Troubleshooting
WARNING: to reduce the risk of electric shock, the power cord must be disconnected before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
Problem | Suggested Action |
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Vacuum will not run. | Check to see if plugged in properly. |
| Check circuit breaker/fuse. |
| Check On/Off switch. |
| If vacuum still does not run, see Resetting the Motor |
| Thermostat on page 14. |
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Vacuum is not picking up dirt. | Check the Dust Cup. |
| Check the Filters. |
| Check Height Adjustment Dial setting; see Using the |
| Vacuum on page 6. |
| If the Dust Cup doesn’t need cleaning, check for blockages; see |
| Checking for Blockages on next page. |
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Vacuum pushes scatter rugs (lightweight, movable rugs) on | Move |
carpets setting. | the Brush Roll. |
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Vacuum too hard to push on carpets setting. | Raise Height Adjustment Dial setting until vacuum glides easily |
| over carpet; see Using the Vacuum on page 6. |
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Vacuum turns off on its own. | Motor Thermostat needs to be reset; see Resetting the Motor |
| Thermostat on page 14. |
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Headlight is off. | Change bulb; see Changing the Headlight Bulb on page 14. |
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Brush roll does not engage when pedal is in carpets position. | Check to see if belt is broken or improperly installed. |
| Change belt, if broken; see Replacing the Power Nozzle |
| Drive Belt on page 14. |
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Airflow is restricted. | Check for blockages; see Checking for Blockages on |
| next page. |
| Check attachments for suction strength; clear blockages, |
| as required. |
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