Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service
needed, other than maintenance described in this Use & Care Guide, should be performed by
a Sears or other qualified service agent.
WARNING
Disconnectelectrlcal supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. Fail-
ure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
Vacuum Cleaner
1.
won't run.
2.
3.
4.
Poor job of dirt
1.
pick-up.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7
8.
Agitator
not turning
1.
Air flow
restricted
with attachment
use_ sound changes.
Unplugged at wall outlet.
Tripped circuit breaker/
blown fuse.
Tripped thermal protector.
ON/OFF
not turned on.
Full or clogged
dust cup.
Worn
agitator.
Clogged
nozzle
or dust cup.
Clogged hose.
Hole in hose.
Broken/misplaced
belt.
Hose not inserted fully.
Dirty filters.
Broken belt.
2. Carpet/Bare
floor selector
engaged
3. Belt installed incorrectly.
1. Attachment
use restricts
air flow.
2. New carpet fuzz clogged
air path.
1. Plug in firmty_ push on/off
switch to on. (p. 10)
2. Reset circuit breaker or
replace fuse at household
service panel.
3. See THERMAL PROTECTOR.
(p. 14)
4. Push ON/OFF switch to on.
(p. 10)
1. Empty dust cup. (p. 15-16)
2. Replace agitator. (p. 20-21)
3. Check REMOVING CLOGS.
(p. 22-23)
4. Check for clogs. (p. 22-23)
5. Replace hose.
6. Replace/fix
belt. (p. 20-21)
7. Insert hose fully.
8. Change/clean filters.
(p. 17-19)
1. Replace belt. (p. 20-21)
2. Disengage carpet/bare
floor selector. (p. 13)
3. Check REPLACING BELT.
(p. 22-23)
1. Check attachments for
clogs.
2. Check REMOVING CLOGS
and clean hose, (p. 22-23)
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