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clearing blockages / troubleshooting
Reposition tube on back of cleaner, replace 5 screws.
Checking Under Hood
Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.
Remove hood, belt and brush bar as described in previous
section. Look into opening (A) for blockages and remove
(Fig.7/4).
Replace belt, brush bar and hood.
If a Blockage Occurs During Powered Hand Tool Use
Disconnect powered hand tool from hose. Remove bottom
plate, belt guard and turbine as described in previous
section.
Remove any blockage from turbine channel (A) (Fig.7/5).
Replace belt turbine, brush roll, belt guard and bottom plate.
8. Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce the 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:
Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
Solution:
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Cause:
Motor thermostat tripped.
Solution:
Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Leave for one (1) hour. See page 3.
PROBLEM: Cleaner/tools won't pick up
Cause:
Broken or worn belt.
Solution:
replace belt.
Cause:
Brush bar worn.
Solution:
Replace brush bar.
Cause:
Dirt container full.
Solution:
Empty dirt container.
Cause:
Incorrect carpet height setting.
Solution:
Move nozzle control knob to lower setting.
Cause:
Blockage in air flow passages.
Solution:
Clear blockage - refer to section 7.
PROBLEM: Cleaner hard to push
Cause:
Incorrect carpet height setting.
Solution:
Move nozzle control knob to higher setting.
PROBLEM: Smoky/burning smell detected
Cause:
Belt broken or stretched.
Solution:
Replace brush bar as described in Section 7.
PROBLEM: Powered Hand Tool brushbar won’t turn
Cause:
Too much pressure being applied to tool.
Solution:
Continue using tool applying light pressure.
Cause:
Blockage in turbine channel.
Solution:
Remove blockage - refer to section 7.
Cause:
Broken or worn belt.
Solution:
Replace belt.
Cause:
Low cleaner suction.
Solution:
Check items under “Cleaner/tools won’t pick
up” above.
Fig.7/4
Fig.7/5
Fig.7/3
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