HOW TO START
!WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard
•DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON position.Personal Injuryor
damage could result.
•The cord moves rapidlywhen rewinding. Press cord rewind withfoot only. Keep children away - and providea clear path when rewindingthe cord to prevent personal injury.
•DO NOT use outlets above counters. Damage from cord to
itemsin surroundingarea could occur.
Cord
Rewind
Button
1.Pull cord out of canister to desired length. The cord will not rewind until the cord
rewind button is pushed.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug; one blade is wider than the other. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, con- tact a qualified electrician to install the prop-
er outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
2.Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floor.
To rewind: Unplug the cleaner. Hold the plug while rewinding to prevent damage or injury from the moving cord. Push cord rewind button.
Pile Height
Indicator
Handle
Release
Pile Height Pedro
3.Lower wand from upright position by pressing on the handle release pedal,
CAUTION
DO NOT leave the
runningin one spot in the upright positionfor any lengthof time. Damage to carpet may occur.
4.Select a pile height setting by pressing the small pedal on the rear of the Power-
Mate ®. The pile height setting shows on the indicator. See SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS.
Attention: Refer to your carpet manufactur- ers cleaning recommendations. Some more delicate carpets may require that they be vacuumed with the
,f OFF
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,_ARPrt5. Select a switch position on the handle.
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OFF +
OFF
FLOOR - turns on the canister motor only.
CARPET - turns on both the canister and the
NOTE - When this switch is in the FLOOR position, the headlight DOES NOT function
since no electricity flows to the Power- Mate*.
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