8
TOLL FREE: 1-800-798-7398
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www.sharkclean.com
CAUTION:
Do not clean the unit
while it is charging.
1
Once a month, wipe down the
unit with a dry cloth, including
the area under the dust
container. Wipe away any hair,
fiber or other dirt that may have
built up in the chamber and on
the rotating brush. Do not use
any harsh cleaner or chemicals.
2
Do not immerse the unit in
water.
CLEANING THE ROTATING BRUSH
1
Press the dust container release
pedal with your foot and remove
the dust container from the unit.
(
Fig. 9
)
2
Turn the unit upside down.
Be
careful not to accidently turn
the unit on!
3
Remove the brush cover by
gently forcing it down. (
Fig. 13
)
4
Remove all hair, string or fibers
wrapped around the brush
bar. Using a pair of scissors,
carefully cut anything wound
around the brush bar. Avoid
damaging or cutting the bristles.
(
Fig. 14
)
3
MAINTENANCE
REMOVING AND REPLACING THE
BATTERY
NOTE:
If uncertain as to how
to remove your battery pack,
we suggest you take the unit
to a reputable small appliance
service technician to have this
service performed.
1
Press the dust container release
pedal with your foot and remove
the dust container from the unit.
(
Fig. 9
)
2
Turn the unit upside down.
Be
careful not to accidently turn
the unit on!
3
Push in the locking tab and lift
off the battery compartment
cover. (
Fig. 15
)
4
Carefully lift out the battery
pack and disconnect the wire
terminals by pulling apart the
wire terminal connectors.
Remove the battery pack.
(
Fig. 16
)
5
Connect the wire terminal from
the unit to the wire terminal
connector of the new battery
pack and replace the battery
pack into the unit. Replace the
battery compartment cover.
6
Follow the instructions on page
7 to charge your new battery
pack. Please call customer
service at 1-800-798-7398
if you have any problems
removing the battery pack.
IMPORTANT
This appliance
contains Ni-Cd batteries. The
batteries must be recycled
or disposed of in accordance
with local regulations. Please
consult your Yellow Pages or
local recycling center for more
information.
WARNING:
Never use ordinary
batteries for replacement as
these may leak and cause
damage.
Use only battery pack
XB1918
for replacement.
Ni-Cd BATTERY
MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY
1
To achieve the best
performance, empty the dust
container after each use. Press
the dust container release
pedal on the back of the unit
to remove the No-Touch dust
container. (
Fig. 9
)
2
Hold the dust container over
a trash can and press the
dust container empty button
located on the lower portion of
the handle. The trap door will
spring open and release the
debris into the trash can.
(
Fig. 10
)
3
To re-insert the dust container,
position it over the unit and
press down gently until it snaps
into place. (
Fig. 11
)
For easy insertion into the
base, tip the dust container
slightly forward.
push down on the handle to fold
it completely in half. The folding
pivot will audibly click into the
bent position. (
Fig. 12
)
CAUTION:
Any electronic
appliance should not be stored
in or exposed to areas of
high heat or humidity. Do not
store the unit close to stoves,
radiators, furnaces or in a
bathroom or bathing area.
1
Properly storing your unit
will keep it ready to go the
next time you want to use it.
Store the unit in a dry area
where it won’t be exposed to
the elements. For storing in
smaller spaces the handle folds
in half.
2
First press the Backsaver
™
release button to bend the
handle 90 degrees, then firmly
EMPTYING THE DUST CONTAINER
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
3
To clean under furniture, use
the Shark
®
Backsaver
™
folding
handle. Press the handle
release button and apply a bit
of pressure to bend the handle
forward. (
Fig. 7
) The Shark
®
Backsaver
™
joint will release
from the locked position to
reach messes under furniture.
(
Fig. 8
)
4
Do not use the unit to pick up
liquids or clean wet floors.
5
Do not use the unit on
concrete, tar or other rough
surfaces.
6
Do not use the unit to pick
up pieces of string or fabrics.
Do not use the unit to clean
tasseled or frayed carpets.
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
Fig. 12
USING YOUR CORDLESS FLOOR AND CARPET CLEANER -cont’d
STORING YOUR CORDLESS FLOOR AND CARPET CLEANER
Fig. 13
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 14
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