MOTOR PROTECTION
SYSTEM
Motor
Protector
This vacuum
cleaner
has a motor protector
by-pass
valve which automatically
opens to
provide
cooling
air to the vacuum
cleaner
motor when
a clog prevents
the normal
flow of air to the motor. The by-pass
valve
opens to prevent
motor overheating
and
possible
damage
to the vacuum
cleaner.
You will notice a change
of sound
as air
rushes
through
the valve opening.
Check for and remove
clogs,
replace
bag if necessary.
See page 19, CLOG
REMOVAL
section.
Also
check
and
replace
any clogged
filters.
NOTE:
The motor
protector
may open
when
using
attachments
or
when cleaning
new
carpet
due to
reduced
airflow
caused
by the
attachments
themselves
or by
Motor Protector
(Behind Hose)
new carpet
lint filling
the dust bag quickly.
Note:
Do not block motor protector.
Check
for and remove
clogs,
replace
bag if necessary.
See page 19, CLOG
REMOVAL
section.
Also
check
and
replace
any clogged
filters.
Thermal
Protector
This vacuum
cleaner
has a thermal
protector,
which
automatically
trips to
protect
the vacuum
cleaner
from
overheating,
if a clog prevents
the normal
flow of air to the motor, the thermal
protector
turns
the motor off automatically.
This allows
the motor to cool in order to
prevent
possible
damage
to the vacuum
cleaner.
To correct
problem:
Turn the vacuum
cleaner
off and unplug
the power cord from
the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner
to
cool and the thermal
protector
to reset.
Check
for and remove
clogs,
replace
bag if necessary.
See page
19, CLOG
REMOVAL
section.
Also
check
and
replace
any clogged
filters.
Wait
approximately
40-50 minutes
before
restarting
vacuum
cleaner.
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