Makita VC2211M Instruction Manual page 10

Warning beep
There are two types of beeping sound. One is short
beeps, and the other is long beep.
When the air flow speed falls under 20 m/s, the cleaner
emits short warning beeps for safety reasons. When it
sounds, check the hose diameter selection dial or if the
suction force is not too low. If the beeps keep sounding,
perform maintenance or ask your local service center.
When the tank is filled with liquid, the cleaner emits long
warning beep.
When the tank is full and the beep sounds, switch off
the cleaner and empty the tank.
Connecting electric power tools
WARNING:
• Make sure that both the cleaner and the electric
power tool are switched off before connecting
or disconnecting. Connecting the power tool to
the cleaner with both of them being switched on
may cause unexpected and sudden start result-
ing serious personal injury.
• 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.
• When connecting a grounded tool, insert a
plug with a grounding plate to the socket of the
cleaner.
The cleaner can be connected to an electric power tool
up to input power shown in the "SPECIFICATIONS".
► Fig.3: 1. Outlet cap 2. Power supply cord 3. Hose
diameter selection dial 4. Suction force
adjusting knob 5. Switch lever
► Fig.4: 1. Suction force adjusting knob 2. Hose
diameter selection dial 3. Switch lever
1. To connect an electric power tool, open the outlet
cap and insert the power tool plug into the socket
of the cleaner.
► Fig.5: 1. Hose band
2. When connecting an electric power tool, secure
the power supply cord and hose by the hose
bands at regular distance. It prevents the hose
from entangling the power supply cord.
3. Rotate the switch lever to the "AUTO" position.
4. Move the suction force adjusting knob to the
position suitable for the input power of the electric
power tool you intend to use.
5. 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.
6. After use, disconnect the power tool from the
socket of cleaner.
7. Switch off the cleaner after use.
Auto-suction stop during suction
operation
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 auto-suction stop
works. Continuing to using in this condition may
cause an electric shock and breakage of the
cleaner.
The cleaner has a mechanism that prevents water from
immersing into the motor when picking up more than a
certain amount of water.
When the tank is full with liquid, the cleaner emits long
warning beep. Switch off the cleaner and empty the
tank when this beep sounds.
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.
NOTICE:
• Do not apply an excessive force on the base hook.
The excessive force on the base hook may dam-
age the base hook. Close the base hook when not
in use.
Opening the base hook allows the following usage.
1. Storing the power supply cord
► Fig.6: 1. Base hook 2. Power supply cord
NOTICE:
• 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 con-
nected electric power tool with power supply cord
may cause damage the power supply cord.
2. Storing the front cuffs
► Fig.7: 1. Front cuffs
Front cuffs 22, 24 and 38 can be stored (up to two at a
time).
3. Storing the hose
► Fig.8: 1. Hose
4. Resting a reasonable size of
electric power tool for the base hook,
such as circular saw
► Fig.9
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