Overload Protection; Overheat Protection; Overdischarge Protection - Makita VC006GM Instruction Manual

Battery indicator status
On Off
NOTE: Battery indicator works while two batteries are
inserted.
NOTE: The battery indicators will also be activated
when the cleaner starts functioning.
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 and
clean out the filters 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.
Remaining
battery
capacity
Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery
Battery not
inserted
Blinking
Blinking

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity becomes low, the appliance stops auto-
matically. If the appliance does not run along with the switch opera-
tion, remove the batteries from the appliance and recharge them.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes that could dam-
age 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.
• 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.
Hose diameter selection
Turn the hose diameter selection dial to the hose's
diameter that you are going to use.
NOTE: Do not turn the dial to a gap between the num-
bers. Always turn the dial according to the hose diameter.
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Fig.6
► 1 . Stand-by switch 2. Suction force adjusting knob
3. Hose diameter selection dial 4. Power button
NOTICE:
Always set the stand-by switch to the "O"
side when not using the cleaner for long time. The
cleaner consumes power during stand-by state.
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