Overdischarge Protection - Makita VC007GL Instruction Manual

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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. 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.
► Fig.6: 1. Stand-by switch 2. Suction force adjusting
knob 3. 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.
Auto-suction stop during wet
Blinking
suction operation
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 stops auto-
matically. 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 lowering 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.
2.
the suction hose opening with your palm.
3.
mately 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
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.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.
Carriage handle
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 handle on the head
unit. The handle is retractable on the head unit when not in use.
► Fig.10
If it is difficult to carry the appliance by yourself, carry it
by two people as shown in the figure.
► Fig.11
► Fig.12
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WARNING:
Do not pick up foam or soapy
Switch off the appliance.
Set the suction power to maximum, and then close
Switch on the appliance and operate for approxi-
tion 4. Locked position
CAUTION:
Lift and carry the appliance with