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0421 IH-2536
OPERATION
Please read the following operating instructions carefully.
They will help you to get the best performance from this
professional quality vacuum cleaner and to maintain it
in optimum condition.
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS FOR EASY AND
EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF THE BACKPACK VACUUM:
1. Open the lid and ensure that the cloth bag is
correctly located and the flexible ring provides a
proper seal when the lid is closed. For optimum
filtration and maximum hygiene, it is advisable
to use a paper vacuum bag in addition to the
standard cloth bag.
If using a paper vacuum bag, simply insert it into
the cloth bag, making sure that the cardboard
disk is centered on the flexible sealing ring. When
replacing the lid, the short nozzle in the center of
the lid will be forced into the central hole of the
cardboard disk of the paper vacuum bag thus
providing a tight seal. Make sure the paper vacuum
bag is tightly secured over the short nozzle before
vacuuming. Lock the lid down with the two latches.
NOTE: Always ensure that the vacuum bag
is empty before vacuuming. The backpack
vacuum has been fitted with a thermal overload
switch to protect the motor against damage
should the airflow be blocked for extended
periods. This may occur if the vacuum bag is
overfull or if the vacuum hose is blocked. The
vacuum motor will stop before it can get too hot.
If this happens, empty and thoroughly clean
the vacuum bag or free any blockage and
ensure that adequate airflow is restored. After the
vacuum cleaner has cooled to a safe operating
temperature, press the reset button on the
bottom of the vacuum cleaner to restart.
2. Place the backpack vacuum on your back, adjust
the shoulder straps until you feel comfortable and
then tighten the waist belt. The backpack vacuum is
designed to ride higher on your back for maximum
comfort.
3. Plug the cord into a 120 volt, grounded outlet.
Always unwind the cord completely before
vacuuming. It is important to maintain the power
cord in good condition. This unit ships with a 50'
16AWG x 3 conductor SJT extension cord. Always use
a 16 x 3 SJT extension cord when operating this unit.
Use care when pulling the cord around sharp edges
and through doorways.
CAUTION! Never operate the backpack vacuum
if the power cord is damaged in any way.
4. The vacuum hose is fitted into the cuff in the lid. It
should not be necessary to remove the hose in
normal operation.
5. Attach the extension wand to the hose and fit the
floor tool on the wand.
6. Turn the vacuum cleaner on. The toggle switch is
located on the switch box. Clip the switch box to the
waist belt.
• Clean the cloth vacuum bag regularly. After
emptying the vacuum bag, turn it inside out and
shake as much dust out of the fabric as possible.
Optimum performance is achieved by using a
paper vacuum bag with the cloth bag.
• Check the power cord for damage. Always unwind
the cable completely.
• Ensure that the vacuum hose, the extension wand
and the vacuuming accessories are not blocked.
• Ensure that the electrical outlet and the plug are
securely connected. Incorrect connections may
cause sparking and damage to the cable socket.
• Have your backpack vacuum serviced by a
qualified Sanitaire repair center if you suspect any
potential problems.
• Ensure that the flexible vacuum bag ring provides a
proper seal before vacuuming.
MAINTENANCE
