Troubleshooting
Vacuum cleaner won’t turn on
Possible causes
1.Power cord not firmly plugged in
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF and dis- connect plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting.
Remedies
1. Check electrical plug
Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt
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 clogs on page 12 |
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 filters and , | |
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12. | Primary separator missing or installed incorrectly | 12. | Check for a clog in the tube in the center of the dirt |
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| container, clear and properly install 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 page 12 |
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 filters and , |
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6. | Primary separator missing or installed incorrectly | 6. | Check for a clog in the tube in the center of the dirt |
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| container, clear and properly install primary separator |
Vacuum cleaner difficult to push |
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Possible causes | Remedies | ||
1. | Incorrect height adjustment | 1. | Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting |
2. | Rotating floor brush not rotating | 2. | Check drive belt and brush |
Visible dirt escaping from cleaner |
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Possible causes | Remedies | ||
1. | Dirt container full | 1. | Empty dirt container |
2. | Filters missing or installed incorrectly | 2. | Check inner and outer circular filter and |
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| filter for correct installation |
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