WARNING

Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply before

servicing or cleaning the unlL Failure to do so could result in

electdcal shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.

CLEANING AGITATOR

To clean agitator turn vacuum cleaner over, cut off any carpet pile and lint entangled around agitator with a pair of scissors in the slots provided.

Frequently check and remove hair, string and lint build-up in the brush area. If build-up becomes excessive, follow the steps below.

TO REMOVE BELT

Disconnect power cord from electrical

outlet, and place on paper to protect the floor surface. Place vacuum cleaner in

the full upright posiiton.

Turn the unit over so the agitator and

base plate are facing upward.

- Locking

Lockin

Tabs

Locate the two latches and the two lock- ing tabs which secure the base plate.

To remove the base plate, press the two latches inward.

Push in on the locking tabs toward the center of the vacuum cleaner.

Rotate the base plate away from the nozzle housing. The sides of the base plate need to be pulled slightly out- ward to clear the wheels.

The agitator and belt are now

exposed. Carefully remove any residue that may exist in the belt area.

Motor

Shaft

Assembly

If the belt is still attached to the motor

shaft, there will be tension on the agitator. If the belt is not broken, remove it from

the motor shaft before lifting the agitator.

Carefully lift the one end of the agitator and then lift the other end.

Personal Injury Hazard

Be careful when removing the agi-

tator as the belt tension is high. Failure to do so could result in

personal injury from the agitator releasing quickly and snapping awa_

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