | The filter bag is folded. | Unfold the entrance of the filter bag before setting it. |
| LED lamp does not light | The LED lamp setting is off. | During operation, press the battery check / LED lamp button to turn on the LED lamp. |
| The caster wheel is hard to move | Debris is entangled in the caster wheel. | Clean the debris on the caster wheel. |