MAKITA 447 L
1 Important safety instructions
english
Symbols used to mark
instructions
For your own safety
Purpose and intended use
2
Before using the vac-
uum cleaner, always
read the operating
instructions and keep
them readily available. Manuals are
also available for download on the
Makita website.
This symbol is used
to mark safety instruc-
tions that must be
observed to prevent
damage to persons.
The appliance must
– only be used by persons, who
have been instructed in its correct
usage and explicitly commis-
sioned with the task of operating
it
– only be operated under supervi-
sion
This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of expe-
rience and knowledge.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
The vacuum cleaners described
in this operating manual are sui-
table for
– sucking up dust and liquids
– commercial use, e.g. in ho-
tels, schools, hospitals, facto-
ries, shops, offices and rental
businesses
– separation of dust with an
exposure limit of greater
than 1 mg/m³ (dust class L).
Please observe regula-
tions valid in your country.
This symbol is
used to mark safe-
ty instructions that
must be observed
to prevent dam-
age to the vacuum
cleaner and its performance.
This symbol in-
dicates tips and
instructions to
simplify work and to ensure safe
operation.
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.
In case of emergency: Switch off
the main switch and disconnect
mains plug.
The following materials should
not be picked up by the vacuum
cleaner:
– hot materials (burning cigaret-
tes, hot ash, etc.)
– flammable, explosive, ag-
gressive liquids (e.g. petrol,
solvents, acids, alkalis, etc.)
– flammable, explosive dust
(e.g. magnesium dust, etc.)
The appliance must
– only be used indoors and not
outdoors
– be protected against UV radi-
ation