MAKITA 446 L10english 7.2.3 Replacing the filterelement1. Remove the upper section ofthe cleaner from the dirt tankand deposit with the filterelement facing upwards. Donot place the upper sectionof the cleaner on the guard(1).2. Turn the filter holder anti-clockwise (2) and remove it(3).3. Carefully remove the filterelement.4. Clean the filter seal (4).Check it for damage andreplace if necessary.5. Check antistatic clamp (5)for damage and have itreplaced by Makita Serviceif necessary.6. Check the floater (6) forproper operation: Whenyou turn the filter holder, thefloater should move backand forth easily.7. Fit a new filter element.8. Fit the filter holder and turn itclockwise to secure it.9. Dispose of the used filterelement in accordance withlegal regulations.CAUTION!Never use the vacuum clean-er without a filter.6451238 TroubleshootingFault‡ Motor does not start > Fuse in mains plug hasblown.> Overload protection switchhas tripped.• Reset the fuse.• Switch off the vacuumcleaner and allow it to coolfor approx. 5 minutes. If itcan not be started again,contact the Makita servicedepartment.‡ Motor does not run in auto-matic mode> Power tool is defective or notconnected properly.• Check that the power toolworks or that the plug isinserted correctly.Cause RemedyDuring the following work,ensure that dust is not unnec-essarily spread around.Wear a P2 breathing mask.