Vax V-008 Rotating Brushbar Removal & Replacement, Lightbulb Removal & Replacement

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Dirt Container & Filter: Removal & Replacement/Rotating Brushbar: Removal & Replacement

Rotating Brushbar: Removal & Replacement/Lightbulb: Removal & Replacement

5. Empty the dirt container completely (Fig.6/4).

Fig.6/4

6.Each time the dirt container is emptied, the filter should be cleaned. Tap the filter firmly against the side of a rubbish bin until the dust stops falling from the filter. Return the filter to the dirt container. Push the filter into place to prevent dirt leakage. (Fig.6/5).

Fig.6/7

7.Rotating Brushbar: Removal & Replacement

Tool Required: Phillips screwdriver.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug the cleaner before changing the belt or the rotating brushbar.

3.Lift and remove the brushbar. Dispose of the old belt (Fig.7/3).

Fig.7/3

To Replace the Belt or Brushbar

1. Slide the belt on to the motorshaft (Fig.7/4).

4. Re-attach the nozzle guard (Fig.7/7).

Fig.7/7

5.Replace all five (5) screws to secure the nozzle guard (Fig.7/8).

Fig.6/5

7.Align slots on lid with tabs on dust container (Fig.6/6A). Push the lid down and twist clockwise.

NOTE: There is a guide line on back of dust container lid. Align line with arrow on the dirt container and turn clockwise until secure (Fig.6/6B).

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Fig.6/6A Fig.6/6B

8.Return the dirt container to the vacuum cleaner. Set the aligning tab on the bottom of the dirt container into the rectangular slot on the cleaner (inset). Push to click into place (Fig 6/7).

To Remove the Belt

1.Lay the vacuum cleaner flat and turn it over to expose the nozzle base. The base should lay flat and face upwards. To remove the nozzle guard, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five (5) screws. Arrows show the location of the screws (Fig.7/1).

Fig.7/1

2. Lift the nozzle guard (Fig.7/2).

Fig.7/2

Fig.7/4

2.Place the new belt in the area of the brushbar without bristles (Fig.7/5).

Fig.7/5

3.With the new belt in place, pull and slide the brushbar into the nozzle, making sure that the end caps are in the correct orientation (Fig.7/6A). Rotate the brushbar manually to make sure belt is properly aligned (Fig.7/6).

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Fig.7/6

8.Lightbulb: Removal & Replacement

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the cleaner before removing or replacing lightbulb.

Tool Required: Phillips screwdriver.

1.Lean cleaner handle back. Remove the two (2) screws located on either side of the headlight lens (Fig.8/1).

Fig.8/1

2.Pull the bulb out of socket to remove. Do NOT twist. Gently push a new bulb into the socket to replace (Fig.8/2).

Fig.8/2

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