3.4 HOW TO CLEAR A BLOCKAGE
If the cleaner is used when the dust bag is full or any blockages are sucked in by accident,the air ducts may become
clogged. If this occurs,remove the blockages or obstructions from the air ducts as follows.
CAUTION: Be sure to disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet.
*DUCT HOSE
1. Change the dust bag.
2. Turn the cleaner over. Release the handle to the middle position. Remove the three screws(32)(33)(33) from the
belt cover(42)(43)(43).
3. Remove the belt cover,and take off the hose supporter(48)(49)(49) to check the duct hose(73)(74)(73).
4.To remove the duct hose,twist clockwise.
Belt
cover
Duct hose
Hose supporter
Fig.5
5. After removing blockage from the duct hose,reinstall the duct hose by twisting counterclockwise,and replace the
hose supporter on the case securely.
6. Place the four projections of the belt cover to the windows provided on the front end of the case and replace the
belt cover,and re-fasten the screws securely.
Windows
Fig.6
*FLEXIBLE HOSE(Fig.7)
Joints
1. To disconnect hose from the suction inlet,press two joints firmly.
2. After removing blockage from the hose and/or suction
inlet,replace the hose and connect securely.
*JOINT PIPE(Fig.8)
Fig.7
Blockages may be cleared by separating the curved joint pipe from
the hose. To separate the joint pipe,depress the two claws which
are located in the holes on both sides of the joint pipe and pull
apart. To re-connect push hose back into joint pipe and twist until
two claws locate with holes.
Holes
4. CARE OF AIR FILTERS
Curved joint pipeClaws
*MOTOR PROTECTION AIR FILTER(Fig.9)
Fig.8
Once or twice a year,or when it becomes visibly soiled,the motor
Motor protection
protection air filter(63)(64)(63) may need cleaning.
air filter
1. Remove the filter from the bottom of the bag compartment as
shown in Fig.9 and wash in warm water.
2. After washing the filter,dry thoroughly away from direct sunlight
and fit it back into the cleaner.
Fig.9 |
ACEC
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