TO CLEAN AGITATOR:
NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency
high and to prevent damage to your vacu-
um cleaner, the agitator must be cleaned
every time the belt is changed.
The agitator must also be cleaned accord-
ing to the following schedule:
Vacuum Cleaner Use
HEAVY -
(used daily)
MODERATE -
(used 2-3 times/week)
LIGHT -
(used 1 time/week)
IMPORTANT
Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from
electrical outlet. Check and remove hair,
string and lint build-up in the PowerMate
agitator and end cap areas.
Remove any dirt or debris in the belt path
area or in the brush unit area.
Carefully remove any string wound onto
the agitator and end caps.
AGITATOR ASSEMBLY
End Cap
Brush Unit
Clean Agitator
every week
every month
every 2 months
Belt Path
End Cap
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TO REPLACE BELT
1. Install new belt over motor drive, then
over belt path.
NOTE: See REPLACEMENT PARTS for part
number and purchase details (page 5).
2. Place agitator
assembly back
into PowerMate .
3. Line up front of cover and base. Rest
cover on front edge of base as shown.
4. Rotate cover back. Press cover firmly
until side and rear latches snap into place.
NOTE: Make sure there is no gap between
the cover and base.
5. Turn PowerMate upside down and
replace four (4) cover screws.