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maintenance/troubleshooting
Replace floating brushbar (Fig 5/4).
Replace the brush access cover by inserting the end
furthest from the brush first. Then replace the front end
before securing in place with the two screws (Fig 5/5).
6. Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
PROBLEM: The cleaner won't run.
Cause: Not properly plugged into electrical socket.
Solution: Plug in firmly.
Cause: No electricity in electrical socket .
Solution: Check fuse or breaker.
Cause: On/off button not turned on.
Solution: Push on/off button to ‘on’.
Cause: Blown fuse/tripped circuit.
Solution: Reset circuit or replace fuse.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t pick up/loss of suction.
Cause: Dirty water tank is full.
Solution: Switch off and unplug cleaner. Empty dirty
water tank as shown in section 4.
Cause: Dirty water tank not installed correctly.
Solution: Refer to page 7 for fitting information.
Cause: Obstruction in hose/nozzle.
Solution: Remove hose and clear obstruction.
Cause: Broken or worn belt.
Solution: Replace the belt. See page 7.
Cause: Brushbar is worn.
Solution: Replace the brushbar. See page 7.
PROBLEM: Liquid escaping from the carpet washer.
Cause: Dirty water tank is full.
Solution: Switch off and unplug cleaner. Empty dirty
water tank as shown in section 4.
Cause: Dirty water tank not installed correctly.
Solution: Refer to page 7 for fitting information.
Cause: Clean water tank not installed correctly.
Solution: Make sure the tank is securely locked in place
PROBLEM: Cleaning solution won’t dispense.
Cause: Clean water tank not installed correctly.
Solution: Make sure the tank is securely locked in place.
Cause: Clean water tank empty.
Solution: Refill tank. Refer to page 6 for instructions.
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