Kirby Avalir, Owner'S Manual

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UPRIGHT & PORT
ABLE CLEANER
Adjusting the Cleaning Height
The Toe-Touch Control, located over the front wheel, raises and
lowers the Power Nozzle. The numbered settings are for carpet
and floors. The dotted settings are for accessories and other
cleaning needs.
1
Turn the unit on. Press the Toe-Touch Control Upper Pedal
as often as necessary to lower the Power Nozzle to its
lowest setting.
2
Press the Toe-Touch Control Lower Pedal one notch at a time
to raise the Power Nozzle to the desired height.
Listen for the click with each raised notch. Count the clicks to
the desired setting.
Raise Unit Purpose
Lowest position Recommended: Carpets
1 Click up Optional: Deep Pile Carpeting
2 Clicks up Optional: Long Fiber Carpeting
3 Clicks up Recommended: Pet Hair Removal
4+ Clicks up Hose and Attachments
Tech Drive® Power Assist
Tech Drive power assist makes it easy to push or pull the unit
when the motor is on.
1
Turn Tech Drive power assist on by pressing down on the
side of the pedal marked D for drive. This eliminates most
of the effort required to move the unit when the unit
is turned on.
2
Put Tech Drive power assist in neutral by pressing down
on the side of the pedal marked N for neutral. This makes it
easier to push or pull the unit when the motor is turned off.
NOTICE Property Damage Risk. Put Tech Drive power assist
in neutral before vacuuming soft tile or hard floors. Failure to
follow this warning could result in damage to the floor.