How To Use - Hitachi RP 150YB Mode D'emploi

4. Inspection of the power receptacle
If, when the plug is inserted, the power receptacle is
shaky or the plug readily comes off , repair is required.
Consult the electrical work shop nearest you. If such a
power receptacle is used as it is, it will be overheated,
and causing accidents.
5. Extension cord
WARNING
Use undamaged extension cord. If the power supply is
distant, use an extension cord which is thick enough to
pass an electric current and is as short as possible.

HOW TO USE

CAUTION
Do not use the head top as a footstool or do not sit on
it. Otherwise the appliance begins to move suddenly,
causing an injury.
NOTE
Handle the hose with care. Do not bend the hose by
force, or do not trample it, or do not pull it to move the
dust extractor. Moreover, do not put away the hose as
it is bent. Otherwise troubles such as its deformation
may be caused.
1. Connecting the hose
Press the attached hose into the suction opening of the
tank until it clicks and connect it. When removing the
hose, pull out the hose while pushing the button of the
suction opening. (Fig. 3)
2. Attaching the fi lter (Fig. 4)
WARNING
○ Be sure to attach the fi lter. (cloth fi lter or fi lter for dusts)
Otherwise the motor will be damaged.
○ When you collect fi ne dusts, such as siding powder and
stone powder, use the optional paper fi lter.
○ Since it is a fi lter for dry and wet suction, do not remove
it when you suck up liquids, such as water.
NOTE
If the fi lter is wet, leave it to dry out of direct sunlight.
Using the fi lter when wet will conspicuously reduce the
suction power.
(1) Check that the fi lter packing is put on the mouth of the
tank.
(2) Check that the fi lter cage is on the bottom of the fi lter.
3. Attach the master nozzles, pipes, etc.
When it is used as a cleaner (Fig. 5)
Connect in order of Hose (id 38 mm × 3 m long), Joint
handle, Pipes, and Master nozzle. Connection is done
by pressing in the direction of the arrow. The suction
mouth for crevices can also be attached depending on
the application.
4. Connect power tools (Fig. 6)
Connect in order of Hose (id 38 mm × 3 m long) and
Adapter or Joint (D) (Standard Accessory). Connection
is done by pressing in the direction of the arrow.
5. How to use the interlocking electric outlet
WARNING
○ Voltage is applied to the interlocking electric outlet
irrespective of the position of the vacuum switch or
mode selection switch in this appliance. When you put
the plug of a power tool in the interlocking electric outlet,
check that the switch of the power tool is OFF. If, without
knowing that the vacuum switch is ON, the plug is put in
the power receptacle, the appliance will start suddenly,
causing unexpected accidents.
○ Do not connect the power tool exceeding the following
power consumption to the interlocking electric outlet.
Otherwise an overcurrent will cause failures of the
interlocking circuit or plug or an injury. Connect the
power tool exceeding the following power consumption
to an outlet other than the power receptacle to which the
plug of this appliance is connected. 2400 W of the power
consumption for the power tool.
NOTE
If a product containing a winding transformer is
connected to the interlocking electric outlet, the
appliance will be interlocked for about 5 seconds, which
does not mean any failure.
(1) Check the power consumption of the power tool to
be connected
This appliance can be connected to a power tool whose
power consumption is 2400 W. Check the power
consumption of the power tool to be connected. For a
power tool exceeding the above, connect it to an outlet
other than the power receptacle to which the plug of
the appliance is connected. In this case, the appliance
cannot be operated or stopped by the operation of the
switch of the power tool.
(2) Connect the plug of a power tool (Fig. 7)
Raising the cover, put the plug of the power tool in the
interlocking electric outlet.
6. Operation of mode selection switch, vacuum switch
(Fig. 8)
(1) Mode selection switch
By pushing "A"(Auto) this appliance can be operated and
stopped by the operation of the switch of the power tool
connected. By pushing "M" (Manual) this appliance can
be operated and stopped by the operation of its switch.
(2) Vacuum switch
By pushing "ON" the appliance will be operated. By
returning the switch to "OFF" the appliance will stop.
When the mode selection switch is in "M" (Manual) the
appliance will operate and stop by the operation of the
vacuum switch.
(3) Procedure of operation of each switch
(a) When using the appliance with a power tool interlocked
1 Push "ON" of the vacuum switch.
2 Push "A"(Auto) of the mode selection switch.
3 By operation of the switch of the connected power tool,
this appliance also operates and stops interlockedly.
In addition, in order to suck up the dusts remaining in
the hose, the appliance runs for several seconds even
after turning off the switch of the power tool, and then the
appliance stops.
(b) When using the appliance as a cleaner
1 Push "M" (Manual) of the mode selection switch.
2 If "ON" of the vacuum switch is pushed, the appliance will
operate. To stop it, return the switch to "OFF".
7. Filter cleaning
WARNING
Be sure to turn off the vacuum switch and disconnect the
plug from the power receptacle.
CAUTION
If the tank is fi lled with dusts, the suction power declines.
Dump dusts as early as possible when they reach the
half of the tank height.
When the suction power declines during use, remove
dusts in the following procedure:
(1) Remove the clamp and detach the head. For the
procedure, refer to "8. Dump dusts".
(2) Remove attached dusts by striking the inner side of the
fi lter several times with the fi lter mounted in the tank. The
suction power will be recovered.
(3) Attach the head and the clamp in the original
position. For the method of attachment, refer to
"8. Dump dusts".
NOTE
Since the fi lter cleaning device operates when the
suction power declines to some extent, it also operates
in the following cases:
○ When the suction mouth at the tip of the hose is closed.
○ When the hose is clogged with foreign matter.
(1) When the suction power of the appliance declines to
some extent during use, its fi lter cleaning device will
operate automatically and its suction power will be
recovered as follows:
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