Cleaning the blockage in the nozzle air inlet pipePress release button F toremove the upper case.Remove the blockage inthe nozzle air inlet pipe.Reattach the vacuumcleaner.If the nozzle head still appears to be blocked, please clear the blockage in the nozzle air inlet pipe.Release Button FScrewNozzle airinlet pipeCLEARING 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.11Clearing blockages in the suction hose1 Set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position.2 Remove the hose cuff from the suction inlet andthen remove any blockages from the hose.3 Pull the dust inspection cover away from body andpush out the dust clogging the bypass tube assembly.Cleaning the agitator assemblyWhen threads get caught in the agitator assembly, clean the assembly.Remove the bottom plate (refer to page 14).Remove threads caught in the assembly by cutting themwith scissors.ScissorsThreadsClearing blockages in the nozzle headRemove the bottom plate (refer to page 14)Remove any blockages from the nozzle head.Reattach the bottom plate to the nozzle head,andthen operate the vacuum cleaner to check that theblockage has been properly cleared. If the nozzlehead is still blocked, the suction force will be weak.Nozzle Head4 Reattach the hose cuff to the suction inlet,and thedust inspection cover to the bypass tube assembly.Now switch on the vacuum cleaner to check thatthe blockage has been properly cleared. If the hoseis still blocked, the suction force will be weak.Hose CuffSuction InletDust InspectionCoverBypass TubeAssemblyNozzle airinlet pipeCaution: Make sure thatthe Release Button F isat the original position.Caution:Remove screw beforepressing release button F.