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9. Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
PROBLEM: Vacuum cleaner won't run
Cause:
Not properly plugged into electrical outlet.
Solution:
Plug in securely.
Cause:
No electricity in the electrical outlet.
Solution:
Check fuse or breaker.
Cause:
On/off switch not turned on.
Solution:
Push on/off switch to ‘on’.
Cause:
Motor thermostat has tripped.
Solution:
Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Leave for one (1) hour before switching the
vacuum cleaner back on.
Cause:
Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
Solution:
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t pick up/loss of suction.
Cause:
Full or clogged dirt container.
Solution:
Clean dirt container.
Cause:
Wrong pile height setting.
Solution:
Adjust brushbar height.
Cause:
Clogged nozzle.
Solution:
Remove obstruction.
Cause:
Clogged dirt inlet.
Solution:
Remove power head cover and remove
obstruction.
Cause:
Clogged hose.
Solution:
Remove obstruction.
Cause:
Broken belt.
Solution:
Replace belt.
Cause:
Hose not fully inserted.
Solution:
Push hose in securely.
Cause:
Dirty filters.
Solution:
Clean/change filters.
PROBLEM: Accessories won’t pick up.
Cause:
Accessories are not attached correctly.
Solution:
Refer to page 7 for fitting information.
PROBLEM: Cleaner picks up moveable rugs or pushes
too hard.
Cause:
Wrong brushbar height setting.
Solution:
Adjust brushbar height setting.
PROBLEM: Brushbar does not turn.
Cause:
Broken belt.
Solution:
Replace belt.
Cause:
Belt not installed correctly.
Solution:
Check belt changing and brushbar cleaning.
PROBLEM: Air flow restricted with attachment use.
Cause:
Attachment use restricts air flow.
Solution:
Check attachment.
Cause:
New carpet debris clogging air path.
Solution:
Remove obstruction.
troubleshooting
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