Sanitaire 1040 Routine Maintenance, Reinstalling the Pre-MotorFilter and Dust Bag, Storage

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Emptying the Dust Bag and Installing or Cleaning the Pre-Motor Filter:

The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. To avoid unnecessary service calls, check the dust bag and filter often. We suggest emptying the dust bag after every use.

NOTE: When vacuuming carpet fresheners or cleaners, powder, plaster dust, or similar fine substances, the dust bag and filter will require more frequent maintenance.

CAUTION: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before changing the dust bag or filter. Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the dust bag or filter in place.

1Openlid. the tool box. Lift up on the dust bag compartment

Bag Compartment Lid

2Lift the dust bag out of compartment. While the dust bag is out of the cleaner, check the pre-motor filter to see if it needs to be cleaned. Pull it up out of the two brackets holding it in place.

Dust Bag

NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing.

PROBLEM		SOLUTION
Motor will not	•	Push plug securely into outlet, at each end.
start.	•	Try another outlet.
	•	Check circuit breaker.
Motor suddenly	• Page 5.
stops.
Does not pick	•	Clean or replace the filters. Hint: If picking up fine
up debris.		dust, the filters may not look dirty but a fine
		substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks
		the air flow through the filter(s).
	• Empty dust bag.
	• Be sure hose is secure in suction inlet.
	• Remove any blockages from the hose that restrict
		the airflow.
Missing parts.	• Call 1-800-438-7352 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:45
		p.m., (CST), Monday - Friday. Know the model and
		serial numbers when you call.
Questions?	• Call 1-800-282-2886 between 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.,
		(CST), Monday - Friday and 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
		(CST) Saturday. Know the model and serial
		numbers when you call.

Pre-Motor Filter

Two

Brackets

3To clean the pre-motor filter, you can vacuum it with another vacuum or wash it under running water. The filter must be completely dry before reinstalling in the cleaner.

4 To empty cloth dust bag, hold dust bag over a waste container and slide the bottom clamp off the dust bag. Shake debris into waste con- tainer. Reposition plastic clamp at base of dust bag.

Reinstalling the Pre-Motor Filter and Dust Bag:

1To replace the pre-motor filter, slide it down between the two brackets in the dust bag compartment. Make sure the filter is pushed all the way down to the bottom of the brackets.

2Put the dust bag back in the bag compartment and close the bag compartment lid.

Storage:

Store indoors in a cool, dry place. Do not expose to rain.

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