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EPERFORMANCE FEATURES
Edge Cleaner
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of the POWER-
MATETM Guide either
side of the POWER-
MATETM along base-
boards or next to fur-
niture to help remove
dirt trapped at carpet
edges.
Overload Protector
The POWER-MATETM
has built-in protection
against motor and
belt damage should
the brush jam. If the
brush slows down or
stops, the overload
protector button pops
up and shuts off the
POWER-MATETM The
canister motor will
continue to run.
To correctproblem:
See the TroubleShootingChaffon page 16,
To reset:Push inthe overloadprotectorbutton.
SuctionControl
The suction control allows you to change the vacu-
um suction for
Decrease
Suction
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Increase
Suction
different fabric
and carpet
weights. Open-
ing the control
decreases suc-
tion for draperies
and lightweight
rugs, while clos-
ing the control
increases suction
for upholsteries
and carpets.
PersonalInjuryHazard
Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before clean-
ing the brush area as brush may suddenly restart.
Failureto do so can resultin personal injury.
Canister Performance
Indicator
On Some Models
Canister
Performance
Indicator Light
The light comes on
whenever the airflow
becomes blocked,
dust bag needs
changing or canister
safety filter needs
cleaning.
NOTE: The lightmay alsocome on when usingcer-
tainattachments,due to reduced airflowthrough
attachment.
Performance Indicator
On Some Models
When the unit isrunning the
lines in the indicator win-
dows will be clear if there
are no clogs. When the lines
turn completely red there is
a need to check the dust
bag for being full of the other areas that may be
clogged. See page 11.
NOTE: Red lines may appear when using attach-
ments while cleaning new carpet, due to reduced
airflow by the attachments themselves or by new
carpet fuzz filling the bag quickly.
POWER-MATETM Storage
On Some Models
The lower wand has a
"U" shaped flange in
the area where the
power cord attaches.
The base has a "U"
shaped slot near the
front caster.
The flange allows the
wands and POWER-
MATETM to be stored
with the canister to
conserve storage
space. The canister
must be stored on end
for this feature to be
used.
The wand will slip out of
the slot as it islifted up
for use and will slide into
the slot as it islowered
for storage.
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