Shark EP710 owner manual Attachment USE Chart, Releasing the Handle, Using the Attachments

Fig. 14

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Releasing the Handle

Release the handle by placing your foot on the handle release pedal and pull back on the handle until it releases from its upright position. (Fig. 7)

Handle Release	On/Off	Fig. 7
Pedal
	Switch

Using the Attachments

Warning:

•	Always turn vacuum "Off" before
•	attaching the accessories.
	Do NOT place hands or feet
	underneath the agitator brush at any

1.Place the vacuum cleaner on a flat surface and move the carpet height adjustment to HIGH.

2.The crevice tool and the dusting brush will fit both the extension tubes and the hose. The dusting brush will also fit on the end of the crevice tool. (Fig. 8)

3.The extension tube can be removed from the inlet hose by grasping the cuff and twisting while pulling up.

Caution:

•Do NOT pull the vacuum cleaner around the room by the hose as it could tip over and cause damage.

•When using the attachments, be careful NOT to overextend the hose length when reaching. Trying to reach beyond the hose reach could cause the vacuum cleaner to tip over.

Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, the power cord must be disconnected before removing the dust cup, dust cup filter,changing the filters or performing maintenance/trouble shooting checks.

Removing & Emptying Dust Cup

The “Dust Cup” must always be emptied when the dirt level reaches the "MAX FULL" line on the dust cup.

To remove the dust cup from the vacuum:

1.Press the dust cup release button and lift the dust cup out and up of the vacuum cleaner. (Fig. 9)

2.Hold dust cup container with hand and turn the dust cup cover counter clockwise with the other hand to remove. (Fig. 10)

3.Remove the HEPA "TAP CLEAN" Filter from the dust cup.

4.Empty the dust cup directly into dustbin. (Fig. 11)

HEPA Filter

with

Debris Screen

Debris Screen HEPA Filter

Fig. 13

2.Vigorously "TapClean" the HEPA dust cup filter on a hard surface until no more dust is observed falling

out. (Fig. 14)

Alternatively, the

HEPA filter may

	time. When using the attachments,
•	the agitator brush continues to rotate.
	Do NOT allow the vacuum cleaner to
	remain in just one place for a long
	period of time as the agitator may
•	damage the floor surface.
	NEVER place the vacuum cleaner on
	furniture, the fringed area of rugs,
	deep pile carpeting or carpeted
	stairs. The ideal position for the
	vacuum cleaner when using any
	attachment is for the unit to be on a
	level surface with the handle in the
	upright position and the carpet height
	adjustment lever in HIGH.

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

also be washed by running it under the tap allowing the water to run on the dirty side. We recommend washing it once a month or when suction appears reduced. Always allow 24 hours for drying before replacing into the vacuum.

3."TapClean" the debris screen or rinse under a faucet until clean. (Fig. 15) Debris screen must be completely dry

(24 hours) be re-	Fig. 15
installing on the HEPA
filter.

ATTACHMENT USE CHART

			CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT	Furniture	Between		Drapes	Stairs	Walls
		Cushions
DUSTING	*			*	*	*
BRUSH
CREVICE	*	*			*
TOOL

6

Fig. 11 Fig. 12

5.Replace the dust cup back into the vacuum by inserting the bottom first and tilt back with the dust cup handle. Press the dust cup release button to lock dust cup in place.

Cleaning the HEPA Dust Cup Filter

We recommend that you "TAP CLEAN" the HEPA Filter every time you empty the dust cup.

1.When you have removed the HEPA Filter from the dust cup, separate the

debris screen from the HEPA Filter.
(Fig. 13)	7

4.When the debris screen is dry, replace it on the HEPA filter and re- install filter assembly into the vacuum. (not shown)

Please Note: The white material in the HEPA filter will discolor over time - This is NORMAL and will NOT affect the performance of the filter.

Warning: Always empty the dust cup and clean the HEPA dust cup filter before each use and during prolonged usage. Never over fill the dust cup - remove dirt and clean the HEPA dust cup filter each time the dust cup is emptied during prolonged usage or risk motor damage.