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clearing blockages / troubleshooting

7. Clearing Blockages

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock,

the power cord must be disconnected before

performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.

Switch the vacuum cleaner off and disconnect the power

plug from the electrical outlet.

The flexible hose can be disconnected from the vacuum

cleaner by pushing in the button on the hose and pulling

away from the machine. (Fig.7/1). Remove any blockages

found then reconnect the hose securely.

Removing debris from the TurboTool

Switch the vacuum cleaner off and disconnect the power

plug from the electrical outlet.

Rotate the locking ring 180º (Fig.7/2).

Lift the top cover off and remove any blockage (Fig.7/3).

To re-assemble, ensure that the tabs are engage. Pivot the

lower housing closed and rotate the locking ring 180º

(Fig.7/3).

8. Troubleshooting

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,

unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing

maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

PROBLEM: The cleaner won't run.

Cause: Not properly plugged into electrical outlet.

Solution: Plug in firmly.

Cause: No electricity in electrical outlet.

Solution: Check fuse or breaker.

Cause: On/off switch not turned on.

Solution: Push on/off switch to ‘on’.

Cause: Blocked central filter.

Solution: Remove, clean and replace filters. See page 6.

Cause: Motor thermostat has tripped.

Solution: Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.

Leave for (1) hour before switching the

vacuum cleaner back on.

Cause: Blown fuse/tripped breaker.

Solution: Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t pick up/loss of suction.

Cause: Dust bag not installed correctly.

Solution: Review dust bag removal and replacement.

Cause: Dust bag full or blocked.

Solution: Replace dust bag.

Cause: Clogged filter.

Solution: Remove filter and clean.

Cause: Blockage in hose.

Solution: Disconnect hose, remove the obstruction

then re-fit.

PROBLEM: Dust escaping from the vacuum cleaner.

Cause: Dust bag full.

Solution: Dispose of dust bag and replace with a new

one.

Cause: Dust bag not installed correctly or burst.

Solution: Review dust bag removal and replacement.

Cause: Hose not installed correctly.

Solution: Review hose installation.

Cause: Filter not installed completely.

Solution: Review filter removal and replacement.

Cause: Turbo Tool is clogged.

Solution: Refer to section 7.

Fig.7/1

LOCKING RING

Fig.7/2

Fig.7/3

TABS

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