CANISTER CARE
REMOVING CLOGS
The vacuum cleaner creates suction that
picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries
the dirt to the dust bag through the
airfl
ow
passages. The dust bag lets the air pass
through, while it traps the dirt.
For best cleaning results
, keep the
airfl
ow passage open. Check the
starred ( ) areas occasionally
for clogs.
Turn
off
and unplug
vacuum cleaner from outlet
before checking
.
TO CHECK FOR CLOGS:
· Check dust bag and change if full. See
DUST BAG CHANGING
(page 19).
· Check motor safety
filter
and exhaust
filter
and replace if dirty. See
MOTOR
SAFETY FILTER CHANGING
(page 20)
and
EXHAUST FILTER CHANGING
(page 21).
· Check PowerMate
®
for any dirt or debris
in the belt path area or in the brushroll
area. Carefully remove any string or
debris located on the brushroll or end
caps. See
TO CLEAN BRUSHROLL
(page
23).
If the vacuum cleaner still has poor
suction, do the following:
1. Connect the hose to the canister and
turn vacuum cleaner on. Check the end
of the hose for suction. If there is good
suction on the hose handle, there is no
clog in the hose. If the suction is bad,
remove any dirt or debris in the hose
and handle.
2. Connect hose handle to wand. Check
the end of the wand for suction. If
there is good suction at the end of the
wand, there is no clog in the wand. If
the suction is bad, remove any dirt or
debris in the wand.
3. Check PowerMate
®
swivel. Remove any
dirt or debris.
1.
Turn
off
and unplug vacuum cleaner.
DO
NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner.
2.
To clean exterior, or to reduce static
electricity and dust build-up, wipe outer
surface with a clean, soft cloth that has
been dipped in a solution of mild liquid
detergent and water, then wrung dry. Wipe
dry after cleaning.
CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS
CAUTION
Do not use attachments if they are wet.
Attachments used in dirty areas, such as
under a refrigerator, should not be used on
other surfaces until they are washed. They
could leave marks.
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