Makita VC006GM Instruction Manual page 17

Locking and unlocking casters
Front 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.10: 1. Caster 2. Stopper lever 3. Unlocked
position 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.11
If it is difficult to carry the appliance by yourself, carry it
by two people as shown in the figure.
► Fig.12
► Fig.13
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
This unit may contain hazardous
dust. When replacing filter elements and dust bag
or maintenance, always use a P2-respirator.
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appliance
is switched off and the battery cartridges are
removed before carrying out any work on the
appliance.
Installing and disposing filter bag
WARNING:
Always use a P2-respirator.
WARNING:
Before using a filter bag, make
sure that the filter unit is used together. Failure to
use the filter unit together may cause unusual noise
and heat, resulting in a fire.
WARNING:
When using the appliance as dust
class M, always make sure to use filter bag.
NOTICE:
Never pick up water or other liquids or
wet dusts when using a filter bag. Picking up such
things may cause the filter bag breakage.
1. Release the locking hooks and lift the head unit up
off the tank.
► Fig.14: 1. Locking hook
2.
Unfold a filter bag.
3.
Align the filter bag opening with the dust intake of
the tank.
4. Insert the cardboard of the filter bag onto the tool
so that it is positioned at the end beyond the detent
protrusion.
► Fig.15: 1. Filter bag 2. Cardboard opening 3. Filter
bag holder 4. Dust intake 5. Edge
When disposing the filter bag, pull the edge on the filter
bag's mouth so that the mouth is closed by a paper.
Installing polyethylene bag
Optional accessory
Lay a polyethylene bag over the tank, and slip one side
of the top edge of the bag at its open end in between
the holder plate and the front wall of the tank.
Then, spread the other top edges of the bag outwards
over the top rims of the tank.
Polyethylene bag can be used with filter bag.
► Fig.16: 1. Holder plate 2. Front wall of tank
3. Polyethylene bag
NOTE: A polyethylene bag available on the market
can be used. The thickness is over 0.04 mm and the
perimeter is over 2,000 mm one is recommended.
NOTE: Too much dust will tear the polyethylene bag
easily, so do not overfill the bag. Disposing the heavy
bag may be a burden on a human body.
Emptying tank with
polyethylene bag
WARNING:
is switched off and the battery cartridges are
removed before emptying the tank. Failure to do
so may cause an electric shock and serious personal
injury.
NOTICE:
Empty the tank at least once a day
although this depends on picked-up dust volume
in the tank. Or, the suction force will weaken and the
motor may be broken.
NOTICE:
Do not grab the locking hooks when
emptying the tank. Grabbing the locking hooks may
cause them to break.
1. Release the locking hooks and lift the head unit up
off the tank.
2. Remove the polyethylene bag out of the tank,
closing the opening of the bag by hand.
► Fig.17: 1. Polyethylene bag 2. Tank
NOTE: Take the polyethylene bag out of the tank
carefully to avoid it from being scratched and torn by
the edges inside the tank.
NOTE: Empty the polyethylene bag before it
becomes full. Too much dust in the tank may cause
the polyethylene bag to be torn.
17 ENGLISH
Always make sure that the cleaner