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Operating the Vac
1. Stand upright as much as possible, your arm working the handle grip should be as straight as
possible this will ensure that a) your arm is more relaxed and b) that the angle of the tubes/floor
tool to the floor is easiest to push.
2. Remember to bend the knees to pick things up.
Removal of Unit
1. Turn off switch.
2. Release buckle on hip belt.
3. Loosen shoulder straps slightly, slide pad off one shoulder and then the unit from the other shoulder.
4. Unplug electric cable and wind the cable
starting from machine end and NOT the plug end.
This will help to prevent the cable from twisting and premature failing. When the cable is wound,
place over
the hook position on the carry handle - DO NOT
wrap the cable around the
machine or place behind the vac between the handle bar.
Maintenance and Storage
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Always empty filter bag when full. The filter bag is removed by detaching the lid and then lifting out
the bag. Be careful not to get dust on the outside of the filter bag or inside the canister. Make sure
the bag support stand is in position at the bottom of the canister under the filter bag.
This support
stand must always be in position to support the filter bag to maintain vacuum
performance.
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Check filter bag for holes or tears. Replace filter bag immediately if torn or otherwise damaged.
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The cleaner the filter bag is kept, the better the vacuum performs.
Remember this vacuum
has powerful suction and can pull fine dust out of a carpet that other vacs may not have been able
to do - this can mean that fine dust will coat the inside of the filter bag that could effect the
performance - it could take a week or two to get all the fine dust out of the carpet. If fine dust, like
talc, cement/plaster and fine clay is picked up it will clog the filter bag and reduce suction.
Therefore, brush clean the inside of the filter bag regularly by turning the bag inside out to brush.
Alternatively fit a paper bag inside the cloth filter bag.
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Never wash the filter bag.
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After use detach hose and clean out any dust build-up around the swivel cuff - this can be done by
tilting and rotating detached cuff at vacuum inlet with vac switched on. Check hose, tubes, floor
tool and unit lid for blockages regularly.
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When electric cable is
unplugged
check for any damage especially cuts. If damaged replace
cable with a three core cable.
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Store unit upright on its base or hang by the carry handle. Always store cable on the hook of the
carry handle.
DO NOT wrap cable around the machine and DO NOT store cable behind
the machine over the carry handle bar.
Paper filter bags
These are available from our supplier where you purchased this machine.
