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OPERATION MANUAL

VACUUM CLEANER

MODELS

• IMPORTANT SAFETY  INSTRUCTIONS ....   2

• PARTS  IDENTIFICATION ...........................   4

• SPECIFICATIONS ........................................   4

• OPERATING  INSTRUCTIONS ...................   6

• MAINTENANCE  INSTRUCTIONS .............. 11

• REPLACEMENT  INSTRUCTIONS ............. 13

• BEFORE  REQUESTING  SERVICE ........... 19

• DESCRIPTION  OF  ACCESSORIES .......... 20

• SPANISH DIGEST ....................................... 21

CONTENTS

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Thank you very much for buying  another quality by
Brother.

Before using your Brother vacuum cleaner, please
read this operation manual carefully to obtain  the
best use from your vacuum cleaner.

CT1200/CT1500Layout

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Summary of Contents for CT-1200

Page 1: ...MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 11 REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 13 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE 19 DESCRIPTION OF ACCESSORIES 20 SPANISH DIGEST 21 CONTENTS PAGE Thank you very much for buying another quality by Brother Before using your Brother vacuum cleaner please read this operation manual carefully to obtain the best use from your vacuum cleaner ...

Page 2: ... pull or carry this vacuum cleaner by the power cord Do not use the power cord as a handle close a door on the cord or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not run the vacuum over the cord Running over the cord may damage the insulation resulting in an electrical short If the insulation is damaged immedi ately remove the plug from the electrical outlet...

Page 3: ...ose or pull the hose forcibly Do not pick up objects such as waste paper plastic sheets tissue paper or wrappings which may clog the hose and filters Do not pick up a lot of dust at once Thismayclogthefiltersandrapidlyreducetheperformanceofthevacuumcleaner Do not expose this vacuum cleaner to high temperatures while operating or during storage Store this vacuum cleaner in a dry place Use the carry...

Page 4: ...0 Power Cord Bumper Grill ON OFF Switch Exhaust Filter Cover Dirt Compartment Rug Floor Selector Dust Body Max Fill Line Max Fill Line Dirt Compartment Handle Head Cover FEATURES MODEL INPUT Amp CORD LENGTH Ft HEADLIGHT 12 0 YES YES 12 0 24 35 CT1200 CT1500 ...

Page 5: ...ING REAR PARTS IDENTIFICATION Extension Hose Power Cord Rug Floor Selector CT1500only Telescopic Wand Cord Storage Hooks Handle Screw Upholstery Tool with Detachable Brush Carrying Handle Floor Tools Selector Valve System Suction Hose Crevice Tool Foot Pedal Release Name Plate ...

Page 6: ...rd in the clip located on the upper cord storage hook as shown Fig 3 1 HOW TO WIND POWER CORD Wrap excess cord around the cord stor age hooks to prevent dragging and any in terference with clean ing Fig 4 2 Fig 3 HOW TO RELEASE POWER CORD Fig 5 Rotate the upper cord storage hook downward for quick cord release Fig 5 Fig 4 MakesuretheON OFF switch on the handle is positioned to the front of the vac...

Page 7: ... or when using the On Board Tools By pushing the handle for ward until the handle is locked this vacuum cleaner will stand on its legs and wheels Fig 7 Normal position This position is used for normal cleaning Fig 8 Fig 6 Parallel position This position is used for cleaning under furniture To rotate to the Parallel position depress the pedal again Fig 9 EDGE CLEANING These models have Edge Cleanin...

Page 8: ...table tops books lamps baseboards etc Use without the brush for draperies mattresses clothing carpeted stairs etc Fig 14 Crevice tool Combination Expandable Stair Floor Uphol stery tool with Detachable Brush Fig 16 2 Combination Stair Floor Upholstery tool with Detachable Brush Pull both ends outward for the Upholstery tool to expand Fig 16 1 To return to the original size push both ends toward th...

Page 9: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Crevice tool Wide upholstery tool Telecospic wand HOW TO USE THE EXTENSION HOSE You can extend the reach further by using the extension hose packed in the box Extension hose Fig 17 ...

Page 10: ... FLOOR selector should only be adjusted while the vacuum cleaner is turned ON and in the upright position HEAT PROTECTION SYSTEM This vacuum cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the motor from overheating If the vacuum cleaner suddenly shuts off push the ON OFF switch to the OFF position and unplug the cleaner Check the vacuum cleaner for a possible source of overheating such as a full d...

Page 11: ... clean the dirt compartment Wash with soap and water using a soft brush Do not dry with hair dryer or heater NOTE Very fine materials such as face powder plaster or fine powder may seal the filters and cause loss of suction When vacuuming this type of material be sure to empty the dirt compartment and clean the filters more frequently before reaching the Max Fill Line 5 Replace the net filter asse...

Page 12: ...rt compartment HOW TO CLEAN THE MAIN FILTER Fig 28 1 2 3 Release dirt compartment from the vacuum cleaner Pull out main filter case Remove main filter from the case and scrub the filter Wash the filter with soap and water Allow the filter to completely dry before putting back in the filter case Replace the filter case into the dust body 5 6 Main Filter Dust Body Main Filter case Valve To tools Val...

Page 13: ...tch away from the mounting screw Fig 30 Then remove the bottom plate 1 2 Fig 30 Fig 31 HOW TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT LAMP Removethelenscoverbyunscrewingthescrew Fig 32 Remove the lamp from the socket by pushing in gently and turning counterclockwise Fig 33 1 Install the new lamp by pushing it gently into the socket and turning clockwise Fig 33 2 Use any standard bayonet base vacuum cleaner lamp rat...

Page 14: ...belt around the motor shaft and agitator pulley Fig 37 Re insert the agitator assembly making sure that both ends of the agitator assembly fit in the groove of the unit Be sure the belt is not twisted and all rotating parts move smoothly Install the shelter plate completely in the groove with the marking of R side toward the belt cover R means Rear After re installing the shelter plate close the b...

Page 15: ...own Fig 40 Then re insert the agitator assembly making sure that both ends of the agitator assembly fit in the groove of the nozzle head Fig 41 Be sure to install the new flat belt into the guide properly Fig 39 Fig 40 Fig 41 5 Be sure that the flat belt is not twisted and all rotating parts move smoothly Fig 42 After reinstalling the pulley cover close the belt cover and replace the bottom plate ...

Page 16: ... the agitator shaft 3 Pull or pry out the main pulley and the brush rotor B from agitator pipe Fig 46 Agitator pipe Main pulley Brush rotor B Agitator shaft Agitator support R E clip 4 Now the brushes can be easily removed Fig 47 Brush Fig 44 Fig 45 Fig 46 Fig 47 Fig 43 5 After inserting the new brushes rein stall the main pulley and the brush rotor B Make sure they are completely and firmly inser...

Page 17: ...om the agitator shaft by turning counterclockwise Fig 50 Then pull out the washer and the agita tor support A from the agitator shaft Screw Agitator support A HOW TO REPLACE BRUSH ROTOR A CT1500 type Fig 50 2 Remove the screw from the brush rotor A Fig 51 3 Fig 51 4 5 Fig 52 Fig 49 REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Nut Nut Left hand screw Washer Washer Washer Washer Washer Brush rotor A Brush rotor B Brush...

Page 18: ...agitator support B from the agitator shaft as shown Fig 55 Pull out or pry the agitator pipe with the brush and the brush rotor B from the agitator shaft Fig 56 Take care not to bend or deform the agitator shaft Then pull out the brush rotor B from the agitator pipe Fig 57 Now the brushes can be removed eas ily Fig 58 Afterinsertingthenewbrushes reinstall the agitator pipe and the brush rotor B Ma...

Page 19: ...ference TO WRITE NOTE Always remember to have the vacuum cleaner turned OFF and disconnect the plug from the power outlet before working on the vacuum cleaner TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Motor does not start when the power switch is in the ON position Check if the power cord plug is completely inserted into the outlet Insert the plug properly into the outlet The agitator does not rotate wh...

Page 20: ...DRTR A016VBKZ FCAT A074VBK0 PBRS A062VBEA FYOK A012VBEA BRUSH BASE SLIDE IN PBRS A088VBEZ 2PCS PBRS A089VBEZ 2PCS PBRS A086VBEZ 2PCS PBRS A087VBEZ 2PCS NET FILTER ASSY FYOK A011VBEA AGITATOR LAMP TELESCOPIC WAND CREVICE TOOL RLMP A003VBE0 FPIPPA134VBKZ UCATSA057VBFB ITEM PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER EXTENSION HOSE DHOS A181VBK0 EXHAUST FILTER FLAT BELT ITEM PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER MAIN FILTER...

Page 21: ...io del aparato deje que todas las partes métalicas se enfrien Puedenocurrirdescargaseléctricassise utilizaenexterioresosuperficiesmojadas No deje el aparato desatendido cuando esté enchufado Desenchúfelo del tomacorrientecuandonoloutiliceyantes de realizar el servicio Deberá tenerse mucho cuidado cuando se utilice por o cerca de niños No deje que sea utilizado como un juguete Utilice el aparato só...

Page 22: ...i tiene dificultades con su aspiradora utilice primero este gráfico de localización y reparación de averías antes de solicitar el servicio NOTA Acuérdese siempre de desconectar la clavija del tomacorriente antes de manipular la aspiradora GRAFICO DE LOCALIZACION Y REPARACION DE AVERIAS Problema Comprobación El motor no arranca cuando elinterruptordealimentación está en posición ON El agitador no g...

Page 23: ...BEA CONJUNTO DE CERDAS P AGITADOR PBRS A088VBEZ 2Píezas PBRS A089VBEZ 2Píezas PBRS A086VBEZ 2Píezas PBRS A087VBEZ 2Píezas FILTRO DE RED ENSAMBLADO FYOK A011VBEA AGITATOR LAMPARA TUBO TELESCOPICO TUBO PARA HENDIDURAS RLMP A003VBE0 FPIPPA134VBKZ UCATSA057VBFB DESCRIPCION DEL ARTICULO NUMERO DE PARTE ARTICULO TUBO DE EXTENSION DHOS A181VBK0 FILTRO DE DESCARGA CORREA PLANA ARTICULO DESCRIPCION DEL ART...

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