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BEFORE OPERATING CLEANER,
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY.
Table of Contents
Maintenance and Customer Service, Polarized Plug Notice,
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page
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Accessories, Warranty, Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . page
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Parts List, Assembly, Operating Instructions,
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page
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General Information cont., To Replace Filter Dust Bag,
Bulb Replacement, How to Replace a Worn Belt,
To Adjust or Replace Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page
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Edge Brush Replacement, Motor Filter and Oreck Fresh Air
®
Scent Cartridge Replacement, Using an Oreck Fresh Air
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Tab,
Stuffing or Blockage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page
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Maintenance and Customer Service
Your Oreck vacuum cleaner is a product of precise engineering. The
motor bearings are permanently lubricated and should not be oiled. If
you require additional information or have problems with your Oreck
appliance, you may call ORECK customer service at:
0845 603 0153.
Please specify the model number and serial/code number which can be
found on the data plate on the back of the vacuum.
Save your sales or purchase slip. Should your Oreck appliance require
warranty service, present this slip to the Authorized Service Center as
your proof of purchase.
Important Electrical Information
The wires in the main lead are coloured in accordance with the following
code:
Blue - Neutral Brown - Live
If the colours of the wires in the main lead of this appliance do not corre-
spond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter
N or coloured black. The wire coloured brown
must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter
L or coloured
red.
Do not make any connection to the terminal marked E or
or coloured green and yellow.
This appliance is double insulated and no earth connection is necessary.
If you remove the plug from power supply cord, dispose of it.
A shock hazard could result if incorrect plug is inserted into a
13 AMP socket outlet.
When changing fuse, replace with the same size
replacement fuse.
Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted in place.
The fuse carrier is red and hinged to the plug. Do not use the plug
if it is different.
If necessary, you may contact customer service for replacement
fuse covers.
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not leave appliance unattended when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not operate the unit while in the upright and locked
position.
• Do not let the unit run while in any one stationary position
for any period of time. Keep the unit moving while in
operation.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service
center or call customer service at:
0845 603 0153.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close
door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not run appliance over cord.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything
that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body
away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not use to pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without filter bag assembly in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as gasoline or lighter fluid, or use in areas where
they may be present.
• Do not use appliance in an enclosed space where
flammable, explosive or toxic vapors are given off by oil
base paint, paint thinner, some mothproofing substances,
or in an area where flammable dust is present.
• Do not pick up toxic material such as chlorine bleach,
drain cleaner, gasoline, etc. with this appliance.
• Use caution when vacuuming over area rug edges and
fringe.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Household Use Only
