OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning the Dust Cup Carpet Height Adjustment
This upright vacuum can be used on
multiple types of carpeting, bare floors
or upholstery with attachments.
To select a pile height setting:
1. Turn vacuum cleaner "Off".
2. Select a pile height setting by
turning the carpet height adjustment
knob to the desired setting. (Fig. 4)
Removing & Emptying Dust Cup
5. With the unit still lying down, turn it
around and lift the cover of the
power head starting from the back
of the power head. (Fig. 20)
Warning: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, the power cord must be
disconnected before removing the dust
cup, HEPA filter,changing the filters or
performing maintenance/trouble shooting
checks.
Warning: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, the power cord must be
disconnected before removing the dust
cup, dust cup filter,changing the filters or
performing maintenance/trouble shooting
checks.
Fig. 20
6. Use a flat head screw driver to
remove the agitator.
7. Slide the flat head screw driver into
the left side of the power head
between the agitator and power
head housing and lift. (Fig. 21)
8. Carefully remove any residue that
may exist in the belt area.
9. If the belt has broken, remove any
loose pieces before replacing with a
new belt.
10.Hold the agitator with your hand. If
the belt is still attached to the
agitator, there will be tension on it.
11.Carefully lift the left side of the
agitator and then the right side.
12.Remove the worn or broken belt
from the motor drive shaft.
13 Loop the new belt first over the
motor drive shaft and then over the
agitator pulley on the agitator.
(Fig. 22)
Fig. 21
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. (Fig. 5) Suggested settings
are:
Fig. 4
The “Dust Cup” must always be emptied
when the dirt level reaches the "FULL"
line on the dust cup. To remove the dust
cup from the vacuum:
1. Remove the front cover of the
vacuum by lifting the front cover
release. (Fig. 6)
2. To remove the dust cup, lift the
dust cup release handle and pull
the dust cup out from the vacuum.
(Fig. 7)
3. To empty the dust cup, hold it by
the handle over a garbage can
and press on the trap door
release button to empty. (Fig. 8)
Fig. 6 Fig. 7
Fig. 8
5
Trap Door
Release
Button
8
Fig. 22
Cleaning & Changing the Belt
The dust cup can
be washed in
lukewarm water.
Do not use strong
detergents.
Ensure that the
dust cup is fully
dry before putting
back on the
vacuum cleaner.
(Fig. 18) Do not
wash in
dishwasher.
Fig. 18
Warning: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, the power cord must be
disconnected before removing the dust
cup, HEPA filter,changing the filters or
performing maintenance/trouble shooting
checks.
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.
HIGH: shag carpet, long pile,
plush scatter rugs, tools
MED: medium to long pile
LOW: short to medium
pile, bare floors
FLOOR: very low pile, bare
floors
Fig. 5
Occasionally the power nozzle drive
belt will require changing, the
frequency will depend upon the amount
of use your vacuum sees.
1. Turn the vacuum "Off" and unplug
from power supply.
2. With a Phillips #2 screw driver,
remove the two screws at the top of
the back of the power head.
(Fig. 19)
3. Release the handle by pressing on
the handle release pedal and pull
back on the handle until it releases
from its upright position. Then turn
the vacuum over and place on the
floor.
4. With a Phillips #2 screw driver
remove the two screws on the
bottom plate.
Fig. 19