ELECTRONIC BAG/HOSE
CHECK INDICATOR
SOME MODELS
Electronic | The light | comes | ||
on whenever | the | |||
Bag/Hose | airflow | becomes | ||
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| blocked, | dust bag | ||
| needs | changing | ||
| or canister | safety | ||
Check_ | filter needs | clean- | ||
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NOTE: The light may come on when using certain attachments, due to reduced airflow through attachment.
In some cases, when vacuuming loose fibers, like new carpet lint, the bag may be full and the light may not come on.
In some cases, when vacuuming fine materi- als such as powder, soot, plaster dust, carpet freshener, the bag may not appear full but the light does come on.
Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTO POWER DOWN MODE
If vacuuming is continued after the light comes on, the canister motor will automati- cally change speed to MEDIUM and/or LOW to protect the motor from excessive heal
1, Auto power down mode occurs when there is a blocked airflow passage.
2.Auto power down mode occurs when the bag is full.
Removal of blockage andtor bag replacement will allow you to return to the seiected power level.
Further vacuuming after the light stays on may cause the canister motor to shut off. Wait up to 50 minutes for motor to cool and automatically reset°
NOTE: Check bag often.
THERMAL PROTECTOR
This vacuum has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum from overheating The thermal protector turns the motor off automatically to allow the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum.
To reset: Turn off and unplug the vacuum from the outlet to allow the vacuum to coot. Check for and remove any clogs, Also check and replace any clogged filters.Wait
approximately 50 minutes and plug the vacuum in and turn back on to see if the
thermal protector has reset. In some cases, the unit may suddenly restart. DO NOT leave unattended.
POWER-MATE d STORAGE
SOME MODELS
The lower wand has a "U" shaped flange in the area where the
power cord attaches. The base has a "U"
shaped slot near the front caster.
The slot allows the wands and
be stored with the canister to conserve stor-
age space. The canister must be stored on end for this feature to be used.
The wand will s_ip out of the slot as it is lifted up for use and will slide into the slot as it is lowered for storage.
The
NOTE: You may save space by lowering the
telescoping wand as shown in the ASSEM- BLY section.
!CAUTION
To prevent tip over, never leave
position with the wand fully extended. Moving the wand to a lower position and turning the handle to one side will make the
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