Clarke GU 12 DMU, GU 12 SMU, GU 15 DMU, GU 18 DMU OPERATING THE VACUUM CLEANER

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OPERATING THE VACUUM CLEANER

1. Release the power cord from the cord hooks (2) at the backside of

the vacuum cleaner. Turn the lower hook so that the cord is released.

Unwind the whole power cord .

2. Adjust the height of the handle, by pushing at the handle lock button

(4) and then pull or push at handle to make it comfortable to use.

3. Add the cord to the hook of the handle in order to make an anti strain

function. Then plug-in the power cord into a electrical outlet.

4. Turn the Main Power Switch (17) ON. “l” is ON and “O” is OFF. Now

the vacuum motor will start.

5. Step on the Pedal (11) and then tilt the cleaner backwards. Now the

brush motor will start (Dual-versions only). At Dual-versions the green

light (7) at the brush housing (9) will come on to indicate that the brush

motor is running.

6. Turn the Height Adjustment Knob (10) to adjust the height that the

brush will operate in - depending on the material at the surface to be

vacuumed. For carpets with short textiles the brush should in the lower

position. Turn the knob to the left (when you are placed in front of the

machine) to lower the brush. For carpets with longer textiles the brush

should in a higher position.Turn the knob to the right (when you are

placed in front of the machine) to set the brush at a higher level. If the

red light comes on, slowly turn the knob in the opposite direction until

the light goes off.

If the red light (8) stays on continuously, there may be debris wrapped

around the brush, during operation. At a double motor units this can

cause the overload protector for the brush motor to trip. If this occurs,

turn the Main Switch (17) OFF and unplug the power cord. Remove any

debris from the brush and plug in the power cord, turn the Main Switch

(17) back ON. This will automatically reset the overload protector. If the

overload protector trips repeatedly contact your dealer for service. For

more information of the light indicators at the Dual-versions - see the

table below.

NOTE! Always disconnect the power cord before performing any

machine maintenance.

Change the bag whenever the “Bag Full” Light (15) comes on.

For details of dust bag replacement see separate instruction in this

manual. If the light comes on before the bag is full, the inside of the bag

may be coated with very ﬁ ne dust (change the bag), or debris may be

built up somewhere between the brush and the bag.

IMPORTANT !

Foot pedal must be used to

release base to

operating/non operation

position. Failure to do so

could result in damage to the

handle release mechanism.

Lower

Higher

On - Off

LIGHT INDICATION AND FUNCTION FOR THE BRUSH MOTOR

- 212, 215, 218 - Double Motor Units only!

GREEN RED CONDITION FUNCTION

1. ON OFF Normal operation In normal operation, the green light is constantly illuminated.

2. ON -

BLINKING

OFF Brush position too high

(low loading)

1. Green light will blink if the brush is not in contact with the carpet.

2. Green light will be constantly illuminated once the brush is in contact with the

carpet or the user adjusts the brush height adjustment to a lower position.

3. OFF ON -

BLINKING

Brush position too low

(heavy loading)

1. If the condition 3, red light blinking, continues for 10 seconds or more, the control

module will cut out the power supply to the brush motor.

2. The red light will still be illuminated until you turn off the switch or unplug the cord.

4. OFF ON Brush stalled 1. The red light will be constantly illuminated and the control module will instantly cut

the power supply to the brush motor, if the brush was stalled accidentally.

2. The red light will still be illuminated until you turn off the switch or unplug the cord.

Release

base