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clearing blockages / storage
9. 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 in securely.
Cause: No electricity in the electrical outlet.
Solution: Check fuse or breaker.
Cause: On/off switch not turned on.
Solution: Push on/off switch to ‘on’.
Cause: Motor thermostat has tripped.
Solution: Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Leave for one (1) hour before switching the
vacuum cleaner back on.
Cause: Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
Solution: Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t pick up/loss of suction.
Cause: Dirt container not installed properly.
Solution: Review dirt container replacement.
Cause: Dirt container full or blocked.
Solution: Empty dirt container.
Cause: Clogged filters.
Solution: Remove, clean and replace filters.
PROBLEM: Accessories won’t pick up.
Cause: Accessories are not attached correctly.
Solution: Refer to section 5.
Cause: TurboBrush / TurboTool is clogged.
Solution: Refer to section 7.
Cause: Hose / Stretch Hose is not installed correctly.
Solution: Refer to section 7.
PROBLEM: Dust escaping from the vacuum cleaner.
Cause: Dirt container full.
Solution: Empty dirt container.
Cause: Dirt container not installed correctly.
Solution: Review dirt container replacement.
Cause: Hose / Stretch Hose is not installed correctly.
Solution: Review installation.
Cause: Filter not installed completely.
Solution: Remove, clean and replace filters.
