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general maintenance
8. General maintenance
WARNING: to reduce risk of injury from moving
parts - unplug before servicing.
Debris removal/hose
Debris removal/nozzle guard
• Check to see if dirt container is full; empty if needed.
• Plug cleaner in and check to see if there is any suction
at end of hose. If there is no suction at the end of hose,
follow these steps:
1. Unwrap hose from caddy. Twist and unlock to remove
clogs. Clean out hose with a broom handle. Check access
door on back of cleaner (near hose end). Remove the
seven (7) screws and check for obstruction (Fig.8/1).
2. Remove dirt container (Pg. 6) and check dirt container
inlet located on cleaner (Fig.8/1).
3. Remove nozzle guard (see Fig.8/2) by removing the
three (3) screws. Remove obstructions (Refer to Page 8
for belt and brushbar removal and replacement).
9. Troubleshooting
W
ARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY,
UNPLUG VACUUM CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING
PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t run
Cause: Not properly plugged into wall outlet.
Solution: Plug in firmly.
Cause: No electricity in wall outlet.
Solution: Check fuse or breaker.
Cause: On/off switch not turned on.
Solution: Push on/off switch to on.
Cause: Motor thermostat tripped.
Solution: Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Leave for one (1) hour. See page 3.
Cause: Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
Solution: Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won't pick up
Cause: Full or clogged dirt container.
Solution: Clean dirt container.
Cause: Clogged nozzle.
Solution: Remove obstruction.
Cause: Clogged dirt inlet.
Solution: Remove suction channel cover and remove
obstruction.
Cause: Clogged hose.
Solution: Remove obstruction.
Cause: Hose not inserted fully.
Solution: Push hose in securely.
Cause: Dirty filters or filter container.
Solution: Clean/change filters or filter container.
PROBLEM: Accessories won't pick up
Cause: Accessories not attached correctly.
Solution: Refer to page 5 for fitting information.
PROBLEM: Brushbar does not turn
Cause: Brushbar blocked.
Solution: Remove blockages.
PROBLEM: Air flow restricted with attachment use
Cause: Attachment use restricts air flow.
Solution: Check attachment.
Cause: New carpet debris clogging air path.
Solution: Remove obstruction.
Fig.8/1
Fig.8/2
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