E N G L I S H
Lubrication
The vacuum cleaner motor bearings are factory lubricated and sealed. Further lubrication is not required.
General Cleaner Care
At least once a month, check for and remove excessive lint, string or hair from revolving brush.
Wipe the outside of the cleaner with a damp cloth. Also clean the connector deflector assembly area, base of cleaner and fan housing area. If there is dust in the outer bag, vacuum it or shake it out.
A little preventative mainte- nance will keep your cleaner
looking new and will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.
Cord Strain Relief
The cord strain relief located on the upper section of the handle is designed to reduce stress on the cord at the base of the handle.
| Should the power cord come | |
| loose from the cord strain relief, | |
| it can be easily reattached. | |
| To attach the power cord to the | |
| cord strain relief, grasp the | |
Cord Strain | power cord approximately 12 | |
Relief | inches from the base of the | |
Clamp | ||
handle. Pinch power cord | ||
| together and slide approxi- | |
| mately | |
| bottom hole in flat side of cord | |
| strain relief. Carefully slide | |
| power cord loop over clamp on |
cord strain relief and pull excess
until the power cord is tightly rested under clamp.
Use floor and floor finish manufacturer’s recommended methods of cleaning. The metal strip on the base of the cleaner could be damaged if used on concrete or abrasive surfaces, and, therefore, cause damage to wood floors, soft (vinyl, asphalt tile, etc.) floor surfaces and polished floor surfaces. The roller brush may also scuff very soft finishes. Do not operate the unit while in the upright and locked position. Do not let the unit run while in any one stationary position for any period of time. Keep the unit moving while in operation.
To Replace Filter Dust Bag
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing.
BAG REMOVAL:
fig. 4 Hook bottom of bag collar opening under lip “B” of connector assembly. Pull up on bag collar and snap over lip “A” of connector.
fig. 5 Press on edges of bag collar to ensure bag is completely installed.
IMPORTANT: Check to make sure bag collar is behind lips “A” and “B”. If it is not, dust will leak into outer bag. When filter bag is in place, close outer bag with zipper fastener.
Using An Oreck Fresh Air® Tab
fig. 6 Your ORECK XL vacuum cleaner has a special ORECK FRESH AIR tab pocket. This pocket is located inside the area where the disposable paper bag attaches to the intake tube. Insert tablet in pocket if desired.
How to Replace a Worn Belt
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing.
fig. 7 Remove the replacement belt from the storage channel.
fig. 8 Remove the door by removing the hold down screw located on side of power head.
fig. 9 Slide the door forward by prying open with
screwdriver or coin.
fig. 10 Remove the belt from the brush roll pulley and the motor drive shaft.
fig. 11 Loop the new belt over the motor drive shaft. Place the opposite end of the belt on the brush roll pulley. Rotate the brush roll three (3) complete revolutions to ensure that no part of the belt is overhanging the end of the motor drive shaft.
fig. 9 Replace the door by sliding it into the groove at the bottom of the housing.
fig. 8 Replace the hold down screw and tighten.
To Adjust or Replace Brush
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing.
fig. 12 To determine if the brush is worn, place a firm straight edge across the nozzle opening. If brush bristles do not extend beyond baseplate, brush should be adjusted.
fig. 13 Remove the baseplate by removing 5 screws. fig. 14 Remove the belt and brush roll from the housing.
fig. 15 Rotate both bearing assemblies at ends of brush roll to show “OLD” and replace in the holding channels in the housing.
NOTE: The bearing assembly setting marked “OLD” has no ribs on the top of the assembly. The one marked “NEW” has several ribs. When rotating, make sure both bearing assembly settings are the same and face up when replacing the brush roll.
fig. 12 Reassemble the belt and the baseplate and check bristle height above baseplate at each end of brush.
If a previous adjustment has already been made and bristle height does not extend above baseplate, a new brush assembly should be ordered.
IMPORTANT: Unless the brush is worn as indicated above, both bearings must be in the “NEW” position. When rotating, both bearings must be in the “OLD” position. Unmatched settings will cause damage to your machine.
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