CLOG REMOVAL

 

Always unplug vacuum from outlet before removing

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any clogs!

 

NOTE! K3 users with ET-H, ET-1 or ET-2 power heads, please refer to your power head user’s manual for more detailed instructions for removing clogs in your power head.

If the “bag full or clog” warning light (10) remains illuminated after the filter bag has been changed and the filters are in good condition, there is likely a clog in the system.

Clogs in the Head or Brush - Figure 20

Clogs in the swivel neck (57) of a head or brush can be cleared by first pressing the tool release button (7) and removing the brush or head. Check inside the swivel neck channel (56), and clean out pathway.

Clogs in the Telescopic Tube - Figure 20

Remove head from telescopic tube (4) by pushing the tool release button (7) and pulling the tube out. Remove the hose from the top of the telescopic tube by pushing the handle release button (3). A stiff wire or stick can be used to push the clog out of the tube.

Clogs in the Hose - Figures 21, 22 & 23

Check for suction at the end of the hose (19). If you feel reduced suction, the blockage is in the hose. To clear blockages in the hose (13), remove the telescopic tube (4) by pushing the tool release button (7) and pulling the tube out. Hold the hose upright with one hand blocking the top and switch on the machine. If necessary, quickly lift your hand on and off the end of the hose. If that does not clear the clog, you may also clear clogs by reversing the hose. K3: After removing the telescopic tube, push the release button (18) on the hose neck (6) and remove the hose from the machine.

K2: After removing the telescopic tube, squeeze the tabs (37) on the retaining ring and pull the hose neck out.

Remove the hose handle (1) from the telescopic tube by pressing the handle release button (2). Insert the handle end of the hose (1) into the suction opening (17). Hold the hose upright with one hand blocking the top and switch on the machine. If necessary, quickly lift your hand on and off the end of the hose.

Note: Do not insert a wire or stick into the hose. Doing so may cause damage to the hose.

Clogs in Entrance to Filter Bag - Figure 21

Remove hose (10) from vacuum cleaner (see figure 21), open the filter bag cover and remove the filter bag. (figure 16, page 9). Clean out entrance to bag (58).

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Figure 20

 

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Figure 22

 

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Sebo K3, K2 owner manual Clog Removal, Clogs in the Head or Brush Figure, Clogs in the Telescopic Tube Figure