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AX950
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INSTRUCTIONS
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1-800-798-7398

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  • Page 1 Powered Lift-Away® AX950 Series INSTRUCTIONS sharkclean.com 1-800-798-7398...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU for purchasing the Shark® APEX™ DuoClean™ Powered Lift-Away® REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE registeryourshark.com 1-800-798-7398 Scan QR code using mobile device TIP: You can find the RECORD THIS INFORMATION model and serial numbers Model Number: �������������������������������������� on the QR code label Serial Number: ��������������������������������������...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ......3 Getting to Know Your Shark® APEX DuoClean ™...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY • PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, fire, electric shock, and property damage resulting from improper use of the appliance, carefully observe the following instructions. This unit contains electrical connections and moving parts that potentially present risk to the user.
  • Page 5 31 DO NOT vacuum up flammable or blockages. combustible materials (e.g., lighter fluid, gasoline, or kerosene) or use vacuum in 22 Use only Shark brand filters and ® areas where they may be present. accessories. Using other brands will void warranty.
  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Shark® Apex Duoclean

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SHARK® APEX ™ DUOCLEAN POWERED LIFT-AWAY® ™ WELCOME! Congratulations on your purchase. Use this instruction manual to learn about your new vacuum’s great features. From assembly to use to maintenance, you will find it all in here.
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  • Page 8: Assembling Your Vacuum

    ASSEMBLING YOUR VACUUM TIP: Push hose clip STEP 1 STEP 2 into back of wand for convenience. TIP: For quick cord access, rotate upper hook down and remove cord. TIP: Use cord clip located on the side of wand to hold cord in place while vacuuming.
  • Page 9 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 3 Place pod onto wand and 4 Connect hose into back of 5 Store included accessories slide down to connect. pod, pressing it in until it on the accessory posts on clicks securely into place. the pod.
  • Page 10: Using Your Vacuum In Upright Mode

    USING YOUR VACUUM IN UPRIGHT MODE WARNING: DO NOT STEP 1 use to vacuum up drywall dust, fireplace ash, or embers. DO NOT use as an attachment to power tools for dust collection. WHAT DOES THE BRUSHROLL INDICATOR LIGHT MEAN? Solid Green The brushrolls are spinning and working as they should.
  • Page 11 STEP 2 STEP 3 2 Press power button to turn on vacuum. 3 Choose the appropriate setting. Please note the brushrolls will not spin Thick Carpet & Area Rug Cleaning unless the wand is reclined. Set floor selector to Thick Carpet/Area Rug.
  • Page 12: Using Your Vacuum In Above-Floor Mode

    USING YOUR VACUUM IN ABOVE-FLOOR MODE STEP 1 STEP 2 2 Insert desired tool directly To clean above-floor areas To clean with a longer with the handle, detach it onto wand or handle. reach, detach the wand from the wand by pressing from the floor nozzle the Handle Release by pressing the Wand...
  • Page 13: Using And Storing Your Deep-Cleaning

    USING AND STORING YOUR DEEP-CLEANING MOTORIZED PET TOOL USING YOUR STORING/REMOVING 3 Place it on the left tool DEEP-CLEANING YOUR DEEP-CLEANING post (marked with tool MOTORIZED PET TOOL MOTORIZED PET TOOL icon) with orange release button facing outwards. To use the tool, slide the To store the tool on your Push forward until the tool Rotate button down, then...
  • Page 14: Using Your Vacuum In Powered Lift-Away Mode

    USING YOUR VACUUM IN POWERED LIFT-AWAY® MODE WARNING: Ensure solid footing when using in Lift-Away mode. Using vacuum when you don’t have stable footing may result in personal injury. WHAT IS POWERED LIFT-AWAY? Our Powered Lift-Away feature allows you to remove the pod from the nozzle while maintaining the same power you have in upright mode.
  • Page 15: Lift-Away Cleaning

    LIFT-AWAY® CLEANING 2 For a convenient way to clean stairs, Attach desired accessory directly to the handle. For more cleaning reach, attach the detach wand and handle, then insert wand to the handle, then attach accessory handle into motorized floor nozzle. to the wand.
  • Page 16: Using Your Caddy

    USING YOUR CADDY If your vacuum comes with a caddy, use these instructions. To purchase a caddy, visit sharkaccessories.com TIP: Use the posts on the caddy to store additional cleaning accessories. TIP: You can store the nozzle on the back of the caddy.
  • Page 17 2 Cleaning in Powered Lift-Away REMOVING POD FROM CADDY mode ® allows you to still use the motorized When you are done cleaning with your floor nozzle. caddy, press the Powered Lift-Away button 3 To clean above-floor areas, use the wand to remove pod.
  • Page 18: Compatible Accessories

    COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES There are a variety of Mini Motorized Anti-Allergen Dust accessories that are Pet Brush Brush compatible with this Designed to remove pet Nylon fiber bristles specially vacuum series. hair and ground-in dirt designed for removing fine from carpeted stairs and dust and allergen particles The Quick Start Guide shows upholstery.
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  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE To keep your vacuum’s suction power optimal, follow STEP 1 STEP 2 these instructions. Make sure unit is off and cord is unplugged. WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock and unintended operation, turn off power and unplug unit before servicing.
  • Page 21: Cleaning The Filters

    STEP 3 FOAM FILTER FILTER FRAME FELT FILTER Filter Access HEPA CLEANING THE FILTERS Pre-Motor 3 Press top Dust Cup Empty Post-Motor (HEPA): (foam and felt): latch to access dust To access the HEPA filter, With the dust cup screen and remove built- reach under the grill, removed, take out the up debris as required.
  • Page 22: Cleaning The Brushroll

    MAINTENANCE - continued WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock and STEP 1 STEP 2 unintended operation, turn off power and unplug unit before servicing. TIP: You can also check for blockages in the hose and tubes. Just remove the floor nozzle, dust cup, and hose and shine a flashlight in the openings.
  • Page 23: Cleaning The Soft Roller

    CLEANING THE SOFT ROLLER 4 Reinsert Soft Roller under rubber bumper in To remove Soft Roller from nozzle, lift it out by the pull tab. front of nozzle until it clicks into place. 2 You can also tap loose debris off the Soft CHECKING THE NOZZLE FOR BLOCKAGES Roller, or wipe it clean with a dry towel.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock and unintended operation, turn power off and unplug unit before servicing. This vacuum nozzle is specifically designed to pull in all types of debris and therefore can give the feeling of being self-propelled, especially on short carpets. If you’d like to feel less pull forward when using, you can change the handle mode setting from Carpet to either Hard Floor (for slower brush speed) or High Carpet (for less suction).
  • Page 25 Vacuum turns off on its own or Brushroll Indicator Light flashes red. • This vacuum is equipped with a motor-protective thermostat. If your vacuum overheats, the thermostat will automatically turn the suction motor off. Perform the following steps to reset the thermostat: 1.
  • Page 26 NOTES 1-800-798-7398...
  • Page 27: Warranty

    SEVEN (7) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The 7-Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of SharkNinja Operating LLC. Warranty coverage applies to the original owner and to the original product only and is not transferable. SharkNinja warrants that the unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 7 years from the date of purchase when it is used under normal household conditions and maintained according to the requirements outlined in this instruction manual, subject to the following conditions and exclusions.
  • Page 28 Illustrations may differ from actual product. We are constantly striving to improve our products; therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice. SHARK, LIFT-AWAY, and POWERED LIFT-AWAY are registered trademarks of SharkNinja Operating LLC. APEX, DUOCLEAN, and MULTIFLEX are trademarks of SharkNinja Operating LLC.

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