Makita VC006GM Instruction Manual page 16

Warning beep
There are two types of beeping sound. One is short
beeps, and the other is continuous beeps.
• When the air flow speed falls under 20 m/s, the
cleaner emits short warning beeps for safety rea-
sons. When it sounds, check the hose diameter
selection dial or if the suction force is not too low.
If the beeps keep sounding, perform maintenance
or ask your local service center.
• When the tank is filled with liquid, the cleaner
emits continuous warning beeps and stops
automatically.
After the cleaner stops, switch off the cleaner and
empty the tank.
Auto-suction stop during wet
suction operation
WARNING:
Do not pick up foam or soapy
liquid. It can cause foam to come out of air exit.
Continuous use under such conditions may cause an
electric shock and breakage of the cleaner.
The cleaner has a mechanism that prevents water from
immersing into the motor when picking up more than a
certain amount of water.
When the tank is full with liquid, the cleaner emits con-
tinuous warning beeps and stops automatically. After
the cleaner stops, switch off the cleaner and empty the
tank.
Filter cleaning system
This appliance has filter cleaning system. During the
use of the appliance, filter cleaning system dusts the
filters automatically to prevent the suction force lower-
ing because of clogging of filters.
If the appliance sucks up the large quantity of dust all at
once, suction force may decrease. In that case, manual
filter cleaning is recommended.
1.
Switch off the appliance.
2.
Set the suction power to maximum, and then close
the suction hose opening with your palm.
3. Switch on the appliance and operate for approx-
imately 15 seconds with the suction hose opening
closed.
► Fig.7: 1. Suction hose opening
NOTE: Air volume may change while the filter
cleaning system is being activated but it is not
malfunctioned.
Water drain
When the tank is full with liquid, switch off the cleaner
and open the water drain cap to empty the tank.
► Fig.8: 1. Water drain cap
Cap
The cap is supplied with the appliance. Mounting the
cap on the hose connecting port prevents the vacu-
umed dust from getting out from the cleaner.
► Fig.9: 1. Cap
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:
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:
WARNING:
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:
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.
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This unit may contain hazardous
Always use a P2-respirator.
Before using a filter bag, make
When using the appliance as dust