To maintain
efficient cleaning,
the agitator
must be kept free of carpet fiber, string, or
hair build-up. After every 7 to 10 uses,
unplug and turn vacuum
cleaner over and
check agitator
for fiber and hair build-up.
Use scissors
to remove
any build-up entan-
gled around the agitator.
Always follow all safety precautions
when per-
forming
maintenance
to the vacuum
cleaner.
kWARNING
Electrical
Shock
Or Personal
Injury
Hazard
Disconnect
electrical
supply
before
performing
maintenance
to the unit.
Failure
to do so could
result
in
electrical
shock
or personal
injury
from
the vacuum
cleaner
suddenly
starting.
If the vacuum
cleaner
does not seem to have
adequate
suction, first check if the dust bag
is full or if a filter is clogged.
See DUST BAG
REPLACEMENT
sections.
If the dust bag and filter areas are free of
clogs, check the extension
hose. Rotate the
extension
hose release lever counterclock-
wise to release extension
hose.
Extension
Hose
_ Wand
Collar
Holder
Release
Lever
_Nozzle
Hose
Remove the lower end of the extension
hose
from the wand holder by grasping
the hose
collar, twisting,
and pulling straight up.
Plug in the vacuum
cleaner and turn it on.
Stretch the extension
hose to maximum
length and then allow the hose to return to
its natural length.
Hose
Storage
Position
Hose
Collar
Re-insert
the hose into the opening on the
body from which it was removed.
Press firmly
to assure connection.
Rotate
hose release
lever clockwise
to the locked position.
If the dust bag, filter areas and the hose
areas are free of clogs, disconnect
the noz-
zle hose from the wand holder and check the
nozzle for clogging.
IbWARNING
Personal
Injury
Hazard
DO NOT place hands
or feet under-
neath the unit at any time.
Clean the agitator
according
to the instruc-
tions in the AGITATOR
CLEANING
section.
Return the vacuum
cleaner
to the upright
position
before plugging
into an electrical
outlet.
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