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Maintenance: Clearing a Clog
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Remove dirt tank and
check suction inlet
located on body of
vacuum for debris.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Vacuum
cleaner won't
turn on
Vacuum
cleaner won't
pick up dirt
Tools won't
pick up
Visible dirt
escaping
from cleaner
Vacuum
cleaner
difficult to
push
Cord will not
retract
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NOTE: If clog persists, follow the floor brush roll maintenance
steps on page 8 and inspect air passageways for obstructions.
Possible causes
Blown fuse/tripped breakers
in home
Hose not attached to foot suction
opening
Crack or hole in hose
Broken or stretched drive belt
Rotating floor brush bristles worn
Rotating floor brush jammed
Filters are dirty
Clog in vacuum
Dirt container or upper tank not
installed properly
Filters are dirty
Clog in vacuum
Dirt container full
Filters missing or installed
incorrectly
Incorrect height adjustment
Knotted or twisted
Grasp upper hose end and twist elbow
counterclockwise to remove. Remove
lower hose end by pulling it from
vacuum base. Unclog by inserting a
"blunt" object, like a broom handle, into
hose to dislodge blockage. Do not use
sharp objects.
Remedies
Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
Grasp quick reach handle and firmly push
hose wand onto the suction opening
Check hose and replace if needed
Replace drive belt, see page 9
Replace brush
Remove brush and clean debris
from brush ends
Check and clean pre-motor and
post-motor filters, see page 7-8
Follow instructions on page 9 for
clearing clogs
Position correctly and lock in place
Check and clean pre-motor and
post-motor filters, see page 7-8
Follow instructions on page 9 for
clearing clogs
Empty dirt container
Check pre-motor and post-motor
filters for correct installation
Adjust powerfoot to correct height
setting
Follow instructions on page 6
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