STAIR GRIP
During normal operation while the canister is in the horizontal position, the caster wheel
freely 360°,
In o r to prevent the nister from
1stairs,
the _GRIP feat
ally locks
the wheel in
posi ,hen the
can raised
25= _odzontal
to V, _osition.
ELECTRONIC SUCTION
CONTROL
The electronic suction control allows you to change the power of the vacuum cleaner suction motor
| LOW POWER |
Increase | decreases suction |
Suction | for draperies and |
.I | lightweight rugs_ |
Decrease
Suction
HIGH increases
1 suction for upholsteries and carpets_
Wl LIGHT
This vacuum cfeaner is equipped with a light on the extension wand. This light
wil! operate only when the vacuum cleaner is in
CARPET mode (see HOW TO START). The light will operate when attached or not attached to the PowerMate
The light can be used for lighting hard to reach locations
CHECK BAG INDICATOR
When the vacuum CHECKBAG
cleaner is running Indicator_ __
with normal airflow,_._"
theC.ECKBAG !'Q-Z.q-..
light | is off,, The |
| ./" | "_. |
light | comes on | // | _ | _ |
whenever the | /// | f.._. | /, | |
MECHANICAL SUCTION
CONTROL
The mechanical suction control allows you to adjust the vacuum suction for very light fabrics,
Opening the control decreases suction white
closing the
control increases SuctionSuction suction.
THERMAL PROTECTOR
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector which automaticalfy trips to protect the vacuum cleaner from overheating, If a
Hog prevents the normal flow of air to the
;.m_otor,the thermal protector turns the
motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner,.
airflowbecomes _I! I_ "_'_t \ blocked. If that 9_rs, fifskF.heck the''_'- disposable dus[_o'ag., Then check the motor safety _ilterand other possible/.// clog Iocations_s_hown in REMOVING"
CLOGS..
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE- SHOOTING table,,
NOTE: The light may come on when using certain attachments, due to reduced airi]ow through attachment,
OcuOrrect problem: Tum off and unplug um cleaner to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool and the thermal protector to reset., Check for and remove clogs, if
thirty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum cleaner in and turn back on to see if the
motor protector has reseL
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