Sanitaire SC5700 Series Owner's Manual page 12

NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing.
PROBLEM
Motor will not start.
Motor suddenly stops.
Does not clean the carpet or fl oor.
No suction at the end of hose.
Headlight not working.
Noise from brush roll area.
Cleaner is hard to push.
Cleaner height knob will not turn.
Bag Cover will not go onto cleaner properly.
Hood will not come off.
Missing parts or questions?
Part No. 74957_Rev2
12 (08/09)
SOLUTION
Push plug securely into outlet.
Try another outlet.
Check circuit breaker.
Thermal Cut Off, see Page 3.
Clean or replace the fi lters: Hint: If picking up fi ne dust, the fi lters may not look dirty, but a fi ne
substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks the airfl ow through the fi lters.
Be sure the dust bag is properly seated into the cleaner body. Page 8.
Replace dust bag. Page 8.
Be sure hose adapter is secure on back of cleaner. Page 11.
Check base hose and long hose. Page 11.
Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape belt.
Clean hair and thread from bristles and end cap area.
Replace brush roll if bristles are worn.
Be sure hose adapter is secure. Page 11.
Clean or replace fi lters. Hint: If picking up fi ne dust, the fi lters may not look dirty, but a fi ne
substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks the airfl ow through the fi lters.
Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the airfl ow. Check base hose and long hose.
Page 11.
Replace dust bag. Page 8
Replace light bulb. Page 9.
Remove hood and clean debris or items
from the brush roll area.
Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape belt. Page 10.
Put handle in operating position. Tilt the cleaner back to raise the front wheels off fl oor. Then
turn the knob to a higher setting.
Replace a broken, cut loose or out of shape belt. Page 10.
Hint: Put handle in operating position. Tilt the cleaner back to raise the front wheels off fl oor.
Then turn the knob.
Dust bag must be installed properly in cleaner or bag cover will not go onto cleaner. Make
sure the dust bag cardboard fl ange is on the support shelf. See page 8.
Hood cannot be removed from cleaner unless the cleaner height setting is in the lowest or
highest position.
All three screws must be removed from the top of the hood. Page 10.
Call 1-800-800-8975 between 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (CST), Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.
to 6:30 p.m, Saturday. Know the model and serial numbers when you call.
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