CONSUMER INFORMATION............................................................................................ 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................9
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................... 12
PARTS IDENTIFICATION ..............................................................................................14
Feature Chart ..............................................................................................................15
ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................................16
Attaching Handle ........................................................................................................16
Power / Extension Cord Retainer ............................................................................16
Tool Storage ................................................................................................................18
Power Cord
TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER................................................................................22
Power Cord ..................................................................................................................22
ON-OFF Switch ............................................................................................................24
Body Release ..............................................................................................................24
Carpet/Bare Floor Selector ........................................................................................26
Using Tools ................................................................................................................28
FEATURES ......................................................................................................................30
Overload Protection ..................................................................................................30
Edge Cleaning ............................................................................................................30
Automatic Adjusting Nozzle ......................................................................................32
Motor Protector ..........................................................................................................32
Thermal Protector ......................................................................................................34
ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER ....................................................................36
Replacing Dust Bag ............................................................................................36, 38
Cleaning Secondary Filter..........................................................................................40
Replacing HEPA Filter ................................................................................................42
Removing and Installing Lower Plate ......................................................................44
Replacing Belt ............................................................................................................46
Cleaning Agitator ........................................................................................................48
Replacing Agitator ......................................................................................................48
Cleaning Exterior and Tools ......................................................................................50
Removing Clogs ........................................................................................................52
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ................................................................................ 54
NOTES..............................................................................................................................57
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................ 58-59, 60
WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED ................................................................ 64
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