Description
Emptying bagless vacuums inside occupied clinic rooms releases dust clouds back into sterile ambient air. The Makita GLC02Z 40V Max XGT compact stick vacuum contains fine debris inside a sealable paper dust bag. It processes 42 CFM on bare 40V max power. Sucking large plaster chunks through the intake port will plug the internal swivel neck.
The outer body features glass-reinforced thermoplastic construction that withstands ladder drops and tool cart transport. A high-efficiency brushless motor turns a precision-balanced composite impeller inside an isolated motor pod. Dust-laden air routes straight through a sealed bag housing into a multi-ply paper or cloth collection bag. A secondary HEPA exhaust filter clamped with closed-cell foam gaskets prevents motor carbon or stray mineral particulate from escaping into occupied workspaces.
Bagged Stick Vacuum Hardware Matrix
Enclosed bag containment protects service staff from dust exposure during waste disposal routines. The electronic push-button pad selects between four suction levels to maximize battery runtime.
- 40V max brushless motor produces 42 CFM and 84 inches of static lift.
- 4-speed power selector allows operators to match suction to floor conditions.
- Multi-stage HEPA filtration traps 99.97 percent of microscopic debris down to 0.3 microns.
- 0.5-liter enclosed bag compartment contains fine dust for clean disposal in hospitals.
- Floor nozzle swivel joint pivots flush against baseboards and under hospital beds.
- Built-in LED work light illuminates dark service corridors and ceiling returns.
- Aluminum extension wand snaps locked with a positive-action mechanical detent pin.
Dyno Performance Bench Telemetry
Current draw settles at 7.0 Amps on speed four under continuous suction load on bare floors. The brushless motor armature spins at 31800 RPM, producing 81 inches of static water lift across a fresh paper bag. Motor casing temperature climbs 24°F over a 20-minute discharge test, leveling at 116°F. Sound meter instrumentation reads 64.5 dBA at 1 meter on maximum suction. Airflow drops from 41 CFM down to 32 CFM as fine dust cakes the paper collection bag.
Shop Handling Field Boundaries
Weighing 2.3 pounds bare, this bagged stick vacuum carries between exam rooms without operator strain. Do not use this dry vacuum for water spills, bathroom drain overflows, or wet paint scraping debris. Wet moisture turns collected dust into mud, tears the paper filter bag, and shorts the motor armature.
- Swap the paper collection bag whenever suction drops below 50 percent capacity.
- Inspect the secondary HEPA filter for discoloration every 30 days.
- Clear debris blockages from the intake neck using a flexible wire probe.
Commercial Warranty Shipping Overview
Makita covers the GLC02Z bare stick vacuum with a 3-Year commercial warranty on the brushless motor and internal switches. The shipping carton contains the bare stick vacuum, an aluminum extension pipe, a floor nozzle, a crevice nozzle, and five disposable paper filter bags.