Makita 446 L Operating Instructions Manual

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MAKITA 446 L8english5.1.2 Picking up liquids CAUTION!Do not pick up flammableliquids.Always remove the filter bagand check the floater beforepicking up liquids (see section7.2.3 "Replacing the filter ele-ment").The use of a separate filter ele-ment or filter screen is recom-mended.If foam appears, stop work im-mediately and empty the tank.To reduce the amount of foam,use foam killer Foam Stop (seesection 9.5 "Accessories" fororder number).6 After finishing work6.1 Switching the vacuumcleaner off and storage1. Switch off the vacuumcleaner and pull the mainsplug out of the socket.2. Wind up the power cord andhang it on the handle.3. Empty the tank and cleanthe vacuum cleaner.4. After picking up liquids:Store the upper section ofthe cleaner separately sothat the filter element candry.5. Store the cleaner in a dryroom where it is protectedfrom unauthorized use.5.1.1 Picking up dry sub-stancesCAUTION!Do not pick up flammablesubstances.Before picking up dry sub-stances, always ensure that afilter bag is inserted in the tank(see section 9.5 "Accessories"for order number). Disposal ofthe picked up material is thensimple and hygienic.After picking up liquids, the filterelement is wet. A damp filterelement clogs more quicklywhen dry substances arepicked up. For this reason thefilter element should be washedand dried or replaced by a dryelement before dry substancesare picked up.