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Operating with the Power Head - Figures 8, 9 & 10
When the power head is on with the handle in the upright locked position (see figure 8), the
brush roller on your power head will not spin.
To release the power head from the upright locked position, press down on the foot pedal
(#15, figure 9) and lower the handle into the normal operating position. The brush roller
will then start spinning and the green light on the power head will illuminate. The handle
can be lowered to a horizontal position useful for vacuuming under beds.
NOTE:
the brush roller is off and stopped only when the machine is in an upright position
and the handle is completely locked in place, or when the hose handle is removed from the
side of the vacuum. If you have the machine at an angle, the brush roller will spin. Leaving
the machine in a stationary position for an extended period of time while the brush roller
is spinning may cause damage to your floor or carpet. You may also switch off the brush
roller by pressing the on/off switch (#35, figure 11) on the top of the power head.
You may adjust the suction control with the suction control slider (#3, figure 5) as you vac-
uum different surfaces or when using the accessory tools. For optimal cleaning and brush-
ing, operate the machine at the maximum suction power setting and push the power head
slowly over the carpet.
Always turn the power switch off when changing heads or unplugging the vacuum.
Slide
the power control slider on to its OFF position, then unplug the vacuum when changing
heads or storing the vacuum. Make sure the handle is in its upright locked position before
letting go of the handle.
NOTE:
When switching off the power switch, always make sure the
switch “clicks” into the OFF position before unplugging the power cord.
The use of a power head is recommended for the optimal cleaning of carpets. The rotating
of the swivel neck (#20, figure 10) allows the power head to move in any direction.
ADDITIONAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER HEADS
Figure 8
Figure 9
The Brush Height Adjustment Feature - Figure 11
To manually adjust the brush height, rotate the dial (33) for high carpet (dial set-
ting 4) and progressively lower to bare floor (dial setting 1). The amber light
located on top of the power head (34) will illuminate if the height setting is too
high (the green light (35) will also be illuminated). Dial down to the next number
until the amber light turns off (the green light will stay illuminated). If the amber
light does not turn off, the brush roller may be worn. Intermittent flickering is
normal.
Figure 11
33
34
35
Indicator Lights - Figure 11
By pushing the foot pedal (figure 9) and lowering the handle, you activate the power head and the brush begins spinning.
Failure to use the foot pedal will cause lasting damage to the machine. The electronic brush control constantly monitors the
status of the brush, communicating the status through the lights on top.
Green and Amber Light:
The brush is not fully engaged in the carpet. The height adjustment should be lowered. If the
(34 and 35, figure 11)
height adjustment is at its lowest setting, the brush is worn and needs to be replaced.
Green Light Only:
Brush is working well. We strongly recommend selecting a brush height that is only one level
(35, figure 11)
beneath that at which both the green and amber lights are on. For maximum cleaning perform-
ance, the brush height adjustment can be lowered to its lowest setting.
Amber Light Only:
The brush is blocked. Turn off the machine, unplug it, and then remove the blockage.
(34, figure 11)
To clean delicate or hard floor surfaces, the power head is equipped with an on/off switch (# 35, figure11). When this switch
is used to turn off the brush roller, the green indicator light is also turned off.
Figure 10
20
15
Brush Obstruction Light & Auto Shut Off – Figure 11
If an obstruction becomes jammed in the brush roller, an amber warning
light will quickly flash (34), the brush roller will immediately stop spinning
and the vacuum will shut off. The user should turn the power switch off, unplug
the machine, and immediately remove the obstruction. If the user restarts the
machine without removing the obstruction, the power head will again shut off
and the amber light will turn on. This prevents the belt from breaking and pro-
tects the motor from damage.