Operation Manual

MAKITA 446 L
2
english
1 Important safety instructions
Symbols used to mark
instructions
Before using the
vacuum cleaner,
always read the
operating in-
structions and
keep them readily available.
This symbol is
used to mark
safety instructions
that must be ob-
served to prevent
damage to the
vacuum cleaner and its per-
formance.
This symbol is
used to mark safe-
ty instructions that
must be observed
to prevent damage to persons.
This symbol in-
dicates tips and
instructions to
simplify work and to ensure
safe operation.
For your own safety
Only allow the vacuum cleaner
to be used by persons who have
been trained in its use and who
have been explicitly authorized
to use it.
Despite its simple handling the
vacuum cleaner is not suitable
for children.
The use of the vacuum cleaner
is subject to valid national regu-
lations. Besides the operating
instructions and the binding acci-
dent prevention regulations valid
in the country of use, observe
recognized regulations for safety
and proper use.
Do not use any unsafe work
techniques.
Purpose and intended use
The vacuum cleaners described
in this operating manual are suit-
able for
– commercial use, e.g. in hotels,
schools, hospitals, factories,
shops, offices and rental busi-
nesses.
– for separation of dust with an
exposure limit of greater than
1 mg/m³, (dust class L).
The following materials should
not be picked up by the vacuum
cleaner:
– hot materials (burning ciga-
rettes, hot ash, etc.)
– flammable, explosive, ag-
gressive liquids (e.g. petrol,
solvents, acids, alkalis, etc.)
– flammable, explosive dust
(e.g. magnesium or alumini-
um dust, etc.)