MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM
Motor Protector
This vacuum has a motor protector
AGITATOR OVERLOAD
PROTECTOR
The agitator has
To correct problem: SHOOTING charL
NOTE: The motor protector may open when using attachments or when cleaning new carpet, due to reduced airflow by the attachments themselves or by new carpet fuzz filling the
bag quickly. See the
TROUBLESHOOTING section.
See the TROUBLE-
Motor
Protector
shuts off the agitator, The suction motor
will continue to run°
Agitator Overload
Reset Button
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum, remove obstruction, then press reset button.
To reset: Push in the agitator overload protector button.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
Note: Do not block motor protector.
Thermal Protector
This vacuum has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum from overheating, tf a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off automatically to allow the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum. During this time the headlight remains on,
To correct problem: If this occurs, turn the vacuum off and unplug the power cord from the outlet to allow the vacuum to cool and the thermat protector to reset. Check for and remove clogs, if necessary. Also check and replace any clogged filters. Wait approximately thirty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum in and turn back on to see if the motor protector has reset. The motor protector will not reset if the vacuum is not turned off even if the
vacuum has cooled down.
SOME MODELS
When the unit is running with normal air
flow, the light on the performance indicator is off° The light comes on whenever the airflow becomes blocked. If that occurs, check the disposable dust bag, motor safety filter and
other possible clog locations shown in
CLOG REMOVAL.
To correct problem: See
the
TROUBLE- SHOOTING chart.
NOTE: The
light may also
come on
when using attachments, due to reduced airflow
through the attachment.
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