Overload Protection; Overheat Protection - Makita VC006GM Instruction Manual

To install the battery cartridge, release the lock first, and
then open the battery cover. After that, insert the battery
cartridge.
► Fig.1: 1. Lock 2. Battery cover
Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove
in the housing and slip it into place. Insert it all the way
until it locks in place with a little click. Then lock the
battery cover.
► Fig.2: 1. Battery cartridge 2. Button
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button in front of the cartridge.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the cleaner,
causing injury to you or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
NOTE: The cleaner does not work with only one
battery cartridge.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
► Fig.3: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Battery indicators on control panel
The remaining battery capacity can be read on the
control panel at any time. Press the check button, and
the left and right indicators will show the battery charge
levels correspondingly.
► Fig.4: 1. Left battery indicator 2. Right battery indi-
cator 3. Check button
► Fig.5
Battery indicator status
On
NOTE: Battery indicator works while two batteries are
inserted.
NOTE: The battery indicators will also be activated
when the cleaner starts functioning.
Appliance / battery protection system
The appliance is equipped with an appliance/battery
protection system. This system automatically cuts off
power to the motor to extend appliance and battery life.
The appliance 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 appliance on to restart.

Overheat protection

On
When the appliance is overheated, the appliance stops
automatically, and both left and right battery indicators
blink. In this situation, let the appliance cool down and
clean out the filters before turning the appliance on
again.
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Off
Blinking
Blinking
Remaining
battery
capacity
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery
Battery not
inserted