How To Clear A Blockage - Eureka NEU520 Series Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
Make sure vacuum is turned off
and power cord is unplugged.
Warning: Never operate
vacuum cleaner without all
filters, filter screen and dust
cup in proper position.
If vacuum is not cleaning properly,
or if no suction at end of hose,
check to be sure air path is not
blocked.
• Press release button and lift off
dust cup. Empty debris. Hold over
wastebasket and press lever to
release bottom lid (Fig. 1).
• Check filters and filter screen.
Remove any debris and shake off
dust (Fig. 2). (See maintenance
instructions on page 10.)
• Use finger to check for debris in
air path (Fig. 3).
If still no suction, check for
blockage in hose.
• Turn hose end counterclockwise
to unlock. Pull up on hose end to
release (Fig. 4).
• On other end of hose, press clip
to release and pull away from
hose inlet (Fig. 5).
• Flex hose to loosen debris. Use a
rod or similar blunt implement to
clear a blockage in hose (Fig. 6).
Use caution if there is any risk that
glass or nails could have become
imbedded in hose.
• Reattach upper and lower hoses.
Ensure that filters and dust cup
are returned to proper position.

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