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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning the Filter
It is recommended that the filter be
cleaned every full discharge of the
battery. To remove the foam filter:
1. Remove the dust cup from the
vacuum.
2. Pull out the filter fame with the foam
filter from the top. (Fig. 12)
3. Remove the foam filter and wash in
lukewarm water and let it air dry
completely before replacing it into the
vacuum. Never use a hair dryer or
any other hot forced air to dry the
foam filter.
4. When the foam filter is completely
dry, reinsert it into the filter frame and
replace it into the filter compartment.
NOTE: The foam filter must be replaced
every three months to maintain best
performance of the vacuum.
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Changing the Belt
Occasionally the motorized brush drive
belt will require changing, the frequency
will depend upon the amount of use your
stick vac sees. To change the belt:
1. Remove the motorized brush from
the vacuum.
2. Turn the motorized brush upside
down and using a screw driver,
remove the screw at the rear of the
access cover. (Fig. 13)
Fig. 13
3. Put the screw to the side and lift the
access cover to remove it. (Fig. 13)
4. Lift the end of the brush bar and
remove the end cap. (Fig. 14)
5. Remove any pieces of the belt.
6. Slide one end of the new belt around
the drive shaft and the other around
the brush roll. (Fig. 14)
7. Place the end cap on the end of the
brush roll
8. Align the end cap with the slot in the
motorized brush head and slide it
down carefully.
9. Snap the access cover in place and
replace the screw.
Drive
shaft
Belt
End
cap
Brush
roll
Fig. 14
Fig. 12
Filter
frame
Filter
compartment
Foam
filter
To Maximize the Life of your NiCd
Batteries
NOTE: If the product has never been
used or has been stored for an extended
period of time without use – it will take
several complete charge and discharge
cycles to realize the full operational time
of your product.
1. Charge the battery for 24 hours
before initial use. Failure to do so
will reduce the product’s battery life
significantly.
2. Only recharge when the battery is
fully discharged (or as close to fully
discharged as possible).
3. Do not store in areas of high
temperature or humidity.
4. Fully discharge, then completely
re-charge the unit at least once a
month.
5. After three (3) months of storage,
the product should be fully
discharged and then recharged to
maximize battery power.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Replacing the Battery
WARNING: NEVER use ordinary
batteries for replacement, as these may
leak and damage your vacuum cleaner.
Use only battery pack XBT800 provided
by EURO-PRO Operating LLC for
replacement.
Battery Pack Disposal
This stick vac is equipped with NiCd
batteries and you need to dispose of
them properly. When the battery pack is
no longer good for use, it must be
removed from the stick vac for disposal.
The battery pack must be recycled or
disposed of in accordance with local
regulations. Please consult your
Yellow Pages or local recycling
center for more information.
CAUTION
•
Use only with the battery pack
supplied with the unit.
• Never attempt to throw the battery
pack or unit into a fire or incinerate it.
• DO NOT attempt to remove or
damage the battery casing.
• Battery must be recycled or disposed
of properly at the end of it's service
life.
• DO NOT place batteries on metal
surfaces.
• DO NOT touch metal parts of the
batteries together as the batteries will
overheat.
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Cleaning the Motorized Brush
CAUTION: Remove the battery pack
to avoid the unit turning on
accidentally.
Periodically remove the motorized
brush from the stick vac to remove any
build up of lint, hair or fiber on the
rotating brush.
1. Remove the battery from the
battery pack compartment.
2. Place the vacuum on a flat surface
upside down.
3. Carefully slide a pair of scissors
under any trapped threads, pet hair,
or carpet fibers.
4. Cut along the threads, hair or fibers
and then remove these from
around the bristle brush.
NOTE: If your motorized brush
becomes jammed, your stick vac will
cease to operate. If this occurs, turn
the unit “Off” and allow the unit to cool
down for 2 minutes. Ensure that there
are not any threads or fibers around
brush. Then turn the power “On” and
unit should now operate normally. Call
customer service at 1 (800) 798-7398 if
the vacuum needs any other servicing.
6. Use only the charging base and
charging adapter supplied with the
product. If other chargers are used,
the batteries can fail causing damage
to the battery, product or personal
property.
7. The charging indicator light on the
charging base will light up when the
battery is inserted to be charged. If
the charging indicator does not light,
check to make sure that the battery
was inserted properly. If it still does
not light up, then check the fuse or
the breaker.
8. NiCd batteries have a long useful life
but at some time they will need to be
replaced. To purchase replacement
batteries visit www.sharkvac.com.