User manual TORNADO TO4516N

[. . . ] · Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes. Empty cup and clean filter frequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder. · Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine wood standings or use in areas where they may be present. · Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner, they may damage the cleaner. [. . . ] · Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a non-polarized outlet or extension cord. · Keep suction away from your face when using nozzles and pipe. · Do not pull the power cord around sharp corners and do not allow it to become trapped. · Unplug before connecting turbine nozzle. (only using turbine-brush model) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. 1 A s s e m b l i n g Pa r t s Identifications of parts 1-1 The assembled cleaner will look like the illustration to the left. Mini Turbo Brush Front Back WARNING! OPERATE THE VACUUM CLEANER ONLY AT THE VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON THE NAMEPLATE. Step 1. Attaching the Handle 1-2 Stand the vacuum upright and slide the base of the handle firmly into the grooves at the top of the vacuum body. 1-3 Insert the screw provided into the existing hole. Before securing the handle, please check that the handle is fitted to the vacuum body and make sure there's no gap. Step 2. Attaching the Hose and Tools Line up the tabs on the 1-4 1-5 base of the Twist Snap Hose with the corresponding notches on the hose collar as shown. Slide the end of the hose wand with tabs into the Hose Wand Base. 1-6 Slide the extension wand and the crevice tool together into the storage clip. 1-7 Attach the Mini Turbo Brush by putting the rib at the bottom of Mini Turbo Brush on two hooks of Handle. Snap Mini Turbo Brush into place as shown. 2 Operation 2-1 2-2 2-3 ON-OFF Switch 1. To turn cleaner on, press the Power switch. 2. To the cleaner off, press the Power switch again. Handle positions The handle of your cleaner has three positions; upright for storage and when using cleaning tools; operating for general operation on carpet and floors; low for reaching under low furniture. Step on handle release pedal to lower handle. Transporting cleaner To move your cleaner from room to room, put the handle in upright position, tilt the cleaner back on its rear wheels and push forward. 2-4 2-5 A B C Carrying handle The cleaner can also be moved by using the carrying handle. Rinse well, then air dry Thoroughly dry before putting them back together and replacing in the Filter Cup The Filter Cup may be washed In warm water with a mild detergent. Do not operate cleaner without Either the Pre-Motor Filter or Post-Motor Filter in place. 5 Maintenance The belt The belt on your cleaner causes the agitator to rotate and is important for the effective operation of the cleaner. The belt is located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition. 3-7 3-8 When to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. To check belt, remove bottom plate as shown in "How to replace. " Replace belt if it is stretched, cut or broken. How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Place handle in low position and turn cleaner over so bottom side is up. Remove the 5 screws as shown with a screw driver. Remove agitator and used belt. Discard used belt. 3-9 3-10 3-11 With lettering on outside of belt and positioned as shown in box on (D), slide new belt over motor pulley (B). Insert agitator through belt and place belt in belt guide (C) on agitator. Should the agitator shield (D) become dislodged while replacing the belt or the agitator, reposition it as shown, noting the placement of its belt guide (E) Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into position by first sliding the end opposite the belt into the rectangular slot (F) on side of cleaner. Turn agitator, making sure belt is not pinched between agitator and agitator shield. 3-12 When to replace the agitator brush roll When agitator brushes are worn, the agitator should be replaced. To check condition of brushes, disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace agitator if brushes do not touch card. 3-13 Reposition bottom plate and 5 screws. [. . . ] Tighten screws securely. How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Remove bottom plate, belt and agitator following directions in "The belt" section beginning with Fig. Continue following the directions in "The belt" section to reposition belt, new agitator and bottom plate. 6 Maintenance Clearing Blockages Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. The hose on the back of the vacuum cleaner that carries the dirt from the nozzle to the Dirt Cup can sometimes become clogged. [. . . ]