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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ALL C-SERIES VACUUMS
Starting The Machine - Figures 1 & 2
Before turning on your canister, make sure that you have a firm hold on the
handle grip to keep the machine from moving forward (figure 1).
1.
With the canister main power switch (14) in the OFF position, pull the
power cord out from the base of the canister. The power cord (17)
should be unwound from the cable reel at least two thirds of its
length.
Note:
do not over-extend the cord. The cable rewind is oper-
ated by pressing the rewind button (16). Before rewinding the cable,
always switch off and unplug the vacuum.
2.
Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 volt wall outlet located near
the floor.
3.
Press the main power switch on the base of the canister (14) gently
with your foot or hand. The green light (13) will illuminate indicating
that the power is on (C3.1 model only).
Operating the Machine - Figure 3
Adjust the telescopic tube (4) to the correct height by pushing the slide button (5) and
gently pulling the tube out to lengthen, or pushing it in to shorten. Release the slide but-
ton (5) to lock the tube to the adjusted height.
When changing heads, always switch the vacuum off with the main power switch (15), and
then unplug the power cord.
The “bag full or clog” light (#13, figure 1) works correctly only at full power. At lower power
levels, the “bag full or clog” light may illuminate incorrectly. Check the status of the filter
bag regularly at full power. If the light remains illuminated at full power, and the filter bag
is not full, check for clogs (see page 10).
To rewind power cord, switch the vacuum off with the main power switch (14), unplug the
machine, then press the rewind button (16). Hold the plug while rewinding the cord onto
the cord reel. Avoid letting the plug whip while rewinding.
WARNING!
The quality, condition, coating, texture, age and manufactur-
ing technique of all floor surfaces vary. Therefore, vacuums with rotating brushes, includ-
ing your SEBO, may damage some floor coverings or surfaces. Some types of high-gloss
hardwood floors, cushion vinyl, berber carpets, long shag, and delicate or hand-woven car-
pets are particularly vulnerable to damage by rotating brushes. When possible, consult the
materials supplied by your flooring manufacturer for information on proper upkeep and
cleaning.
To ensure that your new SEBO vacuum cleaner is compatible with your floor,
please test the vacuum cleaner on each type of flooring surface in a small inconspicu-
ous area to determine if any damage occurs. If damage occurs, stop using the vacuum
cleaner immediately!
!
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5
14
16
13
Figure 1
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Figure 3
Suction Control - Figure 2
C2.1 users:
the suction control dial is located on the top side of the canister on the power
switch (14). When the dial shows all yellow, the machine is operating at full suction.
Rotate the dial toward the black to reduce suction for vacuuming curtains or delicate fab-
rics.
C3.1 users:
for information on suction control,
refer to page 7 of this manual.
Suction Control dial on
the C2.1 canisters
Figure 2
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