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general maintenance / troubleshooting
Pivot lower housing and remove clog (Fig.8/4).
To reassemble, be sure tabs are engaged. Pivot the lower
housing closed (Fig.8/5).
Rotate locking ring back round to secure.
9. Troubleshooting
WARNING:
To reduce risk of personal injury,
unplug vacuum cleaner before servicing.
PROBLEM:
Cleaner won’t run
Cause:
Not properly plugged into wall outlet.
Solution:
Plug in firmly.
Cause:
No electricity in wall outlet.
Solution:
Check fuse or breaker.
Cause:
On/off switch not turned on.
Solution:
Push on/off switch to on.
Cause:
Motor thermostat tripped.
Solution:
Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Leave for one (1) hour. See page 3.
Cause:
Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
Solution:
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won't pick up
Cause:
Full or clogged dirt container.
Solution:
Clean dirt container.
Cause:
Clogged nozzle.
Solution:
Remove obstruction.
Cause:
Clogged dirt inlet.
Solution:
Remove suction channel cover and remove
obstruction.
Cause:
Clogged hose.
Solution:
Remove obstruction.
Cause:
Hose not inserted fully.
Solution:
Push hose in securely.
Cause:
Dirty filters or filter container.
Solution:
Clean/change filters or filter container.
PROBLEM: Accessories won't pick up
Cause:
Accessories not attached correctly.
Solution:
Refer to page 5 for fitting information.
PROBLEM: Brushbar does not turn
Cause:
Brushbar blocked.
Solution:
Remove blockages.
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.
Fig.8/4
TABS
Fig.8/5
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