Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any other
service needed call 1-877-531-7321 (US) / 1-844-608-3081 (CA) for assistance.
WARNING
Always turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance to the
vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
PROBLEM
Unplugged at wall outlet.
Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse
Vacuum cleaner
at household service panel.
won't start.
Loose hose electrical connections. Reconnect hose ends.
Full or clogged dust bag.
Clogged airflow passages.
Dirty filters.
Wrong pile height setting.
Wrong power level selected.
Hole in hose.
Poor job of dirt
pick-up.
Worn PowerMate
Worn or broken belt.
Dirty brushroll or end caps.
Canister hood open.
Tripped overload protector in
PowerMate
PROTECTOR (page 14).
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
®
brushroll.
®
. See OVERLOAD
Plug in firmly, press On/Off switch.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Change bag.
Clear airflow passages.
Clean/change filters.
Adjust setting.
Adjust control.
Replace hose.
Change brushroll.
See BELT CHANGING AND BRUSHROLL
CLEANING. (page 19)
See BELT CHANGING AND BRUSHROLL
CLEANING. (page 19)
Close and latch hood.
Remove any items that may be caught or
jammed, then restart. If vacuum cleaner starts
and stops again, clean brushroll and end caps,
then restart.
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SOLUTION