•CAUTION
When you remove the end caps, a small metal washer on each end
may come off, DO NOT lose these two metal washers.
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TO CLEAN AGITATOR
NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacu- um, the agitator must be cleaned every time the belt is chanqedd.
The agitator must also be cleaned accord- ing to the following schedule:
Vacuum | Use | Clean | Agitator |
HEAVY | - | every | week |
(used | daily) |
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MODERATE - | every | month | |
(used |
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LIGHT | - | every | 2 months |
(used | 1 timelweek) |
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TO REMOVE BELT
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| 1. Turn | Power- |
| Mate e upside | ||
| down, |
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| 2. Unscrew the | ||
| two (2) | Power- | |
| Mate _ cover | ||
| screws. |
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3, Turn | Power- |
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Mate ® | right side |
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up Press | handle |
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release | pedal and |
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lower the | swivel, |
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Lift rear | latches up |
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4.To remove cover, grasp the sides and pull out.
Remove any dirt or debris in the belt path area or in the brush roller area.
Carefully remove any string or debris located on the agitator, end caps, wash- ers or agitator shaft.
iMPORTANT
washers and the end caps. See the explod- ed view for cor- rectReplace the assembly.
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Check and remove hair, string and lint build- up frequently in the
5.Depress tabs on rear of
agitator cover and rotate forward to release from the
End Cap
caps off to check and clean end cap areas° See
AGITATOR ASSEMBLY for
picture of complete agitator assembly
Tabs
Agitator
Covet
6oLift agitator assembly out and remove worn belt.
7.Slide end
End Cap
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