TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOULD ALWAYS BE OBSERVED, SHOCK OR INJURY: INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: GENERAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 1. Unplug from electrical outlet when not in use YOUR SHARK LIFT-AROUND PORTABLE ® ™ and before servicing. VAC.
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GENERAL USE: GENERAL CLEANING: 1. DO NOT pick up large-sized objects. 1. Use only as described in this manual. 2. DO NOT put any objects into openings. DO 2. DO NOT pick up hard or sharp objects such as NOT use with any opening blocked; keep free of glass, nails, screws or coins that could damage dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air the vacuum cleaner.
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This manual covers model number: NP318 40 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Voltage: 120V., 60Hz Watts: 550 W Amps: 4.6 A TOLL FREE: 1-800-798-7398...
Contents Thank you for Getting Started ................6 purchasing the How to Use ...................8 Shark ® Maintenance ................9 Lift-Around Checking for Blockages ...............11 ™ Portable Vac. Resetting the Motor Thermostat ..........11 Storing ..................11 Odering Replacement Parts ............11 Troubleshooting Guide ..............12 Warranty & Registration .............15...
Getting Started Use the Shark Lift-Around FIRST THING’S FIRST, YOU NEED TO KNOW Portable ® ™ WHAT’S IN THE BOX YOU JUST OPENED: Vac as a stand alone vacuum for spot- Lift-Around Portable Vac ™ cleaning small areas and large piles of debris,...
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FLEXIBLE HOSE (F) NOTE: Always turn power off before attaching or detaching accessories. With the right cleaning tool in place and the Flexible Hose, you can extend your reach into hard-to-clean REMOVABLE TOOL CADDY (B) areas. Specially designed to hold the crevice tool, dusting NOTE: Use the Flexible Hose without any brush and upholstery brush for quick access to accessories attached for large debris cleaning.
How to Use Fig. 2 Fig. 1 POWER BUTTON Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 ASSEMBLING THE LIFT-AROUND PORTABLE VAC FOR ADDED COMFORT OR FOR AN EXTENDED ™ REACH Insert the end of the flexible hose into the connector on the back of the Lift-Around™ Insert the telescopic tube to the flexible hose.
Maintenance To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the unit before performing any cleaning, maintenance, or troubleshooting checks. Reassemble all parts securely before operating vacuum. CAUTION: For best results empty the Dust Cup after Unplug the vacuum; each use; empty several times during failure to do so might prolonged usage or when it reaches the result in electric...
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Maintenance - cont. COMPONENT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Dust Cup Empty each time you vacuum. Pre-Motor Foam Filter Rinse and air dry every month under normal use. Pre-Motor Felt Filter Rinse and air dry every month under normal use. Post-Motor HEPA Filter Clean once every 24 months under normal use.
Store your vacuum cleaner safely in a cool dry area where it will not be a hazard, will not get damaged and will not cause damage to anyone or anything. Your Shark Lift-Around™ Portable Vac is ® equipped with a protective Motor Thermostat. If the...
Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS Check Filters to see if they need cleaning. Follow instructions for rinsing and drying the Filters before re-inserting back into the Vacuum. (See “Maintenance” sections for instructions.) Vacuum is not Dust Cup may be full; empty Dust Cup. picking up dirt.
Product Registration Please visit www.sharkclean.com or call 1-800-798-7398 to register your new Shark product within ten (10) ® days of purchase. You will be asked to provide the store name, date of purchase and model number along with your name and address.
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