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Troubleshooting
WARNING:
to reduce the risk of electric shock,
the power cord must be disconnected before
performing
maintenance/troubleshooting
checks.
Vacuum will not run.
Vacuum is not picking up dirt.
Vacuum pushes scatter rugs (lightweight, movable rugs) on
carpets
setting.
Vacuum too hard to push on
carpets
setting.
Vacuum turns off on its own.
Headlight is off.
Brush roll does not engage when pedal is in
carpets
position.
Airflow is restricted.
Check to see if plugged in properly.
Check circuit breaker/fuse.
Check On/Off switch.
If vacuum still does not run, see
Resetting the Motor
Thermostat
on page 14.
Check the Dust Cup.
Check the Filters.
Check Height Adjustment Dial setting; see
Using the
Vacuum
on page 6.
If the Dust Cup doesn’t need cleaning, check for blockages; see
Checking for Blockages
on next page.
Move carpet-to-floor pedal to
bare floors/tools
to disengage
the Brush Roll.
Raise Height Adjustment Dial setting until vacuum glides easily
over carpet; see
Using the Vacuum
on page 6.
Motor Thermostat needs to be reset; see
Resetting the Motor
Thermostat
on page 14.
Change bulb; see
Changing the Headlight Bulb
on page 14.
Check to see if belt is broken or improperly installed.
Change belt, if broken; see
Replacing the Power Nozzle
Drive Belt
on page 14.
Check for blockages; see
Checking for Blockages
on
next page.
Check attachments for suction strength; clear blockages,
as required.
Problem
Suggested Action