11223345NozzlePipeScissorsThreadsCLEARING BLOCKAGES IN THE SUCTION HOSEAND CLEANING THE AGITATOR ASSEMBLYCaution: Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the" OFF " position and disconnectthe power cord from the wall outlet before clearing any blockages in thesuction hose and cleaning the agitator assembly.Clearing blockages in the suction hoseSet the vacuum cleaner to the upright position.Remove the hose cuff from the suction inlet andthen remove any blockages from the hose.Reattach the hose cuff to the suction inlet,andthen operate the vacuum cleaner to check thatthe blockage has been properly cleared.If the hoseis still blocked,the suction force will be weak.If the hose still appears to be blocked:Set the vacuum cleaner to the parallel position and turn it over.Remove the lower hose joint from the lowersuction inlet as shown above.Remove the bottom plate.(refer to page15)Remove any blockages in the nozzle pipe,while being extremely careful not to damage it .Re -install all the parts in the reverse order of removal.(For the procedure for reattaching the bottom plate,refer to page15)Caution :Check that all parts have been installed correctly before reattaching the bottom plate.Firmly and securely insert the lower hose cuff.Cle ani ng the ag itat or as sem blyWhen threads get caught in the agitator assembly,clean the assembly.Remove threads caught in the assembly by cutting themwith scissors.11Hose CuffSuction lnlet12HoseJoint