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Replace drive belt

1. Follow steps 1-4 of previous section, “Clean
and replace rotating floor brush”.
2. Check drive belt carefully for wear, cuts and
stressed areas. If the drive belt appears
worn, you will need to replace it.
3. Grasp old drive belt and remove from motor
shaft. Discard old drive belt.
4. Loop new drive belt over motor shaft and
stretch other end over floor brush in the
space provided between the bristles.
5. Place ends of floor brush down into slots on
sides as shown.
6. Turn floor brush by hand several times in the
direction of the motor shaft. If properly installed,
drive belt will align itself on floor brush.
7. Reposition brush cover and screws.

Cleaning foot hose

1. Turn off and unplug the vacuum from the
electrical outlet.
2. Place vacuum in the upright position.
3. Locate the snap where the hose connects
to the back of the vacuum. Push in the snap
and pull out the hose from the holder.
4. Look to see if there is any debris in the hose.
5. Use a long narrow object, such as a broom-
stick to clean the hose. Remove any clogs or
debris.
6. Replace by snapping hose back into the
holder.
*Note: If the debris cannot be reached
through the hose, then follow the
instructions for cleaning the air
passageway in the “Clean and replace
rotating floor brush” section.
Maintenance and care
7.
5.
4.3.
Foot Hose
Hose Holder
Back of Vacuum
Motor Shaft Motor Shaft
WARNING:

Do not use sharp objects

such as a hanger, to

remove clogs.

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