Intended Use; Safety Warnings - Makita VC002GL Instruction Manual

Dust class L (light). The cleaners are capa-
ble of picking up dust class L. Follow your
country's regulations relating to dusts and
to occupational health and safety.
Only for EU countries
Ni-MH
Due to the presence of hazardous com-
Li-ion
ponents in the equipment, waste electrical
and electronic equipment, accumulators
and batteries may have a negative impact
on the environment and human health.
Do not dispose of electrical and electronic
appliances or batteries with household
waste!
In accordance with the European Directive
on waste electrical and electronic equip-
ment and on accumulators and batteries
and waste accumulators and batteries,
as well as their adaptation to national law,
waste electrical equipment, batteries and
accumulators should be stored separately
and delivered to a separate collection point
for municipal waste, operating in accor-
dance with the regulations on environmen-
tal protection.
This is indicated by the symbol of the
crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the
equipment.

Intended use

The appliance is intended for collecting dry dust. The
appliance is suitable for commercial use, for example in
hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices and
rental businesses.

SAFETY WARNINGS

Cordless vacuum cleaner safety
warnings
WARNING:
IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY
all safety warnings and all instructions BEFORE
USE. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Before use, make sure that this cleaner must
1.
be used by people who have been adequately
instructed on the use of this cleaner.
Before use, operators shall be provided with
2.
information, instruction and training for the
use of the machine and the substances for
which it is to be used, including the safe
method of removal and disposal of the mate-
rial collected.
3. Always make sure that filters are correctly
installed before use. Do not use the cleaner
without filters in place. Replace a damaged
filter immediately. It is recommended to have
some spares as filters are consumable items.
4. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure
switch is OFF when installing battery(ies).
5. Do not attempt to pick up flammable materials,
fire works, lighted cigarettes, hot ashes, hot
metal chips, sharp materials such as razors,
needles, broken glass or the like.
6. NEVER USE THE CLEANER IN THE VICINITY
OF GASOLINE, GAS, PAINT, ADHESIVES OR
OTHER HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES.
The switch emits sparks when turned ON
and OFF. And so does the motor commutator
during operation. A dangerous explosion may
result.
7. Never vacuum up toxic, carcinogenic, com-
bustible or other hazardous materials such
as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium,
lead, pesticides, or other health endangering
materials.
8. Always place the cleaner on a horizontal flat
surface to prevent it from falling or moving
unintentionally.
9. Never use the cleaner outdoors in the rain.
10. For Finland, this machine is not to be used
outdoors at low temperature.
11. Do not use close to heat sources (stoves, etc.).
12. If the exhaust air is returned to the room, it
is necessary to provide for an adequate air
change rate in the room. Reference to National
regulations is necessary.
13. Do not block suction inlet/outlet/cooling vents.
These vents permit cooling of the motor.
Blockage should be carefully avoided other-
wise the motor will burn out due to a lack of
ventilation.
14. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
15. Do not fold, tug or step on the hose.
16. Stop the cleaner immediately if you notice
poor performance or anything abnormal
during operation.
17. REMOVE THE BATTERY(IES). When not in
use, before servicing, and when changing
accessories.
18. Clean and service the cleaner immediately
after each use to keep it in tiptop operating
condition.
19. MAINTAIN THE CLEANER WITH CARE. Keep
the cleaner clean for better and safer per-
formance. Follow instructions for changing
accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the cleaner, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to deter-
mine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts, mounting, and any other condi-
tions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere
in this instruction manual. Have defective
switches replaced by authorized service cen-
ter. Don't use the cleaner if switch does not
turn it on and off.
21. For user servicing, the machine shall be dis-
mantled, cleaned and serviced, as far as is
reasonably practicable, without causing risk to
the maintenance staff and others.
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