Makita DVC150L Instruction Manual page 11

Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indication. 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.
Overheat protection
On
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally, and the battery indicator blinks about 60 seconds.
In this situation, let the tool cool down before turning the
tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the product does not operate even
when the switches are operated, remove the batteries
from the tool and charge the batteries.
Switch action
► Fig.10: 1. Stand-by switch 2. Power button
3. Suction force adjusting knob
To start the cleaner:
1. Set the stand-by switch to the "I" side. The cleaner
gets into stand-by state.
2. Press the power button.
To make the cleaner get into stand-by mode, press the
power button again.
To turn off the cleaner, set the stand-by switch to the "O" side.
The suction power can be adjusted according to your work need.
Suction power can be increased by turning the suction force
adjusting knob from the
NOTICE:
Always set the stand-by switch to the "O"
side when not using the cleaner for long time. The
cleaner consumes power during stand-by state.
Auto-suction stop during wet
suction operation
Only for the cloth filter model
WARNING:
Do not use for a long time while the float
is at work. Using the cleaner with its float at work for a long
time can cause overheat, resulting in the cleaner deformation.
WARNING:
Do not pick up foam or soapy liquid.
Picking up foam or soapy liquid can cause foam to come out of
air exit before the float works. Continuing to using in this condi-
tion may cause an electric shock and breakage of the cleaner.
Blinking
symbol to the symbol.
Auto-suction stop works only when using with the float
and float cage.
The cleaner has a float mechanism that prevents water
from immersing into the motor when picking up more
than a certain amount of water. When the tank is full
and the cleaner no longer picks up water, switch off the
cleaner and empty the tank.
Locking or unlocking the caster
► Fig.11: 1. Caster 2. Stopper lever 3. FREE position
4. LOCK position
Locking the caster is convenient when storing the cleaner,
stopping the work on the way and keeping the cleaner still.
To operate the stopper, move it by hand.
To lock the caster with a stopper, lower the stopper
lever and the caster no longer will rotate. To release the
caster from the locked position, raise the stopper lever.
NOTE: When moving the cleaner, make sure that
the caster is unlocked. Moving the cleaner with the
caster in the locked position may cause damage to
the caster.
Carriage handle
When carrying the cleaner, carry it by holding the han-
dle on the head. The handle is retractable at the head
when not in use.
► Fig.12
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the cleaner is
switched off, unplugged, and the battery cartridge
is removed before carrying out any work on the
cleaner.
CAUTION:
Always wear dust mask during
assembly or maintenance.
Installing the powder filter (HEPA)
and prefilter (for dry dust)
Optional accessory for cloth filter model
CAUTION:
Never pick up water or other liq-
uids or wet dusts when using the powder filter.
Picking up such things may cause the powder filter
breakage.
To use powder filter:
1. Remove the float cage and float by removing the bolts.
► Fig.13: 1. Float 2. Float cage
2. Place the prefilter in the tank with aligning the
mounting position markings.
3. Mount the damper on the powder filter and then
place them in the prefilter with aligning the mounting
position markings.
4. Finally, mount the tank cover and lock it.
► Fig.14: 1. Tank cover 2. Powder filter (HEPA)
3. Damper 4. Prefilter 5. Tank 6. Mounting
position marking
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