MAKITA 446 L11english‡ Reduced suction power > Suction power selected withsuction power control is tolow.> Clogged suction hose/nozzle.> Seal/tank rim between theupper section of the cleanerand the dirt tank is dirty/defective.> Filter bag is full.> Filter element is clogged.• Set suction power in accordance with section 4.2.3."Suction power control".• Clean suction hose/nozzle.• Clean/replace seal.• See section 7.2.2 "Replacing the filter bag".• See section 4.3 "Cleaningthe filter element" and 7.2.3"Replacing the filter element".‡ No suction power during wetcleaning> Tank is full (floater closesthe suction opening).• Switch off the cleaner.Empty the tank.‡ Voltage fluctuations > Impedance of power supplyis too high.• Use a suitable extensioncord (see section 9.4 "Technical data").• Connect the cleaner toanother socket closer to thefuse box. Voltage fluctuations over 7 % should notoccur if the impedance atthe transfer point is ≤ 0.15 Ω.Fault Cause Remedy9 Further information9.1 Recycling the vacuumcleanerMake the old cleaner unusableimmediately.1. Unplug the cleaner and cutthe power cord.Do not dispose electrical appliances as unsorted domesticwaste.In accordance with Europeanguideline 2012/19/EG on WasteElectrical and Electronic Equipment all used up electrical appliances must be collected separately and supplied to a environmentalfair recycling.Contact your local authorities oryour nearest dealer for furtherinformation.9.2 Guarantee Our general conditions of business are applicable with regardto the guarantee.Subject to change as a result oftechnical advances.