Makita VC1310L Instruction Manual page 12

unexpected and sudden start resulting serious
personal injury.
When connecting a grounded tool, insert a plug with a
grounding plate to the socket of the cleaner. (Fig. 3)
CAUTION:
• Never connect an electric power tool with an input
power exceeding that specified in the
"SPECIFICATIONS" to the socket of the cleaner by
turning the suction force adjusting knob. Connecting
the electric power tool exceeding the specified input
power may cause overheat and damage to the cleaner.
Refer to the specifications to avoid this.
The cleaner can be connected to an electric power tool up
to input power shown in the "SPECIFICATIONS".
To connect an electric power tool, open the cap and insert
the power tool plug into the socket of the cleaner.
Rotate the switch lever to the "AUTO" position. (Fig. 2)
Move the suction force adjusting knob to the position
suitable for the input power of the electric power tool you
intend to use. Refer to the SPECIFICATIONS for the
relation between suction force adjusting knob and the
electric power tool input power.
Switching on and off of the connected electric power tool
simultaneously brings the cleaner switching on and off
action. The cleaner still works for a few seconds even
after the electric power tool is switched off.
After use, disconnect the power tool from the socket of
cleaner.
Switch off the cleaner after use.
Auto-suction stop during suction
operation
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.
• 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
condition may cause an electric shock and breakage of
the cleaner.
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.
Installing the holder (Fig. 4)
When connecting an electric power tool, secure the power
supply cord and hose using the holders at a 70 cm -
80 cm distance among the holders that are provided with
the cleaner so that the hose is not entangled by the power
supply cord.
Usage of base hook
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to pinch your fingers when closing
the base hook. Failure to do so may cause personal
injury.
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NOTE:
• Do not apply an excessive force on the base hook. The
excessive force on the base hook may damage the
base hook. Close the base hook when not in use.
Opening the base hook allows the following usage.
Storing the power supply cord
NOTE:
• Do not use the cleaner or a connected electric
power tool with a power supply cord wound on the
base hook. Using the cleaner or the connected electric
power tool with power supply cord may cause damage
the power supply cord. (Fig. 5)
Storing the front cuffs
Front cuffs 22, 24 and 38 can be stored (up to two at a
time.) (Fig. 6)
Storing the hose (Fig. 7)
Resting a reasonable size of electric power tool for
the base hook, such as circular saw. (Fig. 8)
Locking or unlocking the caster
For Models VC1310L and VC2510L (Fig. 9)
For Model VC3210L (Fig. 10)
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.
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.
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.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the cleaner is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the cleaner.
• Always wear dust mask during assembly or
maintenance.
Installing the water filter (Fig. 11)
To pick up water or wet dust, remove prefilter and damper
and then use water filter.
When installing the water filter on the tank, set it tight at
the opening of the tank so that the hook of the water filter
engages the tank opening firmly and there is no space
between the water filter and the tank. (Fig. 12)
Also, install the water filter so that the mounting position
marking can be aligned.
NOTE:
• Models VC2510L and VC3210L have no mounting
position marking and no need to align it.