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8. Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
!
unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
PROBLEM: Vacuum cleaner won't run
Cause:
Not properly plugged into wall outlet.
Solution:
Plug unit in firmly.
Cause:
No electricity in wall outlet.
Solution:
Check fuse or circuit breaker.
Cause:
On/off switch not turned on.
Solution:
Push on/off switch to the 'on' position.
Cause:
Motor thermostat has tripped.
Solution:
Switch off and unplug cleaner. Leave for
1 hour before switching the cleaner back on.
Cause:
Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
Solution:
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won't pick up/loss of suction
Cause:
Dirt container full or blocked.
Solution:
Empty dirt container.
Cause:
Wrong pile height setting.
Solution:
Adjust carpet height setting.
Cause:
Clogged nozzle.
Solution:
Remove obstruction.
Cause:
Clogged dirt inlet.
Solution:
Remove power head cover and remove
obstruction.
Cause:
Clogged hose.
Solution:
Remove obstruction.
Cause:
Broken belt.
Solution:
Replace belt.
Cause:
Hose not fully inserted.
Solution:
Push hose in securely.
Cause:
Dirty filters or debris screen.
Solution:
Clean/change filters or debris screen.
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PROBLEM: Accessories won't pick up
Cause:
Solution:
PROBLEM: Cleaner picks up moveable rugs or pushes
Cause:
Solution:
PROBLEM: Brushbar does not turn
Cause:
Solution:
Cause:
Solution:
PROBLEM: Air flow restricted with attachment use
Cause:
Solution:
Cause:
Solution:
Accessories not attached correctly.
Refer to pages 7-8 for fitting information.
too hard
Wrong carpet height setting.
Adjust carpet height setting. Refer to page 6.
Broken belt.
Replacement belt.
Belt installed incorrectly.
Review belt fitting and brushbar cleaning
instructions on pages 9-10.
Attachment use restricts air flow.
Check attachment.
New carpet debris clogging air path.
Remove obstruction. See page 11.
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