Table Of Contents; Service Information; Important Safeguards - Sanitaire SC500 Series Owner's Manual

INDEX
Service Information ................................................... 2
Important Safeguards ................................................ 2
Grounding Instructions .............................................. 3
Identify Parts .............................................................. 3
Operating Instructions ............................................... 4
Maintenance .............................................................. 5
Wearing the BackPack Vacuum ................................. 5
Warranty .................................................................... 6

Service Information

The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine
maintenance. If additional service is requires, telephone toll
free:
USA: 1-800-800-8975
Mexico: 5670-6169
Canada: 1-800-282-2886
If you prefer, you can write to Electrolux Home Care Products,
North America, Service Division, 10200 David Taylor Drive,
Charlotte, NC 28262. In Canada write to Electrolux Home
Care Products, North America, Service Division, 5855 Terry
Fox Way, Mississauga, ON, Canada L5V 3E4. Refer to The
Sanitaire Limited Warranty for complete service information.
!
DO NOT OIL the motors or the brush roll at
any time. The bearings are permanently
lubricated and sealed.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when plugged
in. Turn off the switch, and unplug the electrical cord when
not in use and before servicing.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is
not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors or dropped into water, return it to a service center
before using.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door
on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not
run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. (Refer to grounding
instructions).
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current
carrying capacity.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands or
operate without shoes.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything
that may reduce airflow.
• This vacuum cleaner creates suction. Keep hair, loose clothing,
fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving
parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust bag or filter(s) in place.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
• Store your cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.
• Keep your work area well lighted.
• Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS