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MAKITA 447 M
english
Use the socket on the vacuum
cleaner for the purpose defined
in the operating instructions
only.
Before plugging an appliance
into the appliance socket:
1. Switch off the vacuum clean-
er
2. Switch off the appliance to
be connected.
CAUTION!
Follow the operating instructions
and safety instructions for appli-
ances connected to the power
tool socket.
2 Description
2.1 Purpose
This cleaner is suitable to pick
up dry, nonflammable dust, liq-
uids, sawdust and hazardous
dusts with maximum room con-
centration values ≥ 0.1 mg/m
3
(dust class M).
Depending on how hazardous
the dust is, the cleaner must
be fitted with appropriate filters.
See table in section 5.1.1.
Tool socket
Maintenance, cleaning and
repair
Only carry out maintenance
work described in the operating
instructions.
Always pull out the mains plug
before cleaning and mainte-
nance of the vacuum cleaner.
During maintenance and clean-
ing, handle the vacuum cleaner
in such a manner that there is no
danger for maintenance staff or
other persons.
In the maintenance area
– use filtered compulsory ven-
tilation
– wear protective clothing
– clean the maintenance are
so that no harmful substanc-
es get into the surroundings.
Before removing the vacuum
cleaner from the area contami-
nated with harmful substances:
– clean the outside of the vac-
uum cleaner, wipe it clean or
pack the vacuum cleaner in
well sealed packaging
– and avoid spreading depos-
ited harmful dust.
During maintenance and repair
work all contaminated parts that
could not be cleaned satisfacto-
rily must be:
– packed in well sealed bags
– disposed of in a manner that
complies with valid regula-
tions for such waste removal.
A dust test must be performed
at least once every year by the
Service or a trained person.
This test includes, for exam-
ple, whether there is damage to
the filter, the vacuum cleaner is
sealed to the air and the control
equipment works properly.
Accessories and spare parts
Use only the brushes supplied
with the vacuum cleaner or
specified in the operating manu-
al. The use of other brushes can
adversely affect safety.
Use only original accessories
and spare parts (see section
9.5). The use of other parts can
adversely affect safety.
Disposal of filter elements, fil-
ter bags and disposal bags
Discard filter elements, filter
bags and disposal bags in ac-
cordance with the national regu-
lations.
