Suction Hose And Cleaning The; Cleaning Blockages - Fantom FM742CS Instruction Manual

CLEARING BLOCKAGES AND CLEANING
THE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY
Caution: Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position and disconnect
the power cord from the wall outlet before clearing any blockages in the
suction hose and cleaning the agitator assembly.

Cleaning blockages

Cleaning blockages in the suction hose A, B
1
Set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position.
2
Remove the hose cuff from the suction inlet and
then remove any blockages from the hose.
3
Reattach the hose cuff to the suction inlet,and
then operate the vacuum cleaner to check that
the blockage has been properly cleared.If the hose
is still blocked,the suction force will be weak.
Cleaning blockages in the nozzle head
1
Remove the bottom plate(refer to page 14)
2
Remove any blockages from the nozzle head.
3
Reattach the bottom plate to the nozzle head, and then operate the vacuum cleaner
to check that the blockage has been properly cleared. If the nozzle head is still blocked,
the suction force will be weak.
Caution: When the suction hose A, B or Nozzle head is
blocked, the bypass valve will be opened
automatically to protect the motor, resulting
in the suction force being reduced. The bypass
valve will be at its original position automatically
after the blockage is removed.
Cleaning the agitator assembly
When threads get caught in the agitator assembly, clean the assembly.
Remove the bottom plate(refter to page 14)
Remove threads caught in the assembly by cutting them
with scissors.
Suction Hose A
Hose Cuff
Suction Inlet
Nozzle Head
Bypass Valve
Scissors
Threads
(Inside)
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