Make sure you are working in a well-lit
area and use a flashlight to help
search for blockages.
Fig. 30
CHECKING FOR BLOCKAGES
Blockages may cause your vacuum to overheat and shut down.
To prevent this from happening, check potential blockage
areas after heavy use or if you detect a loss of suction or poor
cleaning performance.
1
Dust Cup
Dust cup may be full. Empty dust cup.
2
Pre-Motor and Post-Motor Filters
• Pre-motor filters require washing every 3 months for
optimum performance.
The post-motor HEPA filter needs to be washed every
2 years.
• Ensure that all the filters are clean.
3
Accessories
• Check intake openings:
- Extension Wands
- Dusting Brush
- Crevice Tool
- Pet Power Brush
Fig. 31
4
Hose and Connections to Vacuum
• Detach the stretch hose from the back of the portable
Lift-Away
canister by squeezing the tabs together
™
and pulling up. (Fig. 30) Straighten out the hose and
look inside for blockages.
• Remove the dust cup and extension wand and separate
the portable Lift-Away canister from the motorized
floor brush. Look in all 4 openings for any blockages.
(Fig. 31)
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