OPERATION
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
Vacuum motor will not operate.
Poor vacuum suction.
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
LENGTH
WIDTH
HEIGHT
WEIGHT
VACUUM MOTOR
VACUUM BAG CAPACITY
POWER CORD LENGTH
DECIBEL RATING AT OPERATOR'S EAR,
INDOORS ON CARPET
14
CAUSE
Power switch in off position.
Faulty power cord.
Tripped building circuit breaker.
Overheated motor.
Faulty power switch.
Loose wiring.
Loose vacuum hose or attachment
tool connection.
Clogged vacuum hose or attachment
tool.
Full vacuum bag.
Air leak in hose.
Clogged secondary filter or foam filter.
Air leak at bag compartment lid.
Loose bag compartment lid.
PORTAPACR
210mm (8.25 in)
190mm (7.5 in)
600mm (2 ft)
5.5 Kg (12 lbs)
120V, 1.7hp, 2–stage, 10A, 1200W (608232/609228)
120V, 1.15hp, 2–stage, 7.5A, 900W (609101)
4.75 L (4.3 qts)
15m (50 ft), Gauge–16/3 (120V) (608232/609228)
15m (50 ft), Gauge–18/3 (120V) (609101)
<75dB(A)
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SOLUTION
Turn on machine.
Contact Service Center.
Reset circuit breaker.
Let motor cool, determine cause.
Contact Service Center.
Contact Service Center.
Tighten connections.
Remove clogged debris.
Empty vacuum bag.
Replace hose.
Remove filters and clean. Do not
operate machine without filters in place.
Replace lid gasket.
Close lid tightly.
PortapacR (06–03)