Clearing Blockages
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Low suction or pick up may be due to a blockage in the system. Refer to the following steps to check for blockages continuing with each step until the blockage is found:
Fullness of
Dirt Cup
Check fullness of dirt cup; empty if needed
Check Airflow |
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Path |
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A | B |
Plug cleaner in and turn ON. Check for suction at end of hose (A). If there is suction turn cleaner OFF and unplug. Check connection at hose tube (B); remove any blockage.
Check Secondary |
Filter |
Remove and clean secondary filter |
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Check Hose Inlet Tube
A
Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.
If blockage can be seen in tube (A), remove 5 screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
Pull tube from cleaner, remove blockage.
Reposition tube on back of cleaner, replace 5 screws.
Checking Under Bottom Plate
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C | B | A |
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Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.
Remove bottom plate (Fig.
Look into opening (A), in channels (B) and around liner (C) and remove any accumulated debris.
Replace agitator brush roll and bottom plate.
Blockage in Powered Hand Tool
Disconnect powered hand tool from hose. Remove bottom plate, belt guard and turbine as described in Figs.
Remove any blockage from turbine channel.
Replace belt turbine, brush roll, belt guard and bottom plate.
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