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Troubleshooting
Vacuum cleaner won’t run
Possible Causes
Remedies
Power cord not plugged in
Check electrical plug
Blown fuse/tripped breaker
Check/Replace fuse or
reset
breaker
Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt
Possible Causes
Remedies
Incorrect Height Adjustment
Adjust Powerfoot to correct
height
setting
Hose not attached to suction opening
Grasp Quick Reach Handle and
firmly push Hose Wand onto the
suction
opening
Twist ‘n Snap Hose not securely attached.
Make sure Twist ‘n Snap Hose is
snapped into locked position
Crack or hole in Hose
Check Hose and replace if needed
Broken or worn Drive Belt
Replace Drive Belt, see pg. 9-10
Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn
Replace brush
Rotating Floor Brush jammed
Remove brush and clean debris from
brush
ends
Clog in vacuum
Clear clog, see pg. 11-12
Dirt Container full
Empty Dirt Container
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury from moving
parts and/ or electrical shock, turn Power
Switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug
from electrical outlet before performing
troubleshooting checks.
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Suction Inlet
Air Passageway
Louvers
Hose Wand Base
Check Upper Tank and Louvers for build up or clogs.
Check to make sure Louvers are installed correctly. To
unlock the Louvers, grasp the rim and turn toward the left.
Pull straight down to remove. If the Louvers are
missing or not locked into place, check and clear the tube
in the center of the Dirt Container.
Remove the Twist ‘n Snap Hose from the vacuum by
turning to the left. Check the Suction Inlet, Hose and Hose
Wand for clogs. Remove any clogs from the hose using a
long, narrow object.
Check the Foot Hose for clogs. If needed, remove the screw
attaching the Hose Wand Base to the vacuum. Straighten
the Foot Hose and unclog with a long, narrow object.
If the clog persists, follow the instructions for Checking
the Rotating Floor Brush on page 9-10 and inspect the Air
Passageway for obstructions.
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Clearing Clogs Continued
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