Kirby Avalir, Owner'S Manual

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GETTING ST
ARTED
Lift The Unit
Move the Handle Tilt Latch Lever away from bag to lock the base
in place. Use the handle on the bag arm to lift the unit.
Or, use the Lower Carrying Grip in the center of the handle
to lift the unit.
Belt Lifter
The Belt Lifter rotates a hook inside the Power Nozzle that lifts
and lowers the belt on to the Motor Shaft. It is used to:
1
Disengage the Brush Roll:
Turn the unit off. Raise the Headlight Hood. Flip out
the handle on the Belt Lifter. Use it to turn the Belt Lifter
counterclockwise until the red arrows line up. Close
the handle. Close the Headlight Hood.
In this position, the Brush Roll will not spin during
vacuuming.
Do not turn Belt Lifter when unit is on.
NOTICE Property Damage Risk. Reengage the Brush Roll
prior to storage so that it is not stretched on the Belt Lifter
hook. Failure to follow this notice could result in damage
to the belt.
2
Engage the Brush Roll:
Turn the unit off. Raise the Headlight Hood. Flip out the
handle on the Belt Lifter. Use it to turn the Belt Lifter
clockwise until the green arrows line up. Close the handle.
Close the Headlight Hood.
In this position, the Brush Roll will spin when vacuuming.