Caution: Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position and disconnectCleaning the agitator assembly123CLEARING BLOCKAGES AND CLEANINGTHE AGITATOR ASSEMBLYthe power cord from the wall outlet before clearing any blockages in thesuction hose and cleaning the agitator assembly.Cleaning blockagesRemove the bottom plate(refer to page 14)Remove any blockages from the nozzle head.Reattach the bottom plate to the nozzle head, and then operate the vacuum cleanerto check that the blockage has been properly cleared. If the nozzle head is still blocked,the suction force will be weak.Cleaning blockages in the nozzle headWhen threads get caught in the agitator assembly, clean the assembly.Remove threads caught in the assembly by cutting themwith scissors.11Remove the bottom plate(refter to page 14)Set 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.123Hose CuffSuction InletSuction Hose ACleaning blockages in the suction hose A, BWhen the suction hose A, B or Nozzle head isblocked, the bypass valve will be openedautomatically to protect the motor, resultingin the suction force being reduced. The bypassvalve will be at its original position automaticallyafter the blockage is removed.Caution: Bypass Valve(Inside)ThreadsScissorsNozzle PipeNozzle Head