Maintenance and Care

Replace drive belt

1.Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord from electrical outlet.

2.With rotating brush removed (steps 1-4 of Check rotating floor brush and drive belt), grasp old drive belt and remove from motor pulley. Discard old drive belt.

3.Place new drive belt over motor pulley and stretch other end over rotating floor brush in the space between the bristles. Place ends of rotating floor brush down into slots.

4.Turn rotating floor brush by hand in the direction of the motor pulley. If properly installed, drive belt will center itself on rotating brush.

5.Reposition brush cover and fasten four screws back into place.

Clearing a Clog

Low suction or poor pickup may be due

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to a clog in the vacuum. If you notice a change in the sound of the vacuum motor, check for clogs.

1.Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord from electrical outlet.

2.Empty Dirt Container.

3.Check upper tank and suction inlet for clogs.

4.Grasp Quick Reach handle and remove hose wand from base to check for clogs in the base, the wand, and the hose.

5.Remove the screw attaching the hose wand base to the vacuum. Straighten the hose wand base and unclog, with long, narrow object such as broom stick.

6.If the clog persists, follow steps for checking rotating floor brush on page 10 and inspect the air passageway for obstructions.

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68C7, 12B1 specifications

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