Operating the Vacuum
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10
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Fitting Unit to the Operators Back
N.B. Important
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the unit is ergonomically correct when the weight is distributed over the hips and not
on the shoulders.
e) Now pull on the lower shoulder straps to make a final adjustment (see fig 10) to shoulder pads so that the
unit does not "pull" backwards but make sure no contact is made with the upper back. (see fig 11)
2. Waist back pad adjustments
(see Fig. 9)
a) To unfasten hip belt pull Velcro flaps apart.
b) To tighten waist belt pull both flaps until firm tension is felt from the supporting side elastic and make sure
that the flap with the Velcro (right side) is against the body. Then fasten the left side flap to the right side firmly.
Now that adjustments are understood proceed to fit unit for operation
a) Preferably lift the vac onto a table or countertop for ease of fitting.
b) Loosen the shoulder straps (do not detach) slide arms under the shoulder straps so that padding is over the
shoulders. Make sure straps
do not
twist. Adjust secondary pads to suit.
c) Sit the vac on your back so that the
Back Support
is
on top of the hips into the lower back.
d) Tighten hip belt so that the unit is snug into the lower back on top of the hips. This requires pulling so that
the elastic is stretched to a comfortable position.
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13
A removable extension cable is supplied with this vacuum cleaner to allow ease of replacement for damaged
cables. PLEASE make sure that you follow the instructions to properly fit this extension cable through the cable
protector fitted to the vacuum cleaner (see Cable sheet). Release cable ties from the extension cable and en-
sure that the cable is not coiled when in use.
a) Plug in electric cable into a safe socket. To switch on, reach back with your left hand to the lower side of the
unit and flick the switch. (see fig. 12)
Remember to bend at the knees when plugging in the cord or when bending to pick something up.
b) Stand upright as much as possible, (see fig. 13) your arm on the handle grip should be almost straight, this
will ensure that your arm is more relaxed and the angle of the floor tool to the floor will make it easier to push.
Removal of the Vacuum
1. Flick off switch.
2. Unfasten Flaps on hip belt .
3. Loosen shoulder straps slightly. Slide pad off
one
shoulder and then off the other shoulder
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grabbing the
handle or lower the unit onto a table.
4. Unplug electric cord and wind the cord
starting from the machine end of cord
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not the plug end (see
fig. 14)
This
will help prevent the cable from twisting and causing premature failure. When the cable is wound,
place over
the hook on the carry handle DO NOT
wrap cable around the machine or place between the
body and the carry handle. (
see fig. 15)
