Trouble-Shooting Guide
!Always unplug vacuum from outlet before dismantling any part of the machine!
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Does not turn on | 1. Handle not fully inserted into the bag | 1. | Release handle catch, push handle | ||
or machine shuts off |
| housing, causing a faulty connection. |
| down, close handle catch. | |
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2. | Not plugged into good outlet. | 2. | Use another outlet. | ||
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| 3. | Cable worn. | 3. | Replace cable. | |
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| 4. | Dust bag housing (6) not seated | 4. | Housing release button (8) should | |
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| fully into proper “locked” position |
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Bag full or clog light on | 1. | Bag full. | 1. | Replace bag. See #5 on page 4. | |
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2. | Clog in airflow pathway, attach- | 2. | See Clog Removal on page 9. | ||
machine shuts off | |||||
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| ment hose, attachment tube, swivel |
| Also, see #5 on page 4. | |
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| neck or entrance to dust bag. |
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| 3. | Microfilter dirty. | 3. | Replace microfilter. | |
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Brush light on | 1. Brush worn. | 1. See #3 on page 4. | |||
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Brush light slowly | 1. Vacuum is stationary and in | 1. See #4 on page 4. | |||
flashing |
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Brush light flashing & | 1. Brush jammed. | 1. See #2 on page 4. | |||
machine shuts off |
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Up & down lights flicker | 1. | Operating on uneven floor. | 1. | Ignore. | |
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Does not pick up | 1. | Attachment tube not | 1. | Reinsert attachment tube, making | |
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| sure lower end of tube is in the | |
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| lower hole and handle is properly | |
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| seated over the projection tab (22). | |
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| 2. | Front cover not closed. | 2. | See below. | |
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Front bag door won’t | 1. | Cover release flap not fully closed. | 1. | Reinsert bag. Lock the cover | |
fully close |
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| release flap down firmly. | |
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| 2. | Bag not inserted properly | 2. | Reinsert bag with cover release | |
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| flap (5) up, until firmly latched in | |
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| bag holder (see pg. 8, figure 7). | |
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| 3. | Microfilter not properly inserted. | 3. | Lift safety lever and insert filter with | |
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| vertical plastic ridge on filter facing | |
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Hose doesn’t retract | 1. | Attachment tube not properly | 1. | Reinsert making sure top of handle | |
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inserted |
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| seated on the protruding tab (22) | |
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| on top of the dust bag housing. | |
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