Maintenance - Ryobi P719 Operator's Manual

ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE EXTENSION
WAND AND ACCESSORY TOOLS
See Figure 6, page 8
The extension wand and accessory tools can be used together
or separately for a variety of cleaning tasks.
To connect:
 Switch off unit and remove the battery pack.
 For the extension wand, align the pins on the extension
wand with the receptacle in the stick vacuum.
 Press together until it clicks into place.
 For accessory tools, insert the tool into the outlet of the
stick vacuum or the extension wand.
 Press together until it clicks into place.
 Replace battery pack.
To remove:
 Switch off unit and remove the battery pack.
 Depress locking tab and pull to remove.
EMPTYING/REMOVING/REATTACHING THE
DUST BOWL
See Figures 7 - 10, pages 8 - 9.
The dust bowl should be checked, emptied, and cleaned
periodically for maximum dust collection.
To empty:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Hold unit over waste receptacle.
This product contains no serviceable parts.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which could result in serious personal
injury.
NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 7 AFTER
OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
 Press lock button on bottom of bowl to release spring
loaded door.
 Shake lightly or tap sides to dislodge debris.
 Close door, pressing firmly until lock button engages.
To remove:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Push the release button located on top of the hand vac.
Pull the dust bowl down and out.
To reattach:
 Position the two sections as shown. Align the slot on the
bottom of dust bowl with the tab on the bottom of motor
housing, then snap the two sections together.
REMOVING BLOCKAGES AND CLEANING
THE ROLLER BAR
See Figure 11, page 9.
Obstructions in the roller bar may activate the overload
protection sensor and must be removed. The roller bar will
stop and the light on the roller bar will illuminate red.
To reset:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Remove the roller bar assembly from the wand or stick
vacuum base and clear any obstructions with a blunt
object.
NOTE: Use scissors to remove any threads or hair
wrapped around the roller bar.
 Wait at least 1 minute before reattaching the assembly.
CLEANING/REPLACING THE FILTER
See Figure 12, page 9.
 Remove the battery pack and the dust bowl.
 Remove the filter assembly by pulling it out of the dust
bowl.
 Shake or lightly brush any dust or dirt off the filter
assembly.
 Empty the dust bowl; wash if necessary. Before reattach-
ing to the hand vac, make sure all pieces are completely
dry.
 Install the filter assembly into the dust bowl. Reattach
the dust bowl by aligning the slot on the bottom of dust
bowl with the tab on the bottom of motor housing, then
snap the two sections together.
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