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cleaning blockages
8. Cleaning Blockages
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
the power cord must be disconnected before
performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
1.
Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug from the
electrical outlet.
2.
The flexible hose and stretch hose
(Model: VZL-118AT
& PS only)
can be disconnected from the vacuum
cleaner by pressing the release catch on the top of
the hose connector and pulling away from the
machine. Remove any blockages found then
reconnect the hose securely.
Removing debris from the TurboBrush
(Model: VZL-118AT, PS & C only)
The brushbar will stop rotating if it is blocked during
operation by vacuuming up foreign objects, or is strands of
carpet are wrapped around it.
Switch the vacuum cleaner off and disconnect the power
plug from the electrical outlet.
Lay the TurboBrush floor head on a flat surface and turn
over to expose the brushbar. Using a pair of scissors, cut
through any threads or hairs caught by the brushbar that
have wrapped around the guides (Fig.8/1).
Removing debris from the TurboTool
(Model: VZL-118P & PS only)
Switch the vacuum cleaner off and disconnect the power
plug from the electrical outlet.
Rotate the locking ring 180º (Fig.8/2).
Lift the top cover off and remove any blockage (Fig.8/3).
To re-assemble, ensure that the tabs are engage. Pivot the
lower housing closed and rotate the locking ring 180º
(Fig.8/3).
!
Fig.8/1
LOCKING RING
Fig.8/2
TABS
Fig.8/3
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