CLOG REMOVAL
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Clogs in the Hose - Figures 21, 22, 23 & 24
Check for suction at the end of the hose (6) by pulling the hose handle (19) out of the
suction opening (18). If you can only feel a small amount of suction, the clog is in the
hose. To clear a blockage in the hose, hold the hose handle upright with one hand
blocking the top and switch on the machine. Quickly lift your hand on and off the end
of the hose. If that does not clear the clog, you may also clear clogs by reversing the
hose. To remove the hose from the machine, lift the filter bag cover. Loosen the safe-
ty ring (#49, figure 23) located inside the cover by pushing the lever clockwise as
shown in figure 23. Remove the hose. Close the filter bag cover and insert the hose
handle into the connecting tube (#50, figure 24) of the filter cover. Hold the hose
upright with one hand blocking the top and switch on the machine. If necessary, quick-
ly lift your hand on and off the end of the hose. When the clog is cleared, remove the
hose handle from the connecting tube. Loosen the safety ring (49) and insert the other
end of the hose back into the connecting tube. Release the safety ring so that it
secures the hose. Make sure the hose is connected, then close the filter bag cover.
Note:
Do not insert a wire or stick into the hose. Doing so may cause damage to the
hose.
Clogs in the Swivel Neck - Figure 25
To check for a clog in the swivel neck (20), remove the head by pressing the release but-
ton (14). Pull the vacuum out of the swivel neck. Clean out pathway.
Always unplug vacuum from outlet before removing any clogs!
!
Figure 26
Figure 22
Figure 21
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Figure 23
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18
Figure 24
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19
50
CLOG REMOVAL IN THE POWER HEAD
Clogs in the Airflow Pathway -
Figure 26
Many clogs can be removed by accessing the airflow pathway via the orange colored
access door (51) located on the underside of the power head.
Clogs in the Swivel Neck - Figures 26 & 27
To check for a clog in the swivel neck (20), remove the head by pressing the release but-
ton (14). Pull the vacuum out of the swivel neck. Push the obstruction down the neck
with a stick or long screwdriver and remove it through the orange access door (51).
51
Figure 27
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R
Figure 25
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