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IMPORTANT BATTERY PACK
CHARGING NOTES
1. Charge when the air temperature is between
65-75ºF (18-24ºC) to assure longest
Battery Pack life and best performance.
2. It takes approximately 30 minutes to fully
charge a Battery Pack (other than when the
Conditioning Cycle is engaged). This will
provide approximately 30 minutes of
vacuuming when the Vacuum Cleaner is
used in carpet/bare floor mode. Run time is
reduced when the above-floor Cleaning
Wand is used.
3. The Battery Charger and Battery Pack may
become warm to the touch while charging.
This is a normal condition and does not
indicate a problem.
4. If the Battery Pack does not charge
normally:
• Check power at receptacle by plugging in
a lamp or other appliance.
• Check to see if receptacle is connected to
a light switch, which turns the power OFF
when you turn OFF the lights.
• Move Battery Charger and Battery Pack to
a location where the surrounding air
temperature is approximately 65º-75ºF
(18-24ºC).
• If charging problems persist, call the
Service Center.
5. DO NOT CONTINUE use if there is
insufficient power on jobs which were
easily done previously. The Battery Pack
should be recharged; follow the BATTERY
PACK CHARGING PROCEDURE described in
this Owner' s Manual. You may charge a
partially used Battery Pack whenever you
desire with no adverse effect on the
Battery Pack.
6. WARNING: To avoid Battery Charger
malfunction, never clean with or allow
exposed charging contacts to touch foreign
materials of a conductive nature, such as:
steel wool or aluminum foil. Metallic
particles should be kept away from Battery
Charger cavities.
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7. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of foreign
material entering the Battery Charger cavity,
close the Battery Charger Cover when Battery
Pack is not seated in the Battery Charger.
8. CAUTION: Always unplug the Battery Charger
from the electric outlet when there is no
Battery Pack in the cavity.
9. CAUTION: Unplug Battery Charger before
attempting to clean.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Other than cleaning the Mesh Pre-Filter as
indicated on page 8, this Battery Charger is
not user serviceable. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Battery Charger.
Servicing by our Authorized Service Center is
required to avoid damage to static-sensitive
internal components.
• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE THE
BATTERY PACK.
• To ensure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustments
must be performed by our authorized
Service Center.
Health Tip
If you suffer from allergies or asthma, take the Collection
Bin outdoors to empty. As you empty the dirt into the trash
can, gently tap the Collection Bin against the side of the
can to remove loose debris.
Cleaning The Collection Bin
The Collection Bin should be washed periodically.
1. Wash the Bin in warm water using a mild soap. Avoid
harsh or abrasive cleaners or sponges. Rinse
thoroughly. TO AVOID DAMAGE, DO NOT PLACE
COLLECTION BIN IN THE DISHWASHER.
2. Let it air dry. Make sure the Collection Bin is completely
dry before putting it back into the Vacuum Cleaner.
Cleaning The Foam Filter and Pleated
Filter Contained In The Collection Bin
Cover/Handle
To get the best possible performance from your Vacuum
Cleaner, clean the Foam Filter weekly and the Pleated
Filter monthly.
1. Remove the Collection Bin.
Bin Handle/Filter Assembly
(P/N 40114)
(contains
Foam Filter
and Pleated Filter)
Bin Web
and Shaft
(P/N 40116)
Thumb
Release
Figure 13a
2. The Bin Handle/Filter Assembly and the Bin Web and
Shaft join together to form the Collection Bin
Cover/Handle. See Figure 13a. Grasping the Bin
Handle/Filter Assembly in your right hand, and the Bin
Web and Shaft firmly in the other, press the Thumb
Release with your left thumb, Turn the Bin
Handle/Filter Assembly counter-clockwise to the
UNLOCKED position; until the 2 arrows line up.
(See Figure 12c.) Pull the Shaft away from the Bin
Handle/Filter Assembly.
3. Remove the Foam Filter from the bottom of the
Bin Handle/Filter Assembly. (See Figure 13b.)
Note that the Pleated Filter is permanently
affixed to the inside of the Handle. Rinse the
Foam Filter and the Bin Handle/Filter Assembly
with warm water and soap* and then rinse with
water only until water running out the bottom
is clean and there is no remaining soap.
Bin Handle/Filter Assembly
(P/N 40116)
Foam Filter
(P/N 40117)
Figure 13b
*For best results, immerse in soapy water for
30 minutes.
4. Air-dry both Filters: allow the Pleated Filter to
thoroughly dry for at least 24 hours.
5. Place clean Foam Filter into the bottom of the
Bin Handle/Filter Assembly. Carefully tuck the
edges of the Foam Filter inside the
rim of the Bin Handle/Filter Assembly. (See
Figure 13c.)
Figure 13c
IMPORTANT: FOR OPTIMUM VACUUMING
PERFORMANCE, THE FOAM FILTER SHOULD
BE WASHED WITH WARM, SOAPY WATER
EVERY WEEK.
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