Operation - Makita UB001C Instruction Manual

Main power switch
WARNING:
Always turn off the main power
switch when not in use.
To turn on the machine, press the main power switch.
The main power lamp lights up in green. To turn off,
press the main power switch again.
► Fig.11: 1. Main power lamp 2. Main power switch
NOTE: This machine employs the auto power-off
function. To avoid unintentional start up, the main
power switch will automatically shut down when the
switch trigger is not pulled for a certain period after
the main power switch is turned on.
NOTE: If you press the main power switch when the
control lever is not fully returned to the off position,
or while you are pulling the switch trigger, the main
power lamp blinks in green. In this case, fully return
the control lever, or release the switch trigger, and
then press the main power switch.
Switch action
WARNING:
Before connecting the portable
power pack to the machine, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To start the machine, simply pull the switch trigger. The
speed increases by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
► Fig.12: 1. Switch trigger
You can use the machine in the Boost mode. In the
Boost mode, the air volume becomes larger than in the
normal mode. To use the machine in the Boost mode,
pull the switch trigger until the switch trigger stops in the
halfway position, and then pull the switch trigger fully.
► Fig.13: 1. Switch trigger
NOTE: Depending on the usage conditions, use of
the Boost mode is restricted to protect the machine.
If the main power lamp of the machine blinks in green
when you pull the switch trigger fully or while you
are using the machine in the Boost mode, the Boost
mode is not available.
NOTE: The Boost mode is not available by turning
the control lever.
Cruise control function
The cruise control function allows the operator to main-
tain a constant speed without pulling the trigger. To
increase the speed, turn the control lever forward. To
decrease the speed, turn the control lever backward.
► Fig.14: 1. Control lever
Accidental re-start preventive
function
Even if you connect the portable power pack to the
machine while pulling the switch trigger, the machine
does not start. To start the machine, first release the
switch trigger and return the control lever fully, and then
pull the switch trigger.

OPERATION

Connecting the portable power pack
CAUTION:
When you use the machine in com-
bination of the backpack-type power supply such
as portable power pack, use the hanging band
included in the machine package or the hanging
band recommended by Makita.
If you put on the shoulder harness not recommended
by Makita and the shoulder harness of the back-
pack-type power supply at the same time, removing
the machine or backpack-type power supply is difficult
in case of an emergency, and it may cause an acci-
dent or injury. For the recommended hanging band,
ask Makita Authorized Service Centers.
CAUTION:
Before operation, make sure that
the buckles on the waist belt is locked and the
machine is securely attached to the hook of the
hanging band.
CAUTION:
To prevent unintentional start up,
make sure that the machine and portable power
pack are turned off before starting this procedure.
CAUTION:
Before performing this procedure,
finish the adjustments for the waist belt and
shoulder harness. Refer to the instruction manual of
the portable power pack for details.
For PDC1200
CAUTION:
When removing the battery, press
the lock button while holding the handle firmly.
Before removing the battery, set the waist belt to
the lowest position.
► Fig.15: 1. Handle 2. Lock button
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch your fin-
gers or thumbs between the battery and the base
plate when attaching the battery.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the battery is
securely fixed to the base plate. Otherwise, the
battery may fall when you wear the unit or use the
unit, and cause an injury. If you can see the red indi-
cator as shown in the figure, the battery is not locked
completely.
► Fig.16: 1. Red indicator
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