Makita VR001G User manual

VR001G
VR003G
EN Cordless Concrete Vibrator INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6
SV Batteridriven betongvibrator BRUKSANVISNING 13
NO Batteridrevet betongvibrator BRUKSANVISNING 20
FI Akkukäyttöinen betonitärytin KÄYTTÖOHJE 27
DA Akku betonvibrator BRUGSANVISNING 34
LV Bezvada betona vibrators LIETOŠANAS INSTRUKCIJA 41
LT Belaidis betono vibratorius NAUDOJIMO INSTRUKCIJA 48
ET Juhtmeta betoonivibraator KASUTUSJUHEND 55
RU Аккумуляторный вибратор
для бетона РУКОВОДСТВО ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ 62

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: VR001G VR003G
Vibrations per minute Normal mode 12,000 min-1
Power mode 15,500 min-1
Vibration head diameter -
* Supplied as optional accessories
ø32 mm
ø32 mm
Flexible shaft lengths
(Country specic)
-
* Supplied as optional accessories
1.2 m - 2.4 m
1.2 m / 2.4 m
Overall length
(with battery BL4040)
282 mm *11,495 mm *2
Rated voltage D.C. 36 V - 40 V max
Net weight 2.1 - 3.4 kg *14.8 - 6.1 kg *2
*1 without exible shaft
*2 with 1.2 m exible shaft
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specications herein are subject to change
without notice.
• Specications may di󰀨er from country to country.
• The weight may di󰀨er depending on the attachment(s), including the battery cartridge. The lightest and heavi-
est combination, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.
Applicable battery cartridge and charger
Battery cartridge BL4020 / BL4025 / BL4040* / BL4050F* / BL4080F*
* : Recommended battery
Charger DC40RA / DC40RB / DC40RC
• Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of
residence.
WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges
and chargers may cause injury and/or re.
Recommended cord connected power source
Portable power pack PDC01 / PDC1200
• The cord connected power source(s) listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.
• Before using the cord connected power source, read instruction and cautionary markings on them.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols which may be used
for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their
meaning before use.
Read instruction manual.
Do not use the tool in the rain.
Do not clean the tool with water.
Do not operate the tool outside of concrete.
Ni-MH
Li-ion
Only for EU countries
Due to the presence of hazardous com-
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 equipment
and on accumulators and batteries and
waste accumulators and batteries, as well as
their adaptation to national law, waste elec-
trical equipment, batteries and accumulators
should be stored separately and delivered
to a separate collection point for municipal
waste, operating in accordance with the
regulations on environmental protection.
This is indicated by the symbol of the
crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the
equipment.

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Intended use
The tool is intended for removing bubbles from concrete
when casting concrete.
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord-
ing to EN60745-2-12:
Model VR001G
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 80 dB(A)
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
Model VR003G
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 80 dB(A)
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).
NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) has
been measured in accordance with a standard test
method and may be used for comparing one tool with
another.
NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s)
may also be used in a preliminary assessment of
exposure.
WARNING: Wear ear protection.
WARNING: The noise emission during actual
use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the declared
value(s) depending on the ways in which the
tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is
processed.
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety mea-
sures to protect the operator that are based on an
estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of
use (taking account of all parts of the operating
cycle such as the times when the tool is switched
o󰀨 and when it is running idle in addition to the
trigger time).
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter-
mined according to EN60745-2-12:
Model VR001G
Work mode: load with exible hose
Vibration emission (ah) : 4.9 m/s2
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
Model VR003G
Work mode: load with exible hose
Vibration emission (ah) : 4.9 m/s2
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) has been
measured in accordance with a standard test method
and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) may also
be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING: The vibration emission during actual
use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the declared val-
ue(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used
especially what kind of workpiece is processed.
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures
to protect the operator that are based on an estima-
tion of exposure in the actual conditions of use (tak-
ing account of all parts of the operating cycle such
as the times when the tool is switched o󰀨 and when
it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A
to this instruction manual.
SAFETY WARNINGS
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Cordless concrete vibrator safety
warnings
1. Always keep your hands and face away from
vibrating head when operating.
2.
Switch o󰀨 the tool immediately if you notice abnor-
mal noise or something faulty during operation.
3. Inspect the tool carefully for breakage, cracks
or deformation if you accidentally drop it or
strike it against something.
4. Do not carry the tool with nger on switch.
5. Do not set the tool down and switch it on. The
vibrating head may whip around out of control
and cause an accident.
6. Be careful not to allow water, wet concrete or
the like to get into the tool. Do not let the tool
fall into wet concrete.
7. Insert the vibrating head carefully between
iron/steel frames or reinforcing rods not to
come in contact with them.
8. Do not crush or twist the exible hose.
9. Do not overly bend the exible hose.
10.
Use a wet cloth or the like to carefully wipe o󰀨
any wet concrete left on the tool after use. Extra
care should be given to thorough cleaning of
the vents, switch area, cover openings, etc.

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11. Do not use the tool in the rain. Do not clean the
tool in water.
12. After operating the tool, switch o󰀨 the tool
and wait until the vibration of the exible shaft
stops completely before putting down the tool.
13. After operating the tool, do not touch the
vibrating part as it may be extremely hot and
could burn your skin.
14. Do not operate the tool outside of concrete.
The vibrating part is cooled down by inserting the
vibrating part into concrete.
15. If the power is cut o󰀨 due to power failure
or the disconnection of power plug, set the
switch to the o󰀨 position.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery
cartridge. It may result in a re, excessive heat,
or explosion.
3. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out with clear water and seek medical atten-
tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6. Do not store and use the tool and battery car-
tridge in locations where the temperature may
reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the
battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a
re, excessive heat, or explosion.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10.
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-
aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-
ing an expert for hazardous material is required.
Please also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.
Tape or mask o󰀨 open contacts and pack up the
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
around in the packaging.
11. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe
place. Follow your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products
specied by Makita. Installing the batteries to
non-compliant products may result in a re, exces-
sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may
take on heat which can cause burns or low
temperature burns. Pay attention to the han-
dling of hot battery cartridges.
15. Do not touch the terminal of the tool imme-
diately after use as it may get hot enough to
cause burns.
16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery
cartridge. It may cause heating, catching re,
burst and malfunction of the tool or battery car-
tridge, resulting in burns or personal injury.
17. Unless the tool supports the use near
high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use
the battery cartridge near a high-voltage elec-
trical power lines. It may result in a malfunction
or breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
18. Keep the battery away from children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing res, personal injury and damage. It will
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
2.
Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4. When not using the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool or the charger.
5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).

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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Replacing battery case
Optional accessory
Install one of the battery cases optionally available in
three ranges of sizes to t your battery cartridge and
cord connected power source.
► Fig.1: 1. Battery case S (standard equipped battery
case) 2. Battery case L 3. Battery case H
1. Open the standard equipped battery case while
pressing the buttons on sides of the case.
2. Loosen the screws securing the standard
equipped battery case, and slide the battery case o󰀨
along the housing.
► Fig.2: 1. Standard equipped battery case 2. Screws
3. Housing
3. Slide an optional battery case into the tool. Open
the case while pressing the buttons on sides of the
case. Then tighten the screws to secure it in place.
► Fig.3: 1. Optional battery case 2. Screws
4. Close the battery case securely.
Installing and removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Before installing and removing
battery cartridge, always make sure to set the
switch trigger back into the “OFF” position by
pulling the switch trigger fully and releasing it.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge rmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge rmly may cause them to slip o󰀨 your hands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, 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.
CAUTION: Take care not to trap your ngers
between the battery case and its front cover while
installing and removing battery cartridge.
Installation
1. Open the battery case while pressing the buttons
on sides of the battery case.
► Fig.4: 1. Battery case 2. Buttons
2.
Insert a battery cartridge in place aligning its tongue
with the groove on the tool. If you can see the red indicator
as shown in the gure, it is not locked completely.
► Fig.5: 1. Red indicator 2. Battery cartridge
3. Close the battery case securely.
Uninstallation
1. Open the battery case while pressing the buttons
on sides of the battery case.
2. Slide the battery cartridge o󰀨 from the tool while
pressing the button on front of the battery cartridge.
► Fig.6: 1. Button 2. Battery cartridge
3. Close the battery case securely.
For cord connected power source
Optional accessory
Replace the standard equipped battery case with an
optional battery case H before installation.
Installation
1. Open the battery case while pressing the buttons
on sides of the battery case.
2. Insert a battery adapter in place aligning its tongue
with the groove on the tool. If you can see the red indi-
cator as shown in the gure, it is not locked completely.
► Fig.7: 1. Red indicator 2. Battery adapter
3.
Open the rubber sealing grommet in the battery case.
Make sure to squeeze the rubber sealing grommet out of
the round hole rim from inside the front cover of the case.
► Fig.8: 1. Rubber sealing grommet 2. Front cover
4. Pass the adapter plug and plug cord through the
round hole in the battery case.
► Fig.9: 1. Adapter plug 2. Plug cord 3. Battery
adapter
5. Close the battery case securely.
6. Place the rubber sealing grommet back in place.
► Fig.10: 1. Rubber sealing grommet 2. Plug cord
3. Battery case
Uninstallation
1. Open the battery case while pressing the buttons
on sides of the battery case.
2. Open the rubber sealing grommet in the battery
case.
Make sure to squeeze the rubber sealing grommet out
of the round hole rim from inside the front cover of the
case.
► Fig.11: 1. Rubber sealing grommet 2. Front cover
3. Pull the adapter plug and plug cord out through
the round hole in the battery case.
4. Slide the battery adapter o󰀨 from the tool while
pressing the button on front of the battery adapter.
5. Close the battery case securely.

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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.12: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted O󰀨 Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may di󰀨er slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The rst (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts o󰀨 power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the tool or battery is operated in a manner that
causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool
stops automatically. In this situation, turn the tool o󰀨
and stop the application that caused the tool to become
overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
NOTE: If the tool does not restart smoothly, cease
operation for a period longer than one minute, or
remove the battery cartridge from the tool and place it
back in the tool before a restart.
Overheat protection
When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, let the tool and battery cool
before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes
that could damage the tool and allows the tool to stop
automatically. Take all the following steps to clear the
causes, when the tool has been brought to a temporary
halt or stop in operation.
1. Turn the tool o󰀨, and then turn it on again to
restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
Switch action
CAUTION: Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always make sure that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position by fully pulling and releasing
it.
CAUTION: Switch can be locked in "ON" posi-
tion for ease of operator comfort during extended
use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON"
position and maintain rm grasp on tool.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
with the lock button engaged.
CAUTION: When not operating the tool,
depress the trigger-lock button from side to
lock the switch trigger in the OFF position.
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled,
the trigger-lock button is provided. To start the tool,
depress the trigger-lock button from A ( ) side and pull
the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
After use, depress the trigger-lock button from B ( )
side.
► Fig.13: 1. Switch trigger 2. Trigger-lock button
For continuous operation, depress the lock button while
pulling the switch trigger, and then release the switch
trigger. To stop the tool, pull the switch trigger fully, then
release it.
► Fig.14: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock button