Replacing Secondary Filter; Replacing Post Filter; Replacing Headlight Bulb; Removing And Reinstalling Bottom Plate - Riccar 8900 Owner's Manual

Operation
Replacing secondary filter
The secondary filter protects the motor from
dust and dirt. Before installing a new filter bag,
check the filter. Accumulated dirt in the dust
compartment will be collected on this filter and
may restrict motor performance, when the filter
becomes dirty (diagram 2).
Cleaning secondary filter: Remove bag supporter
(some models only) by releasing the right tab on
the underside of bag supporter. Lift and rotate to
remove bag supporter. Now, remove secondary
filter from bottom of dust compartment. Replace
with new filter. Reinstall bag supporter.
Note: Riccar exhaust filters cannot be washed
or re-used.
Replacing post filter
Your Riccar vacuum cleaner is equipped with an
auxiliary post filter to capture fine dust particles
and purify the air before it exits the machine. It
is important to change the post filter regularly -
approximately every third filter bag change, or as
needed.
To change the Post Filter:
• Depress handle release pedal and move
vacuum to lower position (diagram 3).
• Remove exhaust filter by pressing the two
upper tabs and pulling filter away from vacuum
(diagram 4).
• Insert a new exhaust filter by inserting the lower
portion of the filter first and snap the upper
portion into the vacuum.
Note: Post filters cannot be washed.
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CAUTION:
First, disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the
electrical outlet.
Replacing headlight bulb
Remove the headlight bracket screw (diagram 5). Slide
bracket back and lift bracket upward and out of nozzle. To
remove the light bulb, pull straight out of socket. To install
new bulb, simply push bulb straight into socket for
a secure fit.
Removing and reinstalling bottom plate
Removing bottom plate: To replace any of the following
parts, place vacuum cleaner in the low position by using
the handle release pedal. Then, turn the vacuum cleaner
over, exposing the underside. Remove the two screws
holding the lower plate in place. Now remove the bottom
plate.
Installing bottom plate: install bottom plate making sure
bottom plate hinges are in place on front of housing
(diagram 6) before securing screws.
Edge cleaning feature
The edge cleaning feature provides for improved cleaning of
carpets near wall and stationary furniture.
Automatic self adjusting rug nozzle
Your Riccar upright vacuum cleaner is designed with
an Automatic Self Adjusting Rug Nozzle. No manual
adjustments are required. The height of the rug nozzle is
instantly and automatically adjusted to carpet pile height.
This self adjusting feature allows the rug nozzle to float
evenly over all carpet pile surfaces.
Carpet/Floor selector
(models 8900, 8925 & 8955 only)
When vacuuming bare floors or tile, or when using
attachments, disengage the brush roll by moving the
switch located on the nozzle housing to the floor setting
(diagram 7).
Operation
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