ELECTRONIC BAG/HOSE

CHECK INDICATOR

SOME MODELS

Electronic

The light

comes

on whenever

the

Bag/Hose

airflow

becomes

 

 

blocked,

dust

 

bag needs

 

 

changing

or can-

Check_

ister safety

filter

 

needs

c{eaning,

NOTE; The light may come on when using certain attachments, due to reduced airflow through attachment

Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING.

MECHANICAL BAG/HOSE CHECK INDICA-

TOR

SOME MODELS

When the unit is run- ning, the indicator win-

dow will be green if there are no clogs. When the indicator turns completely red there is a need to check the dust bag for being full or the other areas that may be clogged, See HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS.

NOTE: Red may appear when using attach- ments or when cleaning new carpet, due to reduced airflow by the attachments them- selves or new carpet fuzz filling the bag quickly_

THERMAL PROTECTOR

This vacuum has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum from overheating° The thermal protector turns the motor off automatically to allow the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum.

To reset: Turn off and unplug the vacuum from the outlet to allow the vacuum to cooL Check for and remove any clogs. Also check and replace any clogged filters,

Wait approximately 50 minutes and plug the vacuum in and turn back on to see if

the thermal protector has reset, in some cases, the unit may suddenly restart. DO NOT leave unattended.

POWER-MATE s STORAGE

SOME MODELS

The lower wand has a "U" shaped flange in the area where

the power cord attach-

es. The base has a %"

shaped slot near the

front caster

The flange allows the wands and Power- Mate®to be stored with the canister to

conserve storage space. The canister

must be stored on end for this feature to be used.

The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lift- ed up for use and will slide into the slot as it is lowered for storage.

The Power-Mate® must be in the flat position as shown in the illustration° Use the handle release pedal to place it in this position

NOTE; You may save space by lowering the telescoping wand as shown in the ASSEM- BLY section

pCAUTION

revent ti_ over, never leave er-Mate _'on or in the upright

position with the wand fully extended. Moving the wand to a

lower position and turning the handle to one side will make the

Power-Mate ® more stable and less likely to tip over.

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116.22812, 116.22813 specifications

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