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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
How to Clear a Blockage
Caution:
Make sure vacuum is turned off and power cord is unplugged.
If vacuum can’t clean carpet, or if no suction at end of hose, check to be sure air path is not
blocked.
1. Press release button and lift out dust container (Fig. 1)
2. Empty debris. Hold over wastebasket and press bottom lever to release bottom lid (Fig. 2).
3. Check filter screen. Remove any debris and shake off dust (See maintenance instructions on
page 10)
4. Loosen end of hose
5. Use a rod or similar blunt implement to clear a blockage in handle or hose. Stretch hose
to loosen debris. (Fig. 3). Use caution if there is any sharp objects that could have become
imbedded in hose
6. Remove dust container
Caution:
Be careful of anything sharp that could have imbedded or got stuck in the unit when
checking!
7. Use finger to check for debris in air path (Fig. 4)
8. Reinstall filters inside dust container and position dust container onto vacuum cleaner
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WARNING!
Never operate vacuum cleaner without foam filter and filter screen in proper
position.
