3. Maintenance

When to empty

It is recommended that the dirt cup be
emptied before the dirt reaches the dirt
opening on back of dirt cup (Fig. 3-1) or
after every use if preferred.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such
as face powder or cornstarch, may
seal the filter and cause loss of suc-
tion. When using the cleaner for this
type of dust, empty the cup and clean
the filters often.

How to empty

Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Do not use the cleaner without
dirt cup or filters in place.
Remove cup - Squeeze dirt cup
latch. Pull cup forward.
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Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your cleaner will ensure contin-
ued cleaning effectiveness.

Dirt cup

The dirt cup assembly consists of the
following parts:
Lid (A)
Dirt Cup (B)
Pre-filter Assembly (C)
Pleated Filter (D)
(behind pre-filter)
Dirt Opening (E)
While the cleaner is in operation, the
pre-filter assembly screen will stop
larger debris from entering the pleated
filter chamber. This larger debris will be
seen collecting in the left side of the dirt
cup. The pleated filter will collect fine
particles that have passed through the
pre-filter assembly screen.
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G

Attach wand and tools

Attach tool or wand to the hose (G) by
pushing it firmly into hose.
Attach second wand or tool to the wand in
the same manner.
Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or
loosen the connection.

Extra reach hose

(available at additional cost)
The extra reach hose provides you with a
20 foot reach to allow easier cleaning of
stairs and hard to reach places. Follow the
steps below for attaching and detaching
hose.
Push ON/OFF switch to OFFposition.
Remove regular hose from cleaner.
Align end of extra reach hose with projec-
tions (H) over slots (I) in dirt duct.
Slide hose into slots (I) and twist hose to
lock it into place.
To detach hose, reverse procedure.
Attach wands or tools to the other end of
hose.
Empty cup - Remove lid.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the
pleated filter or the pre-filter assembly to
empty the dirt cup.
Tap side of cup until no more dust parti-
cles fall from the pleated filter.
Replace cup - Replace dirt cup lid.
Place bottom of cup into cleaner. Pivot
cup and snap into place.
H
A
B
C
D
E
I
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