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SupraLite vacuum cleaner, please read this manual first. This manual should be kept for future reference. To locate your nearest Authorized Riccar Dealer for sales or service, please visit our website at www.riccar.com or call 877-302-4746...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed. WARNING – Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. WARNING: ELECTRIC COULD OCCUR IF USED OUT- DOORS OR ON WET SURFACES.
– H OLARIZATION NSTRUCTIONS OUSEHOLD ODELS Models RSL1 and RSL2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
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Cloth Bag Nozzle ACUUM Power cord Handles The vacuum cleaner handle is packed as a separate component that requires assembly. VACUUM ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Installing the handle: 1. Release the handle bracket from the handle tube by removing the two screws (diagram 1).
SSEMBLING THE 3. Place the handle bracket back into position (diagram 3). 4. Secure with two screws removed in step 1. Positioning the power cord: (Models RSL1 only.) 1. Loosen, but do not remove, the screw holding the upper cord hook (diagram 4).
UTOMATIC Your upright vacuum cleaner is designed with an automatic, self-adjusting rug nozzle. No manual adjustments are required. The height of the nozzle is instantly and automatically adjusted to the carpet pile height. This self- adjusting feature allows the rug nozzle to float evenly over all carpet pile sur faces.
OW TO 1. Unzip outer cloth bag (diagram 7). 2. Remove used bag by pressing the bag holder tab and pulling bag off vacuum (diagram 8). Discard used bag. 3. To install new bag, position the bottom of the bag collar into the bag collar holder (diagram 9).
CAUTION: First, disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet. To remove bottom plate: 1. After unplugging the power cord, turn the vacuum cleaner over, exposing the underside. 2. Press the two holding tabs inward (diagram 11) releasing the bottom plate.
OW TO CAUTION: First, disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet. 1. Turn the unit over and remove the bottom plate (see "How to Remove Bottom Plate"). 2. Remove the brush roll and the worn or broken belt from the brush roll pulley and the motor drive shaft (diagram 13).
OW TO Nozzle Tabs EPLACE THE WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric Nozzle shock and injury from moving parts, unplug screws vacuum before cleaning or servicing. 1. First remove the nozzle housing. Turn the unit over to expose the underside.
Electrical surging can be a result of, though not limited to, a jammed brush roll (i.e. vacuuming up a sock or throw rug) or a jammed motor fan. Should your vacuum cleaner experi- Circuit Breaker ence a jammed brush roll with the cir- Reset Button...
• Change filter bags as recommended to maximize optimal cleaning efficiency. • Always use genuine filter bags and replacement parts. Use of other products may result in poor cleaning performance and potential vacuum cleaner damage and may void vacuum warranty. Genuine filtration products are designed for maximum cleaning performance.
IMPORTANT WARRANTY CONDITIONS: The warranty registration should be completed on the Riccar website (www.riccar.com) or the attached card must be filled out and returned to Riccar within LEANER Riccar’s Limited Warranty 30 days of purchase in order to register warranty coverage.