For location of nearest Eureka/Sanitaire Warranty Station or service information call 1-800-282-2886. COMMERCIAL UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER OWNER’S GUIDE SC785 SERIES Important Safeguards ... 2 General Information ... 6 Use ... 7-8 Accessories ... 9 Dust Bag ... 10 Filters ... 11 Brush Roll ...
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.
Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug.
CONSEILS DE SÉCURITÉ Lors de l’utilisation d’un appareil électrique, quelques précautions élémentaires doivent être observées, incluant les suivantes: LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER VOTRE ASPIRATEUR. AVERTISSEMENT Pour réduire le risque de feu, de choc électrique, ou de blessure: • Ne pas utiliser à...
INSTRUCTIONS VISANT LA MISE À LA TERRE Cet appareil doit être mis à la terre. En cas défaillance ou de panne éventuelles, la mise à la terre fournit au courant un chemin de moindre résistance qui réduit le risque de choc électrique. Cet appareil est pourvu d’un cordon muni d’un conducteur de terre et d’une fiche avec broche de terre.
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before cleaning unit. To keep the vacuum cleaner looking new, it can be wiped with a damp cloth and a mild soap solution, then thoroughly dried. Never use any type of chemical as chemicals can damage the cleaner.
HOW TO USE HANDLE RELEASE 3 POSITION ON/OFF SWITCH Power Switch Top position is Off. Middle position is for floor cleaning and cleaning with accessories (brush roll does not turn). Bottom position is for cleaning carpets (brush roll turns). Handle Release When handle is in collapsed position, press handle release button and rotate handle into upright position.
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HOW TO USE CORD RETAINER HANDLE COLLAPSE BUTTON CORD STORAGE HOOKS HANDLE RELEASE PEDAL RESET BUTTON RESET LIGHT Handle Release Pedal The handle release pedal is located next to the floor between the two wheels on the back of the cleaner. Step on the handle release pedal and pull back handle to find a comfortable operating position.
HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES Dusting Brush Collapse the handle from the upright position. Press handle release button and rotate handle down and against the body of the cleaner until it locks onto the body. The dusting brush and upholstery nozzle fit on both the hose and the wand with a built-in crevice tool.
DUST BAG (Style SL) The dust bag plays a very important role in the efficiency of the vacuum cleaner. The bag traps the dirt and allows the air to pass through. If the bag becomes clogged, no air can pass through the cleaner and no cleaning can take place, regardless of how powerful the unit is.
HOW TO MAINTAIN NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing the cleaner. Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the dust bag or filters. FILTERS The filters should be checked at each disposable dust bag change. If the filters are dirty, clean or replace for maximum performance of your cleaner.
HOW TO MAINTAIN NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing the cleaner. REPLACE BRUSH ROLL BELT Remove the 10 screws on the bottom of the power nozzle. Flip the power nozzle back upright and remove the hood.
THE SANITAIRE LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS Your Sanitaire commercial cleaner is warranted to be free from all defects in material and workmanship in normal use FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. The warranty is granted only to the original purchase of the cleaner.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service you must return the defective cleaner or cleaner part along with proof of purchase to any Eureka/Sanitaire Authorized Warranty Station. You will find the nearest location in the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners–Service and Repair." Be certain that the Warranty Station is “Eureka/ Sanitaire Authorized."...
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