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III. Troubleshooting
C. Electrical
1. Power cord gets hot.
Possible Cause
Solution
1. There is a short in the vacuum.
Check the Amps.
2. The cord is not uncoiled.
Uncoil the power cord.
2. No Power or vacuum is turning on/off
Possible Cause
Solution
1. There is no power to the outlet.
Check the outlet for power.
2. There is a break in the cord.
Replace the power cord.
See page15-18, II. Maintenance, F. Replacing the Power Cord
3. The circuit breaker needs reset.
Check and reset the circuit breaker on the back of the vacuum.
4. There is a pinched or cut wire.
If machine is shutting on and off when handle is moved check
the wiring in the grip for pinched or cut wires.
5. Handle switch or leads are damaged. Test the handle switch continuity. Replace if damaged.
See page 19, II. Maintenance, G. Replacing the Switch
6. Motor is dead.
Check motor for damage/burning/loose connections. Replace
motor if necessary.
See page 26, Replacing the Motor
B. Motor
1. Excessive vibration in motor.
Possible Cause
Solution
1. The fan is damaged.
Replace the fan.
See page 25, Replacing the Motor Fan
2. The motor is damaged.
Replace the motor.
See page 26, Replacing the Motor
2. Excessive sparks, arcing, or electrical smell coming from motor.
Possible Cause
Solution
1. The carbon brushes are worn.
Replace the motor. S
ee page 26, Replacing the Motor
2. The armature is damaged.
Replace the motor. S
ee page 26, Replacing the Motor
3. The armature is shorted out.
Replace the motor.
See page 26, Replacing the Motor
4. The commutators are worn.
Replace the motor.
See page 26, Replacing the Motor
5 There is excessive play in the bearings.Replace the motor.
See page 26, Replacing the Motor
3. Motor going on and off; not starting at times.
Possible Cause
Solution
1. The carbon brushes are stuck or worn. Replace the motor. S
ee page 26, Replacing the Motor
2. The armature is shorted out.
Replace the motor. S
ee page 26, Replacing the Motor
