Precautionary Measures

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.

NOTE: Always turn off the power switch and unplug the electrical cord before emptying the Dust Cup.

Cleaning & Changing the HEPA- TYPE Dust Cup Filter

1. After you have emptied the dust from

the Dust Cup (container), separate

the debris screen from the HEPA-

Type filter cartridge by grasping the

debris screen with one hand and the

filter frame with the other and pull

4.Reassemble the debris screen to the HEPA-Type filter cartridge and replace into dust cup (container). Ensure that the filter assembly is completely seated inside the dust cup (container).

5.Attach the dust cup (container) to the vacuum.

Important: Do NOT use the HEPA- Type filter cartridge without the debris screen in place.

IMPORTANT: If the suction opening in the unit or the hose is BLOCKED, switch off the vacuum cleaner and remove the blocking substance before you start the unit again.

1. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner	4. When pulling out the power plug
too close to heaters, radiators or	from the wall outlet, pull the plug not
cigarette butts.	the power cord.

apart.

Debris Screen HEPA-TYPE

Filter

2.Rinse the debris screen under the faucet until clean. Allow to air dry or dry with a clean dish towel. Do NOT wash in dishwasher.

3.To clean the HEPA filter cartridge, hold filter by frame flange and tap filter on the inside wall of a dust container (garbage can).

Ensure that you do not damage the pleated filter material during cleaning. Also note that discoloration occurs during use. This does NOT affect the filter’s performance.

PLEASE NOTE: The white pleated filter material in the HEPA-TYPE Filter will discolor over time -This is NORMAL and will NOT affect the performance of the filter. If the HEPA-

TYPE Filter
is properly	Fig. A
cleaned	Wash
after each use	once a
and suction	month or
does not return	when
to 100%, then	suction
we suggest that	appears
we suggest that	reduced
the HEPA-TYPE
Filter be cleaned	Warning: Allow 24
vigorously until	hours for drying before
no more dust	replacing in unit.
can be removed,
can be removed,

then rinsed under the faucet and allowed to air dry for 24 hours before replacing into the vacuum. (Fig. A)

This should be done once a month or when suction appears to be reduced .

NOTE: If you wash the HEPA-TYPE filter, make sure that it has completely air dried for 24 hours before inserting back in the vacuum.

2.Before inserting the power plug into the wall outlet, make sure that your hands are dry.

3.Before you start vacuuming, make sure to remove large or sharp objects that might damage the dust cup filter.

5.Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

6.Do not use without dust cup filter in place.

Warning: Always empty the dust cup and clean the HEPA-Type dust cup filter before each use and during prolonged usage. Never over fill the dust cup - remove dirt and clean the HEPA-Type dust cup filter during prolonged usage or risk motor damage. Make sure that the debris screen and the HEPA-TYPE filter have completely air dried before replacing into the vacuum.