Makita XCV02 Series, Instruction Manual, Page: 6 / 24

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Battery protection system
The cleaner is equipped with the protection system, which
automatically cuts off the output power for its long service life.
The cleaner stops during operation when the cleaner
and/or battery are placed under the following situation.
This is caused by the activation of protection system
and does not show the cleaner trouble.
•
When the cleaner is overloaded:
At this time, press the "OFF" button and
remove causes of overload and then press
the "HIGH/LOW" button again to restart.
• When battery cells get hot: (refer to the note below.)
If any operation of the "HIGH/LOW" button
and the "OFF" button, the motor will remain
stopped. At this time, stop use of the cleaner
and cool or charge the battery cartridge after
removing it from the cleaner.
• When the remaining battery capacity gets low:
If any operation of the "HIGH/LOW" button
and the "OFF" button, the motor will remain
stopped. At this time, remove the battery
cartridge from the cleaner and charge it.
NOTE:
• This temperature-sensitive protection is applied
only when the cleaner is used with a battery
cartridge with a star mark.
1
► 1. Star mark
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number.)
1
2
► 1. Indicator lamps 2. CHECK button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for few seconds.
Off Blinking Lighted
Indicator lamps
Charge the
battery.
0% to 25%
25% to 50%
50% to 75%
75% to 100%
Remaining
capacity
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE:
• Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
Switch action
1
2
► 1. HIGH/LOW button 2. OFF button
To start the cleaner, simply press the "HIGH/LOW"
button. To switch off, press the "OFF" button. To change
the cleaner speed, press the "HIGH/LOW" button. The
first press on this button is for high speed and the sec-
ond press for low speed and then each press on this
button repeats the high/low speed cycle alternatively.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the cleaner is switched off
and the battery cartridge is removed before
carrying out any work on the cleaner.
• Any work with the battery cartridge being installed
on the cleaner may cause a personal injury or
damage to the objects around the cleaner.