Makita VC001GL Instruction Manual page 12

Appliance / battery protection
system
The appliance is equipped with an appliance/battery
protection system. This system automatically cuts off
power to the motor to extend appliance and battery life.
The appliance will automatically stop during operation
if the appliance or battery is placed under one of the
following conditions:
Overload protection
When the appliance/battery is operated in a manner
that causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the
appliance automatically stops. In this situation, turn the
appliance off and stop the application that caused the
appliance to become overloaded. Then turn the appli-
ance on to restart.
Overheat protection
On
When the appliance is overheated, the appliance stops
automatically, and both left and right battery indicators
blink. In this situation, let the appliance cool down
before turning the appliance on again.
On
When the battery is overheated, the appliance stops
automatically, and one of the indicators for overheated
battery blinks. In this situation, let the battery cool down
before turning the appliance on again.
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.
2.
Turning cleaner off
Perform one of the following steps.
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Adjusting suction power
The suction power can be adjusted according to your
work needs.
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Blinking
► Fig.8: 1. Stand-by switch 2. Power button 3. Suction
Auto-suction stop during wet
suction operation
the float is at work. Using the cleaner with its float at
Blinking
work for a long time can cause overheat, resulting in
the cleaner deformation.
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-
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.
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Turn the stand-by switch in the "I" (ON) position to
have the cleaner ready in stand-by mode.
Press the power button.
To switch back to stand-by mode, press the power
button again.
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.
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.
force adjusting knob
WARNING:
Do not use for a long time while
WARNING:
Do not pick up foam or soapy
tion 4. Locked position