Shark EP710 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 1
Handle Assembly
1. Remove the screw located just below
the top edge of the back of the
vacuum. (fig. 1)
Cord Assembly
1. Make sure that the quick release
cord holder is in the upright
position.
2. Remove the wire tie from the
power cord.
3. Wrap the cord into place by
wrapping it in a clockwise direction
around the quick release cord
holder and the lower cord holder
as shown. (fig. 3)
2. Position the handle as shown in fig. 2.
Fig. 2
3. While holding the power cord out of the
way, slide the handle into the opening at
the top of the vacuum.
4. Insert the screw so that it passes
through the handle into the vacuum.
5. Begin to tighten the screw with your
fingers. It may be necessary to adjust
the handle slightly. Using a screwdriver,
tighten the screw.
Caution: Do not over tighten. Over
tightening could strip
the screw holes. Do not
operate the vacuum
without the screw in place.
Fig. 3
4. Turn the quick release cord holder
to the left or to the right to unwrap
the power cord. (Fig. 4)
Fig. 4
Assembling Your Vacuum Cleaner
Attachment Storage
After the handle has been assembled to
the body of the vacuum and the power
cord has been wrapped around the
cord holders, the attachments can be
assembled.
1. Insert the end of the hose into one
of the extension tubes and place
this extension tube into the slot of
the inlet hose.
2. Loop the loose hose over the hose
hook.
3. Place the other extension tube into
the extension tube holder.
4. Slide the crevice tool inside the
extension tube when not in use.
5. Place the dusting brush into the
dusting brush holder.
Carpet Height Adjustment
To select a pile height setting:
1. Turn vacuum cleaner "Off".
2. Select a pile height setting by tilting
the vacuum cleaner back until the
front wheels are lifted slightly off the
floor.
3. Slide the adjustment lever to the
desired setting. (Fig. 6)
Suggested Pile Height Setting:
You may need to raise the height of the
vacuum to make some jobs easier,
such as scatter rugs and longer pile
carpets. Suggested settings are:
HIGH: shag carpet, long pile, plush
scatter rugs
MED: medium to long pile
LOW: short to medium pile, bare
floors
EX LOW: very low pile, bare floors
Place unit in "HIGH" setting when using
attachments to prevent possible floor
damage.
Attention: Special care is required
when vacuuming certain types of carpet
or floor covering. Always check the
carpet or floor covering manufacturer's
recommended cleaning instructions
before vacuuming.
Note: Always remove the power plug
from the wall outlet before assembling or
removing accessories.
How to Start
The upright vacuum can be used on
multiple types of carpeting, bare floors
or upholstery with attachments. When
using the attachment tools such as the
crevice tool and the dusting brush,
place the handle of the vacuum in the
upright position. (Fig. 5)
1. Turn the quick release cord holder
to either side 180° to release the
power cord.
2. Plug the power cord into the
electrical outlet.
3. Step on the handle release pedal
to release the handle.
4. Step on the On/Off button to turn
the vacuum "On".
Fig. 5
Warning: Do not plug in if the power
On/Off button is in the
"On" position.
Fig. 6
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