Makita VC006GM Instruction Manual page 19

NOTICE:
Be sure to refer to the instruction man-
ual of the tool when using the cleaner with wire-
less activation function.
NOTICE:
Do not disassemble or tamper with the
wireless unit.
NOTICE:
To prevent dust coming into the slot
of the wireless unit, always close the lid securely
during operation and storage.
NOTICE:
Do not press the wireless activation
button too hard and/or press the button with an
object with a sharp edge.
NOTE: Wireless activation needs Makita tools
equipped with the wireless unit.
NOTE: Prior to the initial use of the wireless activa-
tion function with each tool, the tool registration is
required. Once the registration is finished with the
tool, the re-registration is not required unless it is
cancelled.
NOTE: Before registration, be sure that the wireless
unit is properly inserted.
NOTE: One wireless unit can register up to 10 links
with other wireless units. If more than 10 other wire-
less units are registered to one wireless unit, the one
registered earliest will be cancelled automatically.
NOTE: The position of the wireless activation button
varies depending on the tool.
NOTE: The cleaner also starts by pressing the power
button when the stand-by switch is set to "AUTO".
However the power button will not actuate when the
wireless activation function is used.
Installing the wireless unit
WARNING:
Open the lid when you install the
wireless unit at the first time only. Never open the
lid after installing it.
CAUTION:
Place the cleaner on a flat and
stable surface when installing the wireless unit.
NOTICE:
Clean the dust and dirt on the cleaner
before installing the wireless unit. Dust or dirt may cause
malfunction if it comes into the slot of the wireless unit.
NOTICE:
To prevent the malfunction caused by
static, touch a static discharging material, such as
a metallic part, before picking up the wireless unit.
NOTICE:
When installing the wireless unit, always
be sure that the wireless unit is inserted in the cor-
rect direction and the lid is completely closed.
1. Loosen the screw to open the lid on the cleaner as
shown in the figure.
► Fig.26: 1. Lid 2. Screw
2. Insert the wireless unit to the slot.
When inserting the wireless unit, align the projections
with the recessed portions on the slot.
► Fig.27: 1. Wireless unit 2. Projection 3. Lid
4. Recessed portion
3.
Tighten the screw completely to close the lid.
Tool registration for the cleaner
NOTE: A Makita tool supporting the wireless activa-
tion function is required for the tool registration.
NOTE: Finish installing the wireless unit to the tool
before starting the tool registration.
NOTE: During the tool registration, do not pull the
switch trigger on the tool or turn on the power switch
on the cleaner.
NOTE: Refer to the instruction manual of the tool, too.
If you wish to activate the cleaner along with the
switch operation of the tool, finish the tool registration
beforehand.
1. Install the wireless units to the cleaner and the
tool, respectively.
2.
Install the batteries to the cleaner and the tool.
3.
Set the stand-by switch on the cleaner to "AUTO".
► Fig.28: 1. Stand-by switch
4. Press the wireless activation button on the cleaner
for 3 seconds until the wireless activation lamp blinks in
green. And then press the wireless activation button on
the tool in the same way.
► Fig.29: 1. Wireless activation button 2. Wireless
activation lamp
If the cleaner and the tool are linked successfully, the
wireless activation lamps will light up in green for 2
seconds and start blinking in blue.
NOTE: The wireless activation lamps finish blinking
in green after 20 seconds elapsed. Press the wireless
activation button on the tool while the wireless acti-
vation lamp on the cleaner is blinking. If the wireless
activation lamp does not blink in green, push the wire-
less activation button briefly and hold it down again.
NOTE: When performing two or more tool registration
for the cleaner, finish the tool registration one by one.
Starting the wireless activation
function
NOTE: Finish the tool registration for the cleaner for
wireless activation.
NOTE: Always place the cleaner so that you can see
the status of the wireless activation lamp.
NOTE: Refer to the instruction manual of the tool, too.
After registering a tool to the cleaner, the cleaner will
automatically runs along with the switch operation of
the tool.
1. Install the wireless units to the cleaner and the
tool, respectively.
2. Install the batteries to the cleaner and the tool.
3. Connect the hose of the cleaner with the tool.
► Fig.30
4.
Set the stand-by switch on the cleaner to "AUTO".
► Fig.31: 1. Stand-by switch
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