Makita VC011G Instruction Manual page 16

Indicating the remaining battery
capacity on the switch box
The remaining battery capacity can be checked on the
switch box. Press the
ing battery capacities.
"L" and "R" on the switch box correspond to the left and
right battery cartridges, respectively. Follow the indica-
tion when you replace the battery cartridge.
► Fig.3: 1. Battery indicator 2. Battery check / LED
light button
Battery indicator status
On Off
Appliance / battery protection
system
The appliance is equipped with appliance / battery
protection system. This system automatically cuts off
power to the motor to extend appliance and battery
life. In this situation, the battery indicator lights up as
following table.
Battery indicator status
On Off
The appliance and the LED light will automatically stop
during operation if the appliance or battery is placed
under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the appliance / battery is operated in a manner
that causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the
appliance automatically stops. In this situation, turn the
appliance off and stop the application that caused the
appliance to become overloaded. Then turn the appli-
ance on to restart.
button to indicate the remain-
Remaining
battery
capacity
Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery
Status
Blinking
Overload
protection
(battery) /
Overheat
protection
(battery) /
Overdischarge
protection
Overheat
protection
(appliance)
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
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