Problem Solving - Eureka 2940-2969 Owner's Manual

ProblemSolving
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Problem Cause Solution
Motor wiii notstart ElectricPlug = Pushplug securelyinto outlet
• Try anotheroutlet
Checkcircuit breaker
Motor stopssuddenly ThermalCut Off * Referto page2
Doesnot cleanthe carpet or floor Filters
Dust Cup
Nosuction at the end of hose
Hose
Cleanerheight knobwill notturn
Missingparts or questions
Belt
Brushroll
HoseAdapter
Filters
Hose
Dust Cup
Cleanor replacefilters. Hint:If picking up fine dust,the filters may
not lookdirty, but a fine substancetends to reducesuctionwhen
it blocksthe airflow throughthe filter(s). Page10-12
Emptydust cup.Check to insurecup is properly seatedandsecured
with leverengaged. H int: Besurebothtop & bottomfiltersare in place
Be surehoseadapteris secureon backof cleaner. P age18.
Remove anyblockages from the hosethat restrictsthe airflow.Page18.
Checkto seethat the endof the hoseis firmlypressed intothe hose
retainerin the hoodofthe vacuum. P age18.
Checkbasehoseand longhose.Page18.
Replace a broken,cut, looseor out of shapebelt. Page14.
Cleanhair and threadfrom bristles and end cap area.
Replacebrushrollif bristlesare worn. Page14.
Be sure hoseadapteris secure.Page18.
Cleanor replacefilters. Hint:If picking up fine dust,the filters may
not lookdirty, but a fine substancetends to reducesuctionwhen
it blocksthe airflow throughthe filter(s). Page10-12.
Removeany clogsfrom hosethat restrictsthe airflow.Checkbase
hoseand long hose.Page 18.
Headlightnot working Lightbulb
Noisefrom the brushrollarea Brushroll • Removehood and cleandebris or itemsfrom the brushrollarea.
Page 14.
Belt • Replace a broken,cut, looseor out of shapebelt. Page14.
Cleaneris hardto push CleanerHeightSetting • Puthandle in operatingposition.Tilt the cleanerbackto raisethe
front wheels off the floor.Thenturn the knobto a highersetting.
Belt • Replace a broken,cut, looseor out of shapebelt. Page14.
CleanerHeightSetting • Hint:Puthandle in operatingposition.Tilt the cleanerback to
raisethe front wheels off floor.Thenturn the knob. Page8.
Emptydustcup.Checkto insurecupis properly seated and secured
with leverengaged. H int: Besurebothtop & bottomfiltersare in place.
Page10-12.
Replacelightbulb. Page16.
Call1-800-282-2886 between8 a.m.to 7:30 p.m.(CST),Monday-
Fridayand 10 a.m.to 6:30 p.m. (CST) Saturday.Knowthe model
and serial numberswhenyou call.
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