Makita VC001GL Instruction Manual page 13

Auto-suction stop during wet
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.
WARNING:
Do not pick up foam or soapy
liquid. It can cause foam to come out of air exit
before the float works. Continuous use under such
conditions may cause an electric shock and breakage
of the cleaner.
The auto-suction stop feature works only while the
cleaner is used with the float and float cage.
The cleaner has a float mechanism that prevents water
from entering 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 and unlocking casters
Rear casters can be locked with stoppers to help the
cleaner stand still.
Lower the stopper lever by hand to lock the caster, and
raise it up to release.
► Fig.9: 1. Caster 2. Stopper lever 3. Unlocked posi-
tion 4. Locked position
NOTE: When moving the cleaner, make sure that the
caster is unlocked. Moving the cleaner with the caster
in a locked position may cause damage to the caster.
Carriage handle
CAUTION:
Lift and carry the appliance with
due care. Failing to do so may result in personal
injury or damage to the appliance.
When carrying the cleaner, carry it by holding the han-
dle on the head unit. The handle is retractable on the
head unit when not in use.
► Fig.10
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appliance
is switched off and the battery cartridges are
removed before carrying out any work on the
appliance.
CAUTION:
Always wear dust mask during
assembly or maintenance.
Installing powder filter (HEPA) and
prefilter (for dry dust)
Optional accessory
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.
Loosen the screws securing the float cage, and
then remove the screws, float cage and float from the
head unit.
► Fig.11: 1. Screw 2. Float cage 3. Float 4. Head unit
2. Remove the cloth filter out of the tank.
► Fig.12: 1. Cloth filter 2. Tank
3.
Place the prefilter into the tank aligning the mount-
ing position markings on the prefilter and tank.
4. Set the damper into the prefilter, and then place
the powder filter over the damper aligning the mounting
position markings on the powder filter and prefilter.
5. Mount the head unit over the tank and secure
them with the locking latches.
► Fig.13: 1. Head unit 2. Powder filter (HEPA)
3. Damper 4. Prefilter 5. Tank 6. Mounting
position marking
NOTICE:
Before using the powder filter, make
sure that prefilter and damper are used together. It
is not allowed to install powder filter alone.
Installing water filter
Optional accessory
NOTICE:
Never pick up water or wet dust without
the float and the cloth filter or the water filter.
NOTICE:
For picking up wet dust, make sure that
the float cage and the float are installed on the
cleaner.
NOTICE:
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.
To pick up water or wet dust only, the water filter is more
suitable than the cloth filter.
When installing the water filter, align its mounting posi-
tion marking with the one on the tank.
► Fig.14: 1. Water filter 2. Tank 3. Mounting position
marking
NOTE: It is recommended using water filter when
picking up large amount of water repeatedly.
Otherwise vacuum ability may be reduced in case of
cloth filter.
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