Electronic Function; Operation - Makita PM001G Instruction Manual

Main power switch
WARNING:
Always turn off the main power
switch when not in use.
To turn on the machine, press the main power switch.
The lamps light up in green. To turn off, press and hold
the main power switch until the lamps go off.
► Fig.19: 1. Speed indicator 2. Main power switch
The speed can be changed in three levels. To change
the speed mode, press the main power switch. When
you change the speed mode, the corresponding speed
indicators light up.
NOTE: The machine employs the auto power-off
function. To avoid unintentional start up, the main
power switch will automatically shut down when the
machine is not operated for a certain period after the
main power switch is turned on.
NOTE: If the main power lamp lights up in red or
blinks in red or green, refer to the instructions for
machine/battery protection system.
Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the machine, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
To start the machine, pull the switch trigger while pulling
the activation lever. The speed increases by increas-
ing pressure on the switch trigger. Release the switch
trigger to stop.
► Fig.20: 1. Switch trigger 2. Activation lever
Opening and closing the levers
The machine is equipped with three levers.
Nozzle lever
The nozzle lever is used for blowing mist. Normally,
close the nozzle lever, and open the nozzle lever only
when blowing mist.
► Fig.21: 1. Closed 2. Open
Draining lever
The draining lever is used for draining the liquid in the
tank. When operating the machine, always close the
lever.
► Fig.22: 1. Closed 2. Open
Tank lever
The tank lever is used when replacing the filter. When
operating the machine, always open the lever.
► Fig.23: 1. Closed 2. Open
Feed amount adjustment knob
You can adjust the amount of liquid fed to the end
nozzle. To feed the maximum amount of liquid, turn the
knob so that "4" is aligned with the triangular mark. To
feed the minimum amount of liquid, turn the knob so
that "1" is aligned with the triangular mark.
► Fig.24: 1. Feed amount adjustment knob
2. Triangular mark

Electronic function

The machine is equipped with the electronic function for
easy operation.
• Constant speed control
The speed control function provides the constant
rotation speed regardless of load conditions.
• Feed valve function
The machine is equipped with the feed valve. The
feed valve automatically opens to feed the liquid
in the tank when the switch trigger is pulled, and
it automatically closes when the switch trigger is
released.
Accidental re-start preventive
function
When you turn on the machine while pulling the activa-
tion lever and switch trigger, the machine does not start
and the main power lamp blinks in green. To start the
machine, first release the switch trigger, and then turn
on the machine.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
When putting on the machine, be
sure to put shoulder harness on your both shoul-
ders. Otherwise, the machine may fall when you put
on or use the machine, and cause an injury.
CAUTION:
When putting on the machine,
be sure to put on the machine on your back.
Otherwise, the machine may fall during operation and
cause an injury.
CAUTION:
Do not place the machine on the
ground while it is running. Sand or dust may enter
from suction inlet and cause a malfunction or per-
sonal injury.
Before operating the machine, adjust the length of the
shoulder harness and the waist belt.
1.
Place the machine on a flat and stable surface.
2.
Make sure that the levers are in the following
positions.
• The draining lever is in the closed position.
► Fig.25: 1. Draining lever
• The tank lever is in the open position.
► Fig.26: 1. Tank lever
• The nozzle lever is in the closed position.
► Fig.27: 1. Nozzle lever
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