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10
Troubleshooting
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch o and disconnect plug from
electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Problem Possible causes Remedies
Vacuum won’t
turn on
Power cord not plugged in Check electrical plug
Blown fuse/tripped breaker Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
Vacuum won’t
pick up dirt
Incorrect height adjustment
Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting
Hose not attached to suction
opening
Grasp the hose wand and firmly push into
the hose wand base
Crack or hole in hose Check hose and replace if needed
Broken or worn drive belt Replace drive belt, see page 9
Rotating floor brush jammed Remove brush and clean debris from
brush ends, see page 9
Clog in vacuum Check for debris build-up or clogs in the
inner tank, hose and foot/lower hose; See
online video for more help
Dirt tank full Empty dirt tank
Dirt tank or upper tank not
installed properly
Position correctly and lock in place, see
page 7
Filters are dirty
Check and clean or replace pre-motor and
post-motor filters, see page 8
Tool won’t
pick up
Crack or hole in hose Check hose and replace if needed
Clog in vacuum Check for debris build-up or clogs in the
inner tank, hose and foot/lower hose; See
online video for more help
Dirt tank full Empty dirt tank
Dirt tank or upper tank not
installed properly
Position correctly and lock in place, see
page 7
Filters are dirty
Check and clean or replace pre-motor and
post-motor filters, see page 8
Vacuum
difficult to push
Incorrect height adjustment Adjust powerfoot to correct
height setting, see page 6
Visible dirt
escaping from
vacuum
Dirt tank full Empty dirt tank
Filters missing or installed
incorrectly
Check pre-motor and post-motor
filters for correct installation, see page 8
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