General Maintenance / Troubleshooting - Vax Performance Cyclonic V-008SC Instruction Manual

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Debris removal - TurboTool:
Rotate locking ring 180° and turn TurboTool over (Fig.7/3).
Fig.7/3
Pivot lower housing and remove clog (Fig.7/4).
Fig.7/4
To reassemble, be sure tabs are engaged. Pivot the lower
housing closed (Fig.7/5).
Fig.7/5
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8. Troubleshooting
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maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
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PROBLEM: Cleaner is difficult to push forwards.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing
Not properly plugged into electrical outlet.
Plug unit in firmly.
No electricity in the electrical outlet.
Check fuse or breaker.
Cleaner requires service.
Take your cleaner to a service centre. Call
0870 606 1248 to find your nearest Vax
approved service agent.
Motor thermostat has tripped.
Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Leave for one (1) hour. See page 3.
Dirt container not installed properly.
Review dirt container replacement (section 5).
Dirt container full or blocked.
Empty dirt container (see section 5).
Brushbar or belt worn or broken.
Replace belt or brushbar (see section 6).
One or both filters are clogged.
Remove, clean and replace filters.
Nozzle / dirt passage clogged.
Open access door, remove obstruction
(see section 7).
Carpet height setting is incorrect.
Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned.
Hose clogged.
Remove hose and tools, remove obstruction
(see section 7).
Dirt container full.
Empty dirt container.
Dirt container not installed.
Review dirt container replacement.
Hose not installed correctly.
Review installation.
Filter not installed completely.
Remove, clean and replace filter.
Carpet height setting is incorrect.
Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned.