Clearing Blockages

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Low suction or pick up may be due to a blockage in the system. Refer to the following steps to check for blockages continuing with each step until the blockage is found:

Fullness of

Dirt Cup

5-1

Check fullness of dirt cup; empty if needed

Check Airflow
Path
5-2
A	B

Plug cleaner in and turn ON. Check for suction at end of hose (A). If there is suction turn cleaner OFF and unplug. Check connection at hose tube (B); remove any blockage.

Check Secondary

Filter

5-3

Remove and clean secondary filter

(Fig. 4-8, p. 10). Replace filter.

Check Hose Inlet Tube

5-4

Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.

If blockage can be seen in tube (A), remove 5 screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Pull tube from cleaner, remove blockage.

Reposition tube on back of cleaner, replace 5 screws.

Checking Under Bottom Plate

5-5
C	B	A
	B	A

Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.

Remove bottom plate (Fig. 4-13) and agitator brush roll (Fig. 4-20).

Look into opening (A), in channels (B) and around liner (C) and remove any accumulated debris.

Replace agitator brush roll and bottom plate.

Blockage in Powered Hand Tool

5-6

Disconnect powered hand tool from hose. Remove bottom plate, belt guard and turbine as described in Figs. 4-24, 4-25 and 4-31.

Remove any blockage from turbine channel.

Replace belt turbine, brush roll, belt guard and bottom plate.