Makita VC012G Instruction Manual page 18

Overheat protection
When the appliance / battery is overheated, the appli-
ance stops automatically. In this situation, let the appli-
ance / battery cool down before turning the appliance
on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the appliance
stops automatically. If the product does not operate
even when the switches are operated, remove the bat-
teries from the appliance and charge the batteries.
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 box position
The switch box can be hooked on either side of the
lower belt. Arrange the cord so that the switch box
comes to your desired side. To prevent the cord from
being damaged, pass the cord through the groove as
illustrated.
► Fig.4: 1. Groove 2. Cord
Adjusting belts
The tightness of the shoulder belts, upper and lower
belts can be adjusted. Put your arms through the shoul-
der belts first then fasten the lower and upper belts.
To tighten, pull the end of the strap as illustrated. To
loosen, pull up the end of the fastener.
Lower belt
► Fig.5: 1. Strap 2. Fastener
Shoulder belts
► Fig.6: 1. Strap 2. Fastener
Upper belt
► Fig.7: 1. Strap 2. Fastener
Carrying hook
Always grab the carrying hook when handling the vac-
uum cleaner body.
► Fig.8: 1. Carrying hook
Stand-by switch
The stand-by switch is the switch to turn on/off the
wireless activation function. The vacuum cleaner is in
the stand-by state regardless of the switch position and
it runs when the ON/OFF button is pressed.
► Fig.9: 1. Stand-by switch
Switch position
AUTO I
(ON)
O
(OFF)
Switch action
To start the cleaner, simply press
off, press button again.
You can change the suction power of the cleaner in
three steps by press
button repeats the 1 to 3 mode in a cycle.
► Fig.10: 1. Suction power change button
OFF button
Level
1
2
3
NOTE: You can change the suction power before
turning on the cleaner.
NOTE: The cleaner starts the operation with the
same suction power as the last operation.
NOTE: If you remove the battery immediately after
turning off the appliance, while the motor is rotating,
the cleaner may not start the operation with the same
suction power as the last operation.
Hose band
Hose band can be used for holding the hose or flexible
rubber nozzle.
To secure the hose to the vacuum cleaner body, pass
the hose band through the slot on the body. You can
attach the hose band on either side.
► Fig.11: 1. Hose band 2. Slot 3. Hose
The loops on the lower belt can be used for carrying
cuffs as illustrated.
► Fig.12: 1. Loop 2. Cuff
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Status
The vacuum cleaner is in the stand-by
state and the wireless activation function
is available.
The vacuum cleaner is in the stand-by
state however the wireless activation
function is not available.
button. To switch
button. Each press on this
Indication
Normal speed
mode
High speed mode
Max speed mode
2. ON/
Mode