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A) HANDLE ASSEMBLY

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C) ON / OFF SWITCH

To start or stop the vacuum cleaner,
push the switch to 

“I”

to turn it 

ON

, and

to 

“O”

to turn it 

OFF

.

B) POWER CORD STORAGE

NOTE:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance

has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
To avoid any possible damage to the power cord, never run
over the cord or allow it to become caught in the rotary
brush.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE / OPERATE YOUR CLEANER

1) Insert the base of the handle into

the top of the body of the
machine as shown. Push down
the handle and tighten the screw.

2) Set the hose around the hose

clip.

3) Turn the upper cord hook to

the upright position and wind
the power cord around the
upper and lower cord hooks.

IMPORTANT: Do not over
tighten the screw.

1) Turn the upper hook to

release the power cord
for instant use.

2) Set the power cord into

the cord clip to help
secure it during use

Hose clip

Upper cord hook

Lower
cord hook/
Carrying
handle

Summary of Contents for S184

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Vacuum Cleaner S183 S184 Please carefully study these Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and note the listed Important Safety Instructions ...

Page 2: ...Do not run the vacuum cleaner over the cord Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands Do not put any object into the openings Do not use with any opening blocked Keep openings free of dust lint hair and anything that may block or reduce air flow Keep hair loose clothing fing...

Page 3: ...r E Foot pedal F Beater bar selector Carry handle J Exhaust cover HEPA filter Bumper Cleaning head Head light S184 only D Variable power control S184 only A 3 Upper cord hook B 1 Power cord A 2 Hose clip A 3 Lower cord hook Carrying handle I Dust bag Extension tube Crevice nozzle Dusting brush Hose Hose clip ...

Page 4: ... the plug in any way To avoid any possible damage to the power cord never run over the cord or allow it to become caught in the rotary brush HOW TO ASSEMBLE OPERATE YOUR CLEANER 1 Insert the base of the handle into the top of the body of the machine as shown Push down the handle and tighten the screw 2 Set the hose around the hose clip 3 Turn the upper cord hook to the upright position and wind th...

Page 5: ... Middle position For normal cleaning press the foot pedal and pull back the handle to a comfortable angle 3 Low position For cleaning under furniture press the pedal a second time The handle may now be lowered almost to the floor as shown MIN To clean curtains and soft furnishings with tool attached MAX To continuously clean with high suction power This vacuum cleaner incorporates a variable power...

Page 6: ... 1 To use the accessories keep the vacuum cleaner upright and slide the BEATER BAR SELECTOR to the STOP position 2 Pull the hose out of the intake port a the lower left of the vacuum and release it from the hose clip Connect the desired accessory as illustrate below NOTE When finished using the accessory re insert the hose end into the intake port and place the hose under the clip The accessories ...

Page 7: ...e is clogged see BLOCKAGES Due to the smaller intake the yellow mark may also appear when using the crevice tool 1 Remove the dust cover by pulling it forwards 2 Grip the handle of the dust bag and pull the bag out of the dust compartment 3 Close dust bag tab to avoid dust leakage and put it away 4 Install the new dust bag by placing the hole over the exhaust port and pressing it into place as sho...

Page 8: ... the correct position If there is an obstruction remove it Replace the belt In addition to the dust bag the vacuum cleaner contains two filters a central filter that protects the motor fig 1 and a HEPA filter that removes particles from the exhausted air fig 2 The HEPA filter should be changed every six months or whenever it becomes dirty The central filter should be changed or rinsed out whenever...

Page 9: ...a blunt instrument taking care not to damage the hose If the obstruction occurs in the suction pipe it can be removed with care as shown in Fig 2 IMPORTANT NOTE Before replacing any part always DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Suction pipe inlet DO NOT USE YOUR FINGERS OR HANDS TO REMOVE OR CLEAN THE BEATER BAR When it is necessary to remove thread string hair etc which has wound ...

Page 10: ...ater bar pulley Re insert the bar into its supports and turn the beater bar to ensure that the belt is seated correctly Fig 3 4 Replace the base plate and re fasten the screws securely HOW TO REPLACE BEATER BAR SIDE BRUSHES SHAFT SUPPORT A B 1 First remove the base plate drive belt and beater bar assembly as illustrated above 2 Remove the 2 screws at both ends of the beater bar assembly and separa...

Page 11: ...ord in your free hand while vacuuming in order to avoid running over the cord To store the vacuum 1 Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright position 2 Turn off the vacuum cleaner 3 Unplug it from the electrical supply 4 Replace the hose and accessories 5 Store the cord as outlined in POWER CORD STORAGE Store the cleaner away from heat sources such as radiators fires or direct sunlight ...

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