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Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service
needed, other than maintenance described in this Use & Care Guide, should be performed
by a Sears or other qualified service agent.
WARNING
Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
Vacuum c{eaner
won't run.
Poor job of dirt
pick-up.
1. Unplugged at wall outlet. 1.
2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown 2.
fuse at household service panel.
3. Thermal protector tripped. 3.
4. Defective wail outlet. 4.
5. Handle screw not fight. 5.
1. Full or clogged dust bin. 1.
2. Floor tool selector valve. 2.
not in correct position.
3. Wrong pile height setting. 3.
4. Worn agitator. 4.
5. Clogged nozzle or bag holder. 5.
6. Clogged hose. 6.
Z Broken/misplaced belt. 7.
8. Hose not inserted fully. 8.
9. Motor protection system 9.
Plug in firmly and push ON/OFF
button.
Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
Allow vacuum cleaner to cool,
then reset thermal protector.
Check with a good
appliance/lamp, have properly
serviced.
Tighten screw.
Empty dust bin.
Change to correct position.
Adjust setting.
Replace agitator.
Check CLOG REMOVAL.
Check for clogs.
Replace/fix belt.
Insert hose fully.
Check for clogs.
activated.
10. Dirty filters. 10. Clean or replace as applicable.
Vacuum Cleaner picks 1. Wrong pile height setting. 1. Adjust setting.
up moveable rugs or
pushes too hard.
Agitator does not turn. 1. Broken belt 1. Replace belt.
2. Thermal protector tripped. 2. Allow vacuum cleaner to cool
40 - 50 minutes
Airflow restricted 1. Attachment use restricts air flow. 1. Check attachments for fuzz,
with attachment use. lint, pet hair or other debris.
Sound changes. 2. New carpet fuzz clogged air path. 2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and
clean hose.
Difficulty adjusting pile 1. Vacuum cleaner not in proper 1. Place vacuum cleaner in the
height setting upright position, locked upright position.
Pet Handi Mate TM 1. Carpet pile or strings entangled 1. Clean agitator.
will not run when 2. Worn or broken belt. 2. Not a serviceable item, return to
attached. Sears store or service center for
replacement if under warranty.
Pet Hand[ Mate TM does 1. Carpet pile or strings entangled 1. Clean agitator.
poor job of dirt 2. Worn or broken belt. 2. Not a serviceable item, return to
pick-up. Sears store or service center for
replacement if under warranty.
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