Kirby Avalir, Owner'S Manual

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17
GETTING ST
ARTED
Straight Suction Cleaning
Disengage the Brush Roll to use straight suction cleaning to vacu-
um hard floors, throw rugs and delicate carpets.
When using straight suction cleaning on bare floors, lower the
Power Nozzle as close as possible to the floor without touching
the floor.
Put Tech Drive® power assist in neutral when cleaning hard
floors.
For additional protection of hard floors, use the optional
Hard Floor Pad. See page 50.
Brush Roll Performance
Indicator Light
The Brush Roll Performance Indicator Light, located on the top of
the Power Nozzle turns on when the Brush Roll is spinning.
If the Brush Roll Performance Indicator Light flashes intermittently
or does not come on, the belt may not be engaged properly or
the belt may need to be replaced. See page 53.