MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM
Motor
Protector
This vacuum
cleaner
has a motor protector
by-pass
valve which automatically
opens to
provide
cooling
air to the vacuum
cleaner
motor when a clog prevents
the normal
flow of air to the motor. If the by-pass
valve
opens to prevent
motor overheating
and
possible
damage
to the vacuum
cleaner,
you will notice
a change
of sound
as air
rushes
through
the valve opening.
To correct
problem
empty
the dust bin.
If using attachments,
adjust
to allow
for
greater
air flow.
NOTE: The motor
protector
may open
when
using
attachments
or
when
cleaning
new
carpet,
due to
reduced
airflow
caused
by the
attachments
themselves
or by
Motor Protector
(Behind Hose)
new carpet
lint filling the dust bin quickly.
To correct
problem
empty
the dust
bin.
If using
attachments,
adjust
to allow
for
greater
air flow.
Note: Do not block motor protector.
Thermal
Protector
This vacuum
cleaner
has a thermal
protector,
which automatically
trips to
protect
both the vacuum
cleaner
and the
agitator
motor from overheating.
If a clog
prevents
the normal
flow of air to the motor,
the thermal
protector
turns
the motor off
automatically.
This allows
the motor to cool
in order to prevent
possible
damage
to the
vacuum
cleaner.
To correct
problem:
Turn the vacuum
cleaner
off and unplug the power cord from
the outlet to allow the vacuum
cleaner
to
cool and the thermal
protector
to reset.
Check
for and remove
clogs,
if
necessary.
See page
19, CLOG
REMOVAL
section.
Also
check
and
replace
any clogged
filters.
Wait
approximately
thirty
(30) minutes
before
restarting
vacuum
cleaner.
AGITATOR
MOTOR
OVERLOAD
PROTECTOR
The agitator
motor has built-in
protection
against
motor damage
should
the agitator
jam. If the agitator
slows
down or stops, the
agitator
overload
protector
shuts off the
agitator
motor. The vacuum
cleaner
motor
will continue
to run.
To correct
problem:
Turn off and unplug
vacuum
cleaner,
remove
obstruction,
then
press Agitator
Motor
reset button.
If the problem
Agitator
Motor
persists,
have the
Reset
Button
vacuum
cleaner
serviced
by a
Sears
or other
qualified
technician.
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