Overdischarge Protection - Makita VC002GL Instruction Manual

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity becomes low, the appliance
stops automatically. If the appliance does not run along
with the switch operation, remove the batteries from the
appliance and recharge them.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes that
could damage the appliance and allows the appliance to
stop automatically. Take all the following steps to clear
the causes, when the appliance has been brought to a
temporary halt or stop in operation.
1. Turn the appliance off, and then turn it on again to
restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the appliance and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
Switch action
Turning cleaner on
1. Turn the stand-by switch in the "I" (ON) or "AUTO"
(ON) position to have the cleaner ready in
stand-by mode.
2. Press the power button.
To switch back to stand-by mode, press the power
button again.
Turning cleaner off
Perform one of the following steps.
• Press the power button to set the cleaner back in
stand-by mode, and then turn the stand-by switch
in the "O" (OFF) position.
• Turn the stand-by switch in the "O" (OFF) position.
Adjusting suction power
The suction power can be adjusted according to your
work needs.
• Turn the suction force adjusting knob to the left to
reduce the suction power.
• Turn the suction force adjusting knob to the right
to increase the suction power.
► Fig.8: 1. Stand-by switch 2. Power button 3. Suction
force adjusting knob
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)
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.
Place the prefilter into the tank aligning the mount-
ing position markings on the prefilter and tank.
2. 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.
3.
Mount the head unit over the tank and secure
them with the locking latches.
► Fig.11: 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 paper pack
Optional accessory
WARNING:
sure that the prefilter is used together. Failure to
use the prefilter together may cause unusual noise
and heat, resulting in a fire.
NOTICE:
Never pick up water or other liquids
or wet dusts when using a paper pack. Picking up
such things may cause the paper pack breakage.
NOTICE:
Before using a paper pack, make sure
that the powder filter, damper and prefilter are
always used together.
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Before using a paper pack, make