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Lubrication
The vacuum cleaner motor bearings are factory lubricated and
sealed. Further lubrication is not required.
General Cleaner Care
At least once a month, check
for and remove excessive lint,
string or hair from revolving
brush.
Wipe the outside of the cleaner
with a damp cloth. Also clean
the connector deflector
assembly area, base of cleaner
and fan housing area. If there is
dust in the outer bag, vacuum it
or shake it out.
A little preventative mainte-
nance will keep your cleaner
looking new and will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.
Cord Strain Relief
The cord strain relief located on the upper section of the handle is
designed to reduce stress on the cord at the base of the handle.
Should the power cord come
loose from the cord strain relief,
it can be easily reattached.
To attach the power cord to the
cord strain relief, grasp the
power cord approximately 12
inches from the base of the
handle. Pinch power cord
together and slide approxi-
mately 1-2 inches through the
bottom hole in flat side of cord
strain relief. Carefully slide
power cord loop over clamp on
cord strain relief and pull excess
until the power cord is tightly rested under clamp.
CAUTION—Wood Floors, Soft (Vinyl, Asphalt Tile, etc.) Floor
Surfaces and Polished Floor Finishes
Use floor and floor finish manufacturer’s recommended
methods of cleaning. The metal strip on the base of the cleaner
could be damaged if used on concrete or abrasive surfaces,
and, therefore, cause damage to wood floors, soft (vinyl,
asphalt tile, etc.) floor surfaces and polished floor surfaces. The
roller brush may also scuff very soft finishes. Do not operate
the unit while in the upright and locked position. Do not let the
unit run while in any one stationary position for any period of
time. Keep the unit moving while in operation.
To Replace Filter Dust Bag
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing.
BAG REMOVAL:
fig. 4
Hook bottom of bag collar opening under lip “B” of connector
assembly. Pull up on bag collar and snap over lip “A” of
connector.
fig. 5
Press on edges of bag collar to ensure bag is completely
installed.
IMPORTANT:
Check to make sure bag collar is behind lips “A” and “B”.
If it is not, dust will leak into outer bag. When filter bag is in place,
close outer bag with zipper fastener.
Using An Oreck Fresh Air
®
Tab
fig. 6
Your ORECK XL vacuum cleaner has a special ORECK
FRESH AIR tab pocket. This pocket is located inside the
area where the disposable paper bag attaches to the
intake tube. Insert tablet in pocket if desired.
How to Replace a Worn Belt
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing.
fig. 7
Remove the replacement belt from the storage channel.
fig. 8
Remove the door by removing the hold down screw
located on side of power head.
fig. 9
Slide the door forward by prying open with
screwdriver or coin.
fig. 10
Remove the belt from the brush roll pulley and the motor
drive shaft.
fig. 11
Loop the new belt over the motor drive shaft. Place the
opposite end of the belt on the brush roll pulley. Rotate
the brush roll three (3) complete revolutions to ensure
that no part of the belt is overhanging the end of the
motor drive shaft.
fig. 9
Replace the door by sliding it into the groove at the
bottom of the housing.
fig. 8
Replace the hold down screw and tighten.
To Adjust or Replace Brush
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing.
fig. 12
To determine if the brush is worn, place a firm straight
edge across the nozzle opening. If brush bristles do not
extend beyond baseplate, brush should be adjusted.
fig. 13
Remove the baseplate by removing 5 screws.
fig. 14
Remove the belt and brush roll from the housing.
fig. 15
Rotate both bearing assemblies at ends of brush roll to
show “OLD” and replace in the holding channels in the
housing.
NOTE:
The bearing assembly setting marked “OLD” has no ribs
on the top of the assembly. The one marked “NEW” has
several ribs. When rotating, make sure both bearing
assembly settings are the same and face up when
replacing the brush roll.
fig. 12
Reassemble the belt and the baseplate and check
bristle height above baseplate at each end of brush.
If a previous adjustment has already been made and bristle
height does not extend above baseplate, a new brush assembly
should be ordered.
IMPORTANT: Unless the brush is worn as indicated above,
both bearings must be in the “NEW” position. When
rotating, both bearings must be in the “OLD” position.
Unmatched settings will cause damage to your machine.
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