Nilfisk-Advance America 12S, 12D, 12P, 15D, 15P, 18D, 15S manual Operating the Vacuum Cleaner

OPERATING THE VACUUM CLEANER

1.Release the power cord from the cord hooks (2) at the backside of the vacuum cleaner. Turn the lower hook so that the cord is released. Unwind the whole power cord .

2.Adjust the height of the handle, by pushing at the handle lock button (4) and then pull or push at handle to comfortable height.

3.Add the cord to the hook of the handle in order to make an anti strain function. Then plug-in the power cord into a electrical outlet.

4.Turn the Main Power Switch (17) ON. “l” is ON and “O” is OFF. Now the vacuum motor will start.

5.Step on the Pedal (11) and then tilt the cleaner backwards. Now the brush motor will start (Dual-versions only). Dual-versions, the green light (7) at the brush housing (9) will come on to indicate that the brush motor is running. On single motor versions, the brush is always turning when on.

IMPORTANT !

Foot pedal must be used to release base to operating/non operation position. Failure to do so could result in damage to the

release mechanism.

6.Turn the Height Adjustment Knob (10) to adjust the height that the brush will operate in - depending on the material at the surface to be vacuumed. For carpets with short textiles the brush should in the lower position. Turn the knob to the left (when you are placed in front of the machine) to lower the brush. For carpets with longer textiles the brush should in a higher position. Turn the knob to the right (when you are placed in front of the machine) to set the brush at a higher level. If the red light comes on, slowly turn the knob in the opposite direction

until the light goes off (Dual-version only).

If the red light (8) stays on continuously, there may be debris wrapped around the brush, during operation. On double motor units, this can cause the overload protector for the brush motor to trip. If this occurs, turn the Main Switch (17) OFF and unplug the power cord. Remove any debris from the brush and plug in the power cord, turn the Main Switch

(17)back ON. This will automatically reset the overload protector. If the overload protector trips repeatedly contact your dealer for service. For more information of the light indicators on the Dual-versions - see the table below.

NOTE! Always disconnect the power cord before performing any machine maintenance.

Whenever (15) “Restricted Airflow Light” indicator comes on, check the following: Is the bag full and needs to be changed or is the tube, hose or nozzle blocked.

For details of dust bag replacement see separate instruction in this manual. If the light comes on before the bag is full, the inside of the bag may be coated with very fine dust (change the bag), or debris may be built up somewhere between the brush and the bag.

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1 2 3

Release base

On - Off

4 5

Lower Higher

5 6

LIGHT INDICATION AND FUNCTION FOR THE BRUSH MOTOR (DUAL - Double Motor Units only!)

	GREEN	RED	CONDITION	FUNCTION
1.	ON	OFF	Normal operation	In normal operation, the green light is constantly illuminated.
2.	OFF	ON -	Brush position too low	1. If the condition 2, red light blinking, continues for 10 seconds or more, the control
		BLINKING	(heavy loading)	module will cut out the power supply to the brush motor.
				2.. The red light will still be illuminated until you turn off the switch or unplug the cord.
3.	OFF	ON	Brush stalled	1. The red light will be constantly illuminated and the control module will instantly cut
				the power supply to the brush motor, if the brush was stalled accidentally.
				2. The red light will still be illuminated until you turn off the switch or unplug the cord.

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