Vax V-008T instruction manual Troubleshooting, 12general maintenance / troubleshooting

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Debris removal - TurboTool:

Rotate locking ring 180° and turn TurboTool over (Fig.7/3).

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Pivot lower housing and remove clog (Fig.7/4).

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To reassemble, be sure tabs are engaged. Pivot the lower housing closed (Fig.7/5).

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8. Troubleshooting

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, ! unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing

maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

PROBLEM: Vacuum cleaner won't run

Cause: Not properly plugged into electrical outlet.

Solution: Plug unit in firmly.

Cause: No electricity in the electrical outlet.

Solution: Check fuse or breaker.

Cause: Cleaner requires service.

Solution: Take your cleaner to a service centre. Call 0870 606 1248 to find your nearest Vax approved service agent.

Cause: Motor thermostat has tripped.

Solution: Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. Leave for one (1) hour. See page 3.

PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t pick up/loss of suction.

Cause: Dirt container not installed properly.

Solution: Review dirt container replacement (section 5).

Cause: Dirt container full or blocked.

Solution: Empty dirt container (see section 5).

Cause: Brushbar or belt worn or broken.

Solution: Replace belt or brushbar (see section 6).

Cause: One or both filters are clogged.

Solution: Remove, clean and replace filters.

Cause: Nozzle / dirt passage clogged.

Solution: Open access door, remove obstruction (see section 7).

Cause: Carpet height setting is incorrect.

Solution: Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate setting for carpet being cleaned.

Cause: Hose clogged.

Solution: Remove hose and tools, remove obstruction (see section 7).

PROBLEM: Dust escaping from the vacuum cleaner.

Cause: Dirt container full.

Solution: Empty dirt container.

Cause: Dirt container not installed.

Solution: Review dirt container replacement.

Cause: Hose not installed correctly.

Solution: Review installation.

Cause: Filter not installed completely.

Solution: Remove, clean and replace filter.

PROBLEM: Cleaner is difficult to push forwards.

Cause: Carpet height setting is incorrect.

Solution: Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate setting for carpet being cleaned.

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Vax V-008T instruction manual Troubleshooting, 12general maintenance / troubleshooting