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Edge Cleaner
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of the POWER-
MATEI_MGuide either
side of the POWER°
MATETMaiong base-
boards or next to fur-.
niture to help remove
dirt trapped at carpet
edges.
Overload Protector
The POWER°MATE TM
has built-in protection
against motor and
belt damage should
the brush jam. If the
brush slows down q[
stops, the over!cad
protector button pops
up and shuts off the
POWER-MATE 7M The
canister motor will
continue to run.
To correct problem:
See the TroubleShooting Chart on page 16,
To reset: Push in the overload protector button.
SuctionControl
The suction control allows you to change the vacu-
um suction for
Decrease
Suction
Increase
Suction
different fabric
and carpet
weights. Open-.
ing the control
decreases suc-
tion for draperies
and lightweight
rugs. while c!os-
ing the control
increases suction
for upholsteries
and carpets.
Personal injury Hazard
Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before
cleaning the brush area as brush may suddenly
re#a#. Faiiure to do so can result in personal injury.
CGnister
Indicator
On Some Models
Canister
Pedormance
_ndicator Light
/
The light comes on
whenever the airflow
becomes blocked;
dust bag needs
changing or canister
safety filter needs
cleaning.
NOTE: The light may also come on when using cer-
tain attachments, due to reduced air flow through
attachmenL
Performance Indicator
On Some Models
When the unit is running the
lines in the indicator win-
dows will be clear if there
are no clogs, When the lines
turn completely red there is
a need to check the dust
bag for being full of the other areas that may be
clogged, See page 11,
NOTE: Red lines may appear when using attach°
ments whiIe cleaning new carpet, due to reduced
air flow by the attachments themselves or by new
carpet fuzz filling the bag quickly,
POWER-MATETM
On Some Models
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The lower wand has a
"U" shaped flange in
the area where the
power cord attaches.
The base has a "U"
shaped slot near the
front caster.
The flange allows the
wands and POWER-
MATE TMto be stored
with the canister to
conserve storage
space. The canister
must be stored on end
for this feature to be
used.
The wand will s!ip out of
the slot as it is lifted up
for use and wilt slide into
the s!ot as it is lowered
for storage.