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Review this chart to find do-it-yourself
solutions
for minor performance
problems_ Any ser-
vice needed,
other than those described
in this owner's
manual, should
be performed
by
an authorized
service
representative,
iF,
WARNING
Electrical
...............................................................
Shock Hazard
Disconnect
electrical
supply
before
servicing
or cleaning
the unit.
Failure
to do so could result
in electrical
shock or personal
injury.
ii i,ii
IHII
Cleaner won't run.
1.
2.
3.
Poor job of dirt
1,
pick-up.
2.
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4o
5o
6,
7.
8_
9,
I0.
Unplugged at wali outlet.
Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse
at household service panel.
On!off switch not turned on
Full or clogged
dust bag,
Wrong pile height setting
Worn agitator
Clogged
nozzle or bag holder
Clogged
hose
Hole in hose
Broken/misplaced
belt
1. Plug in firmly, push on/off switch to
OR
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.,
Hose not inserted
fully
8.
Motor protection
system activated
9.
Dirty fitters.
10.
3. Push on/off switch to on.
1. Change
bag. (page 14)
2. Adjust setting,
(page 7)
3. Replace agitator,
(page 21)
4. Check CLOG REMOVAL,
(page 19)_
5. Check for clogs, (page 19)
6. Replace hose
7.
Replace/fix
belt, (page 16-18).
Insert hose fully, (page 10),
Check for clogs, (page 19)
Change
filters, (page 15)
Cleaner picks up
1o Wrong pile height setting
1. Adjust setting, (page 7)
moveable rugs or
pushes too hard.
Light won't work.
Burned out light bulb.
Change light bulb, (page 20)
"L
1o
2.
3,
Broken belt.,
Bare floor setector in bare
floor setting.
Belt installed incorrectly.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
1.
1.
Full or clogged dust bag.
Dirty filters.
Clogged airflow passage
1.
1o
2.
3.
Agitator does not
turn.
2.
3.
4.
1,
2,
1.
1o
Performance indicator,
some models, Is red.
Replace belt, (pages 16-I8),,
Move serector to the carpet setting,
(page 7)
Check BELT CHANGING AND
AGITATOR CLEANING,
(pages t6-18).
Change bag, (page 14)
Change filters, (page 15)_,
Ciear clog from airflow passage,
(page 19).
This is normal Light should go off
when tool ts removed,
Certain attachment tools
Air flow restricted
Attachment use restricts air flow,
Check ATTACHMENTS, (page 8)
with attachment use,
Sound changes.
New carpet fuzz clogged air path
Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean
hose, (page 19),
Excessive noise as
Belt rubbing on carpet/bare floor
Push selector all the way forward,
vacuum Is shut off,
selector shaft.
(page 7)
Dirt Sensor, some
Dirty optic celts_
Clean optic ceils, (page !2)
models, will not work°
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