Operation - Makita UB001G Instruction Manual

Overheat protection
When the machine or battery is overheated, the
machine stops automatically. When the machine is
overheated, the main power lamp of the machine
lights up in red. When the battery is overheated, the
main power lamp of the machine blinks in red. Let
the machine and battery cool down before turning the
machine on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the machine
stops automatically and the main power lamp of the
machine blinks in red. In this case, remove the battery
from the machine and charge the battery or change the
battery to fully charged one.
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.15: 1. Main power switch 2. Main power lamp
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 installing the battery car-
tridge into 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.16: 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.17: 1. Switch trigger
NOTE: Depending on the usage conditions or battery
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.18: 1. Control lever
Accidental re-start preventive
function
Even if you install the battery cartridge 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

Blower operation
CAUTION:
Do not place the machine on the
ground while it is switched on. Sand or dust may
enter from suction inlet and cause a malfunction or
personal injury.
Hold the machine firmly with a hand and perform the
blowing operation by moving it around slowly. When
blowing around building, big stone or vehicle, direct the
nozzle away from them. When performing an operation
in a corner, start from the corner and then move to wide
area.
► Fig.19
Using the gutter nozzle set
CAUTION:
When using the gutter nozzle set,
do not use the machine in the Boost mode. You
may lose balance and it may cause an accident since
the air volume becomes larger in the Boost mode.
CAUTION:
When using the gutter nozzle set,
do not hold the blower with single hand but with
both hands.
► Fig.20
CAUTION:
Do not use the gutter nozzle set
near electric wires.
► Fig.21
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