Functional Description - Makita VC1310L Instruction Manual

WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
This cleaner is intended for commercial use, for example
in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices and
rental businesses.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

WARNING:
Before plugging the cleaner, always make sure
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that the cleaner is switched off. Plugging the
cleaner with the switch on may cause an
unexpected start resulting in serious personal injury.
Switch action
Fig.1
To start the cleaner, rotate the switch lever to the "I" side.
To stop it, rotate the switch lever to the "O" side.
Fig.2
The suction power can be adjusted according to your
work need.
Suction power can be increased by turning the suction
force adjusting knob from the
symbol.
Connecting electric power tools
WARNING:
Observe the maximum connected loads for the
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appliance socket (Refer to the SPECIFICATIONS.)
Make sure that both the cleaner and the electric
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power tool are switched off before connecting or
disconnecting. Connecting the power tool to the
cleaner with both of them being switched on may
cause unexpected and sudden start resulting
serious personal injury.
Fig.3
When connecting a grounded tool, insert a plug with a
grounding plate to the socket of the cleaner.
CAUTION:
Never connect an electric power tool with an input
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power exceeding
SPECIFICATIONS " to the socket of the cleaner by
turning the suction force adjusting knob. Connecting
the electric power tool exceeding the specified input
power may cause overheat and damage to the
cleaner. Refer to the specifications to avoid this.
The cleaner can be connected to an electric power tool
up to input power shown in the " SPECIFICATIONS ".
symbol to the
that specified in the
To connect an electric power tool, open the cap and
insert the power tool plug into the socket of the cleaner.
Fig.4
Rotate the switch lever to the " AUTO " position.
Move the suction force adjusting knob to the position
suitable for the input power of the electric power tool you
intend to use. Refer to the SPECIFICATIONS for the
relation between suction force adjusting knob and the
electric power tool input power.
Switching on and off of the connected electric power tool
simultaneously brings the cleaner switching on and off
action. The cleaner still works for a few seconds even
after the electric power tool is switched off.
After use, disconnect the power tool from the socket of
cleaner.
Switch off the cleaner after use.
Auto-suction stop during suction operation
WARNING:
Do not use for a long time while the float is at
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work. Using the cleaner with its float at work for a
long time can cause overheat, resulting in the
cleaner deformation.
Do not pick up foam or soapy liquid. Picking up
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foam or soapy liquid can cause foam to come out of
air exit before the float works. Continuing to using in
this condition may cause an electric shock and
breakage of the cleaner.
The cleaner has a float mechanism that prevents water
from immersing into the motor when picking up more
than a certain amount of water.
When the tank is full and the cleaner no longer picks up
water, switch off the cleaner and empty the tank.
Installing the holder
Fig.5
When connecting an electric power tool, secure the
power supply cord and hose using the holders at a 70 cm
- 80 cm distance among the holders that are provided
with the cleaner so that the hose is not entangled by the
power supply cord.
Usage of base hook
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch your fingers when
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closing the base hook. Failure to do so may
cause personal injury.
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NOTE:
Do not apply an excessive force on the base hook.
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The excessive force on the base hook may damage
the base hook. Close the base hook when not in
use.
Opening the base hook allows the following usage.
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