Starting Cleaning; Control Panel Operations - Makita VS001G Instruction Manual

Turning the side brush on or off
The side brush can be used to extend the cleaning
width and also used to clean the areas along walls.
To use the side brush, hold down the lock off button and
lower the side brush ON/OFF lever.
The side brush is lowered to the floor surface. When the side
brush is on, it rotates in conjunction with the main brushes.
► Fig.18: 1. Side brush 2. Lock off button 3. Side
brush ON/OFF lever
Raise the side brush ON/OFF lever when the side brush
is not in use.
The side brush is raised from the floor surface. When
the side brush is off, it does not rotate.
► Fig.19: 1. Side brush 2. Side brush ON/OFF lever
Side brush height adjustment
When the side brush is on, the height is adjustable.
Adjust appropriately depending on the condition of the
floor to be cleaned, the length of the side brush, etc.
Turn the side brush height adjusting knob to adjust the
height of the side brush.
Turn the knob in the direction indicated by the arrow to
reduce the height of the side brush (to adjust towards
more contact with the floor).
► Fig.20: 1. Side brush height adjusting knob
Turn the knob in the direction indicated by the arrow to
increase the height of the side brush (to adjust towards
less contact with the floor).
► Fig.21: 1. Side brush height adjusting knob
NOTE: The side brush becomes worn down. Check
and adjust the height of the side brush regularly. If it is
not possible to adjust the brush sufficiently, replace it.

Starting cleaning

CAUTION:
Hold the appliance firmly during
use. Also, do not leave the appliance unattended
regardless of whether the appliance is on a slope
or not. The appliance may move and cause an
accident.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate the brushes or start
the filter shake function when the waste container
or dust bag are not attached to the appliance.
CAUTION:
Do not touch rotating brushes.
There is a danger of injury.
CAUTION:
Do not use the appliance to collect
items that could become tangled in the brushes,
such as cords, string, or wire. Doing so may
cause a breakdown. Clear away string-like refuse
beforehand.
CAUTION:
Do not use the appliance in unsta-
ble places such as locations where the floor has
a steep slope or is very slippery. There is a danger
that operation could be unstable or the appliance
could tip over.
CAUTION:
Wear protective equipment such
as a mask, glasses and gloves when cleaning in a
dusty environment.
Cleaning
NOTICE:
Do not turn the ON/OFF switch forcibly
without pressing the lock off button.
1. Turn the ON/OFF switch with pressing the lock off
button to the "I" position to turn on power.
► Fig.22: 1. ON/OFF switch 2. Lock off button
3. Control panel
2.
If necessary, change settings by pressing the
function switches on the control panel. (Refer to

"Control panel operations.")

3.
Push the handle to start cleaning.
► Fig.23
NOTE: For how to turn the side brush on or off, refer
to "Turning the side brush on or off."
4. Turn the ON/OFF switch with pressing the lock off
button to the "O" position to turn off power.
► Fig.24: 1. ON/OFF switch 2. Lock off button
Control panel operations
Changing the main brush rotation speed
When power is turned on, each press of the [main brush
button] switches the brush rotation speed mode.
Button/LED
indication
NOTE: The rotation speed of the side brush is linked
to the rotation speed of the main brushes.
NOTE: When power is turned on, operation starts
in the mode being used when power was previously
turned off.
Changing the suction mode
When power is turned on, each press of the [suction
button] switches the suction power mode.
Button/LED
indication
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Mode Function
The brush rotation
speed is standard. This
Standard mode
is optimal for when
there is a lot of dirt.
This is optimal for
when you want to
Quiet mode clean quietly or
when you want to
clean for a long time.
Mode Function
The suction power
is standard. This
Standard mode is optimal for
cleaning in a dusty
environment.
This is optimal
Quiet mode for quiet and long
cleaning.
This is optimal for
when suction is not
needed, as well as
Off
quieter and longer
cleaning than quiet
mode.