Shark SV736N User Manual page 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Charging Your Vacuum Cleaner
1. This cordless vacuum is powered by
rechargeable nickel-cadmium
batteries. Before using the vacuum,
charge the vacuum cleaner for a
minimum of 20 hours.
NOTE: Ensure that the On/Off
switch is in the "Off" position
before charging.
NOTE: Peak performance may only
be realized after the unit has been
charged and discharged two (2) or
three (3) times.
IMPORTANT: To maintain peak
performance of your cordless hand
vacuum, it is recommended that the
unit be fully discharged, then
completely re-charged at least once a
month.
2. Connect the charging jack to the
charging hole that is on the back of
the unit.
3. Plug the charger into wall outlet.
4. The charging indicator light
will shine green to indicate that the
vacuum cleaner being charged.
(See Fig. 1)
NOTE: Ensure that the On/Off
switch is in the "Off" position
before charging.
Fig. 1
Assembly
Note: Dust cup filter must always be
used when operating the hand
vacuum.
1. To open the dust cup compartment,
push the dust cup release button
and remove the dust cup
container. (Fig. 2)
2. Verify that the dust cup filter is
inside, then re-attach the dust cup
container to the hand vacuum.
(Fig. 3)
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
3. To attach the crevice tool to the
hand vacuum, push the attachment
into the suction hole in the front of
the dust container. (Fig. 4)
Fig. 4
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Using Your Cordless Vacuum
1. To start the unit, push the "On/Off"
switch to the "On" position.
2. To stop the vacuum cleaner, slide
the "On/Off" switch to the "Off"
position.
3. A crevice tool is provided for
cleaning narrow, hard to reach
places.
Using Your Motorized Brush
1. Make sure that the "On/Off" switch
is in the "Off" position.
2. Firmly insert the motorized brush
(Fig. 5) into the air-intake nozzle of
the dust cup container ensuring
that the contact pins are engaged
in the connector slots of the unit.
(Fig. 6)
Please note that this motorized
brush is for vacuuming short pile
carpets or rugs.
Metal
contact
pins
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
WARNING
: Do not touch the
motorized brush while it is in motion.
Changing & Cleaning the Dust Cup
Filter
To achieve the best performance,
empty the dust cup container and
clean the dust cup filter after each use.
1. To remove the dust cup container,
press down on the dust cup release
button and pull off the dust cup
container.
2. Pull out the dust cup filter.
3. Empty the dust from the dust cup
container. (See Fig. 7)
4. Rinse the dust cup filter in cold water,
and then wait until it dries completely
before replacing it back into the dust
cup container. Do not use a washing
machine to clean the dust cup filter.
Do not use a hair dryer to dry it. Air
dry only.
5. Replace the dust cup filter carefully
into the dust cup compartment.
NEVER operate vacuum cleaner
without dust cup filter in place.
6. Attach the dust cup container to the
cordless vacuum.
Fig. 7
NOTE
: It is recommended that the
dust cup filter be replaced every three
(3) months to ensure peak performance
of the unit.
CAUTION
: The suction hole must be
open and free of any obstructions at all
times. Otherwise, the motor will
overheat and could become damaged.
WARNING
: NEVER use ordinary
batteries for replacement, as these may
leak and damage your vacuum cleaner.
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