How to clear a blockage
! Make sure vacuum is turned off and power cord is unplugged.
If vacuum has no suction, refer to problem solving, page 6. Low suction or poor pickup may also be due to a blockage in the vacuum cleaner.
Hose blockage
1)Remove hose end. Flex the hose to loosen any blockage. If little or no suction, check dust bag and filters.
Remove and check tubes
1)Use a coin to turn twist lock to ‘unlock’ (Fig. 1).
2)Lift tube latch (Fig. 2).
3)Pull small tube down and away from vacuum body (Fig. 3).
4)Twist to separate tube from hose (Fig. 4).
5)Push large tube toward back, pull down and away from vacuum body (Fig. 5).
6)Twist to separate tube from hose (Fig. 4).
7)Check for blockage in both tubes and hoses. Flex hose to loosen any blockage.
8)Clean tubes with mild detergent. Do not put in dishwasher. Dry thoroughly.
Reassemble tubes
1)Re-attach both tubes to hoses (Fig. 4).
2)With tube latch open, insert large tube into large hole. Push firmly to insert tube all the way (Fig. 6).
3)Slide ribs at bottom of large tube into slot on vacuum body.
4)Insert small tube into small hole. Push into place so both tubes are vertical and bottoms of tubes interlock.
5)Adjust small tube until twist lock is in proper position against back of vacuum. Use a coin to turn twist lock to ‘lock’ (Fig. 1).
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Fig. 6
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6) Close tube latch (Fig. 2). |
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Check base hose (on some models) |
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1) | Use handle release to lower handle flat onto floor. |
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| Turn vacuum over. Remove 3 screws (Fig. 7) and |
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| lift off base plate. |
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2) | Use finger to clear blockage from base (Fig. 8). |
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| Replace base plate and 3 screws. |
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| Fig. 7 | Fig. 8 |
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