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Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any ser-
vice needed, other than those described in this owner's manual, should be performed by
an authorized service representative.
_r cleaning the unit.
.-Failuretodo_ so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
Cleaner won't run.
Poor Job of dirt
pick-up.
Cleaner picks up
moveable rugs or
pushes too hard.
1. Unplugged at wall outlet.
2.
3,
Tripped circuitbreaker/blown fuse
at household service panel.
On/off switchnot turned on.
Io Plug in firmly, push on/off switch to
On.
2o Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
6. Hole in hose. 6.
7. Broken/misplaced belt. 7.
8. Hose not Inserted fully 8.
9. Motor protection system activated. 9.
I0, Dlrty filters_ tO,
I. Wrong pile height setting. 1,
Agitatordoes not
turn.
Performance Indicator,
some models, Is red.
Air flow restricted
with attachment usa.
Sound changes.
1. Broken belt.
2. Bare floor selector in bare
floor setting.
3. Belt installed incorrectly.
I. Full or clogged dust bag°
2. Dirty filters.
3. Clogged airflow passage -
dirt tube, nozzle, hose,
4. Certain attachment toots,
1. Attachment use restricts
air flow.
Light won't work. 1. Burned out light bulb. 1.
1.
2. New carpet fuzz clogged air path°
Excessive noise as 1. Bert rubbing on carpet/bare floor
vacuum Is shut off. selector shaft°
22
II
2.
3,
4.
5,
Change bsg, (page 13).
Adjust setting, (page 8).
Replace brush, (page 21)o
Clean nozzle area, (page 19).
Check for clogs, (page 19).
Replacshose,
Replace/f'L_belt,(page17),
Insert hose fully, (page 9).
Check for ciogs, (page 19).
Clean filters, (page 14),
Adjust setting,(page 7)°
Change fightbulb, (page 20).
Replace belt, (page 16)o
2. Switch selectorto the carpet setting,
(page 7),
3. Check BELT CHANGING AND
BRUSH CLEANING, (page 17).
1. Change bag, (page 13)o
2. Clean filters, (page 14).
3. Clear clogfrom airflow passage.
(page 19).
4. Should return to normalwhen
tool isremoved.
1. Check ATTACHMENTS.
(page 8).
2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean
hose, (page 19)o
1. Push selector all the way forward.
1, Full or clogged dust bag
2. Wrong pileheight setting,
3. Worn brush,
4o Clogged nozzle or dirt tube,
5. Clogged hose.
3. Push on/off switchto om