If you've never used a backpack vacuum cleaner before you have to try it! The Prolux X8 will speed up your vacuuming time so you can do something more exciting like, watching paint dry... But seriously if speeding up your cleaning time is important to you a backpack vacuum is unmatched. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Our professional-grade multi-layer filters and bags move air twice as efficiently as paper or generic non Prolux bags, maximizing suction, reducing motor strain, and extending equipment life and your warranty. The Prolux warranty does not apply to any non-Prolux branded products or Services (including repairs). The warranty is the best part of buying this vacuum. This is how it works: We love our vacuums but once its yours we never want to see it again. * 7 year warranty pertains to units which have been registered. Units which have not been registered will be covered by a 1 year bumper to bumper warranty.