Hose or hood electrical
connections.
Tripped overload protector in
PowerMate
Vacuum cleaner
PROTECTOR (page 15).
starts but shuts
off.
Tripped thermal protector in
canister.
PowerMate
unplugged.
Worn or broken belt.
Dirty brushroll or end caps.
PowerMate
®
will not run
Tripped overload protector in
when attached.
PowerMate
PROTECTOR (page 15).
Handle switch set to FLOOR
position.
Wrong pile height setting.
Vacuum cleaner
picks up
moveable rugs
-or- PowerMate
®
Suction too strong.
pushes too hard.
Dirty power cord.
Cord won't
rewind.
Cord jammed.
Vacuum cleaner
Wrong vacuuming pattern.
leaves marks
on carpet.
TROUBLESHOOTING
®
. See OVERLOAD
®
connections
®
. See OVERLOAD
- 24 -
Check connections, reconnect hose ends.
Remove any items that may be caught or
jammed, then re-start. If vacuum cleaner
starts and stops again, clean brushroll
and end caps, then re-start.
See THERMAL PROTECTOR (page 15).
Plug in firmly.
See BELT CHANGING AND BRUSHROLL
CLEANING (page 20).
Remove any items that may be caught or
jammed, then re-start. If vacuum cleaner
starts and stops again, clean brushroll
and end caps, then re-start.
Slide handle switch to CARPET position
to activate PowerMate
Adjust setting.
Reduce suction by turning suction control
on handle base to open airflow hole.
Clean the power cord.
Pull out cord and rewind.
See VACUUMING TIPS (page 12).
.
®