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Press firmly to ensure each end is completely inserted.
Check to make sure the belt is centred on the agitator
pulley and that the brushbar turns.
Replace the belt cover.
Replace the power head cover and turn the unit over
carefully.
Replace the lower plate, screwing in all five (5) screws.
Replace the lower plate.
Once the lower plate is attached, replace the base plate
with the four (4) screws.
Changing the Headlight Bulb
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the
power cord must be disconnected before removing
the dirt container or HEPA filter or before changing
the filters or performing maintenance/troubleshooting
checks.
Turn the unit off and unplug from the power supply.
With a flat head screwdriver, carefully snap off the
headlight cover by pressing down on the two notches on
the lens cover (Fig.7/5)
Lift off the headlight cover and remove the old bulb by
pulling it out carefully.
Replace the new bulb by pushing it in carefully.
Replace the headlight cover by pushing it in so that it
clicks back in place.
8. Storage
IMPORTANT:
Always unplug the vacuum cleaner
from the electrical outlet and wrap the cord as
directed before storing.
NOTE:
Always store the vacuum cleaner in the upright
position.
9. Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
PROBLEM: Vacuum cleaner won't run
Cause:
Not properly plugged into electrical outlet.
Solution:
Plug in securely.
Cause:
No electricity in the electrical outlet.
Solution:
Check fuse or breaker.
Cause:
On/off switch not turned on.
Solution:
Push on/off switch to ‘on’.
Cause:
Motor thermostat has tripped.
Solution:
Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Leave for one (1) hour before switching the
vacuum cleaner back on.
Cause:
Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
Solution:
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t pick up/loss of suction.
Cause:
Dirt container not installed properly.
Solution:
Review dirt container replacement.
Cause:
Dirt container full or blocked.
Solution:
Empty dirt container.
Cause:
Clogged filters.
Solution:
Remove, clean and replace filters.
PROBLEM: Accessories won’t pick up.
Cause:
Accessories are not attached correctly.
Solution:
Refer to section 5.
Cause:
TurboBrush / TurboTool is clogged.
Solution:
Refer to section 7.
Cause:
Hose / Stretch Hose is not installed correctly.
Solution:
Refer to section 7.
PROBLEM: Dust escaping from the vacuum cleaner.
Cause:
Dirt container full.
Solution:
Empty dirt container.
Cause:
Dirt container not installed correctly.
Solution:
Review dirt container replacement.
Cause:
Hose / Stretch Hose (Model: V-112P only) is
not installed correctly.
Solution:
Review installation.
Cause:
Filter not installed completely.
Solution:
Remove, clean and replace filters.
maintenance/ storage/ troubleshooting
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Fig.7/5
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