NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing.
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Motor will not start. | ✓ Electric Plug | Push plug securely into outlet. |
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Motor suddenly stops. | ✓ Thermal Cut Off | Page 6. |
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Does not clean the carpet | ✓ Filters | Clean or replace the filters. Hint: If picking up fine |
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| ✓ Dust Bag | through the filter(s). |
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| Replace the dust bag with a new dust bag. Page 10. |
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| ✓ Hose | cleaner body. Page 10. |
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| Be sure hose adapter is secure on back of cleaner. |
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| Remove any blockages from the hose that restricts the |
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| Check base hose and long hose. Page 14. |
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| Belt | Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape belt. |
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| ✓ Brush Roll | Clean hair and thread from bristles and end cap area. |
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No suction at the end of hose. | ✓ | Hose Adapter | Be sure hose adapter is secure. Page 14. |
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| ✓ | Filters | Clean or replace the filters. Hint: If picking up fine |
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| ✓ Hose | through the filters. |
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| Remove any clogs from the hose that restricts the |
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| ✓ Dust Bag | airflow. Check base hose and long hose. Page 14. |
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| Change dust bag. |
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Headlight not working. | ✓ Light Bulb | Replace light bulb. Page 13. |
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Noise from the brush roll | ✓ Brush Roll | Remove hood and clean debris or items from the brush |
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Cleaner is hard to push. | ✓ Cleaner Height Setting | Put handle in operating position. Tilt the cleaner |
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| ✓ Belt | the knob to a higher setting. |
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| Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape belt. |
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Cleaner height knob will | ✓ Cleaner Height Setting | Hint: Put handle in operating position. Tilt the |
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Bag cover will not go onto | ✓ No Dust Bag in Cleaner | Place a dust bag in the cleaner. |
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cleaner. | ✓ | Dust Bag Installed Properly | Dust bag must be installed properly in cleaner or bag |
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Hood will not come off. | ✓ Cleaner Height Setting | Hood cannot be removed from cleaner unless the |
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