Makita 448 [21/33] C using the appliance

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4 ..... EXHAUST FILTERS

- These improve ﬁ ltering performance ﬁ g. “B6”.

C - USING THE APPLIANCE

1 .... FOR USE AS A DRY VACUUM CLEANER

CAUTION: • The 3-stage cartridge ﬁ lter must always be used.

• Keep the cartridge clean.

• Replace it if overly encrusted or worn.

2 .... FOR USE AS A WET VACUUM CLEANER

CAUTION: • Remove the cartridge ﬁ lter and if there is a paper ﬁ lter bag remove it too

ﬁ g.”C1”.

- When the vacuumed liquids reach the maximum level inside the drum, suction is auto-

matically shut off by the safety ﬂ oat.

The user is alerted by the increase in the rpm rate of the motor and by the lack of

suction.

Switch off the appliance immediately and empty the drum.

3 .... TO VACUUM LARGE QUANTITIES OF LIQUID

- To ensure partial air ﬂ ow make sure the crevice tool is never completely immersed

ﬁ g. “C2”.

4 .... TO USE A POWER TOOL WITH THE VACUUM CLEANER

CAUTION: • The 3-stage cartridge ﬁ lter must always be used.

• Remove the foam ﬁ lter if installed.

- Always keep the ﬁ lter system in good working order to ensure efﬁ cient operation.

- We recommend cleaning the cartridge ﬁ lter as illustrated on pg. 19.

- Attach the connector (M) of the ﬂ exible hose (code 01 321B0N) to the air inlet connector

(R) ﬁ g. “C3”.

- Fit the adapter (U) onto the power tool attachment ﬁ g. “C4”.

- Plug in the power tool, then the vacuum ﬁ g. “C5”-”C6”.

- Hook the power tool power supply cord onto the ﬂ exible hose ﬁ g. “C7”.

- Switch on the appliance.

Cod. 83 021B0X