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Troubleshooting |
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| To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn | |
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| power OFF and disconnect polarized plug |
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| from electrical outlet before performing |
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| maintenance or troubleshooting. |
Vacuum cleaner won’t turn on
Possible causes | Remedies | ||
1. | Power cord not firmly plugged in | 1. | Check electrical plug |
2. | Blown fuse/tripped breaker | 2. | Check/replace fuse or reset breaker. |
Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt |
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Possible causes | Remedies | ||
1. | Incorrect height adjustment | 1. | Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting |
2. | Hose not attached to suction opening | 2. | Grasp quick release handle and firmly push |
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| hose wand onto the suction opening. |
3. | Twist 'n Snap hose not securely attached | 3. | Make sure Twist 'n Snap hose is snapped |
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| into locked position |
4. | Crack or hole in hose | 4. | Check hose and replace if needed |
5. | Broken or worn drive belt | 5. | Replace drive belt, see page 11 |
6. | Rotating floor brush bristles worn | 6. | Replace brush |
7. | Rotating floor brush jammed | 7. | Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends |
8. | Clog in vacuum | 8. | Follow instructions for clearing |
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9. | Dirt container full | 9. | Empty dirt container |
10. | Dirt container not installed properly | 10. | Position correctly and lock in place |
11. | Filters are dirty | 11. | Check and clean inner and outer circular |
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| filters, |
12. | Primary separator missing or installed incorrectly | 12. | Check for a clog in the tube in the centre of the |
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| dirt container, clear and properly install |
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| primary separator |
Tools won't pick up dirt |
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Possible causes | Remedies | ||
1. | Crack or hole in hose | 1. | Check hose and replace if needed |
2. | Vacuum hose, wand or tools clogged | 2. | Follow instructions for clearing clogs on |
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3. | Dirt container full | 3. | Empty dirt container |
4. | Dirt container or upper tank not installed properly | 4. | Position correctly and lock in place |
5. | Filters are dirty | 5. | Check and clean inner and outer circular |
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| filters, |
6. | Primary separator missing or installed incorrectly | 6. | Check for a clog in the tube in the centre of the |
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| dirt container, clear and properly install |
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| primary separator |
Vacuum cleaner difficult to push
Possible causes
1.Incorrect height adjustment
2.Rotating floor brush not rotating
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Remedies
1.Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting
2.Check drive belt and brush
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