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CONSUMER INFORMATION.................................................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................5
PARTS IDENTIFICATION................................................................................................... 10-12
ASSEMBLY...............................................................................................................................14
Wands.................................................................................................................................. 14
Power Nozzle ...................................................................................................................... 14
Canister............................................................................................................................... 16
Hood .................................................................................................................................... 16
Hose..................................................................................................................................... 16
FEATURES .............................................................................................................................. 18
Overload Protector............................................................................................................. 18
Performance Indicator ........................................................................................................18
Suction Control....................................................................................................................20
Hose Swivel ........................................................................................................................ 20
TO OPERATE CLEANER.........................................................................................................22
Power Cord ........................................................................................................................ 22
ON-OFF Switch.................................................................................................................. 24
Handle Adjustments ......................................................................................................... 24
Suggested Pile Height Settings....................................................................................... 24
Using T ools ....................................................................................................................26, 28
V acuuming Tips................................................................................................................. 30
ROUTINE CARE OF CLEANER .............................................................................................32
Changing Dust Bag.............................................................................................................32
Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ..............................................................................................34
Cleaning Exterior and Tools...............................................................................................34
POWER NOZZLE CARE ..........................................................................................................36
Replacing Headlight Bulb...................................................................................................36
Removing Belt .....................................................................................................................38
Replacing Belt .....................................................................................................................40
Brush Servicing...................................................................................................................42
Agitator Assembly ...............................................................................................................44
Removing Clogs................................................................................................................. 44
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ..........................................................................................49
WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................52,54
WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED.......................................................................... 56
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Cleaner won’t start. 1. Unplugged at wall outlet. 1. Plug in firmly, push ON/OFF switch to ON.
2. Tr ipped circuit breaker/blown fuse 2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
at household service panel.
3. Loose hose electrical connections. 3. Reconnect hose ends, (page 16).
4. Tr ipped overload protector in 4. Clean brush and brush supports,
POWER NOZZLE. then reset, (pages 18).
Poor job of dirt 1. Full or clogged dust bag. 1. Change bag, (page 32).
pick-up. 2. Clogged airflow passages. 2. Clear airflow passages, (page 44).
3. Dir ty safety filter. 3. Replace filter, (page 34).
4. Wrong pile height setting. 4. Adjust setting, (page 24).
5. Open suction control. 5. Adjust control, (page 20).
6. Hole in hose. 6. Replace hose.
7. Worn POWER NOZZLE brushes. 7. Replace brush, (page 42).
8. Worn or broken belt. 8 & 9. See REMOVING BELT and REPLACING
9. Dir ty brush or br ush suppor ts. BELT, (pages 38,40).
10. Canister hood open. 10. Close and latch hood.
Cleaner starts but 1. Hose or hood electrical connections. 1. Check connections, reconnect hose
cuts off. ends, (page 16).
2. Tr ipped overload protector in 2. Remove any items that may be caught
POWER NOZZLE. or jammed, then reset. If cleaner star ts
and stops again, clean brush and brush
suppor ts, then reset, (pages 18).
3. Tr ipped overload protector 3. Change dust bag, clear airflow blockage,
in canister. (page 32, 44). Wait 50 minutes for motor
to cool and automatically reset.
Power Nozzle will not 1. POWER NOZZLE connections 1. Plug in fir mly, (page 14).
run when attached. unplugged.
2. Worn or broken belt. 2 & 3. See REMOVING BELT and REPLACING
3. Dir ty brush or br ush suppor ts. BELT, (pages 38, 40).
4. Tr ipped overload protector in 4. Check brush area for excessive lint
POWER NOZZLE..build-up or jamming. Clean brush and
brush suppor ts, then reset, (pages 18).
Performance indicator, 1. Full or clogged dust bag. 1. Change bag, (page 32).
some models, is red. 2. Dir ty filter. 2. Replace filter, (page 34).
3. Clogged airflow passage. 3. Clear clog from airflow passage, (page 44).
4. Cer tain attachment tools. 4. This is normal. Light should go off
when tool is removed.
Cleaner picks up moveable 1. Wrong pile height setting. 1. Adjust setting, (page 24).
rugs -or- Power Nozzle 2. Suction too strong. 2. Open suction control, (page 20).
pushes too hard.
Light won’t work. 1. Burned out light bulb. 1. Change light bulb, (page 36).
Cord won’t rewind. 1. Dir ty power cord. 1. Clean the power cord.
2. Cord jammed. 2. Pull out cord and rewind.
Cleaner leaves marks 1. Wrong vacuuming pattern. 1. See VACUUMING TIPS, (page 30).
on carpet.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
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Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems.
Any service needed, other than those described in these Operating Instructions,
should be performed by an authorized service representative .