Problem
Solution
6
Machine
does
not
start
and
makes
no
noise.
•
Wait
30
seconds
if
machine
is
warm.
Push
mo
‐
tor
protector
reset
button.
Use
a
small
object
to
be
sure
to
press
it
in
far
enough.
(Fig.
6
‐
1)
•
Check
electrical
cords
and
connections
for
breaks.
•
If
machine
is
equipped
with
the
optional
power
handle
casing,
be
sure
machine
is
plugged
into
the
receptacle
on
the
right.
(Fig.
6
‐
2)
Machine
does
not
start
and
makes
grunting
noise.
•
Tilt
machine
toward
the
foot
pedal
side
and
allow
brushes
to
rotate
at
full
speed
before
lowering
slowly
onto
the
carpet.
Only
one
brush
turns.
•
One
or
more
gears
have
stripped
and
need
replaced
before
use.
Machine
turns
on
prematurely.
•
Check
foot
pedal
for
wear
and
make
sure
spring
is
inserted
properly
to
keep
the
handle
in
an
upright
position.
Machine
bounces
roughly
when
in
use.
•
Inspect
brushes
for
directional
set
from
scrubbing
in
one
direction
too
long.
•
Inspect
axles
and
brush
end
caps
to
wear
which
will
cause
a
vibration.
HINT:
To
prevent
directional
set,
rotate
the
front
brush
end
to
end,
and
do
the
same
with
the
back
brush.
Do
this
at
day’s
end
or
after
2
‐
4
hours
of
continuous
use.
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