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Caution:

 Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF"  position and disconnect 

Cleaning the agitator assembly 

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CLEARING BLOCKAGES AND CLEANING 
THE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY

                 the  power cord  from the  wall outlet before clearing any blockages in the 
                 suction hose and cleaning the agitator assembly.

Cleaning blockages 

Remove 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 cleaner
to 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 head

When threads get caught in the agitator assembly, clean the assembly.

Remove threads caught in the assembly by cutting them
with scissors.
 

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Remove the bottom plate(refter to page 14)

Set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position.

  

 

 

 

 

 

Remove the hose cuff from the suction inlet and

  

 

 

 

 

then remove any blockages from the hose.

 

 

 

  

  

  

 

 

  

  

 

 

Reattach the hose cuff to the suction inlet,and

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

then operate the vacuum cleaner to check that

 

 

 

  

  

 

 

  

the blockage has been properly cleared.If the hose
is still blocked,the suction force will be weak.

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Scissors

Threads

Nozzle Head

Hose Cuff

Suction Inlet

Suction Hose A

Cleaning blockages in the suction hose A, B

When the suction hose A, B or Nozzle head is
blocked, the bypass valve will be opened
automatically to protect the motor, resulting
in the suction force being reduced. The bypass 
valve will be at its original position automatically
after the blockage is removed.

Caution:

Bypass Valve
 (Inside)

Summary of Contents for FM742H

Page 1: ...USING THE ATTACHMENTS EMPTYING THE DUST COMPARTMENT CLEANING THE FILTERS CLEARING BLOCKAGES IN THE SUCTION HOSE AND CLEANING THE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING LIMITED WARRANTY Contents 1 3 4 6 8 9 10 11 12 16 16 17 FM742H INSTRUCTION MANUAL VACUUM CLEANER FOR HOUSEHOLD OR COMMERCIAL USE ...

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Page 3: ...way from heated surfaces 7 Do not unplug by pulling on the cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 8 Do not handle the plug or the vacuum cleaner with wet hands 9 Do not put any objects into the openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep free of dust lint hair and anything that may reduce air flow 10 Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all the parts of your body away from openings and m...

Page 4: ...m is intended for household or commercial use Note to user concerning attachment plug 2 This appliance must be grounded If it should malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding confuctor and grounding plug The plug must be isnerted into an approp...

Page 5: ...uction Hose A Dust Compartment Carrying Handle DusterKnob ON OFF Switch Release Button A Release Button B Release Button C Suction Hose B Filter Cover Wand Handle Release Lever Power Cord Upholstery Tool Dusting Brush Power Cord Plug Crevice Tool Hose Holder Rug Floor Tools SELECTOR Holder Mount Cord Storage Hooks Plug shown in figure may differ from actual plug attached to unit for your area ...

Page 6: ... A Caution Do not connect the power cord plug to the wall outlet until assembly is completed Attaching the handle PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Attaching the suction hose A attachments 4 1 2 Set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position lnsert the handle as shown in the illustration Handle ...

Page 7: ... becomes full and you continue to run the machine the vacuum will shut off automatically to prevent the motor from overheating If this happens turn off slide switch and disconnect your vacuum from power outlet remove the material clogging the machine and let your vacuum cool down for approximately 20 minutes You can then restart your vacuum cleaner and use it again WARNING This appliance is equipp...

Page 8: ...E HANDLE Upright position The handle is normally locked in this The handle of this vacuum cleaner can be set to one of three positions Upright Normal Parallel Place your foot on handle release lever as shown and pull back on the handle until it releases from its upright position position for storage or when using the attachments Push the handle forward until it locks Normal position This position ...

Page 9: ... selector to the RUG position When cleaning a bare floor or when using one of the attachments set the RUG FLOOR TOOLS selector to the FLOOR position Caution Do not change the setting of the RUG FLOOR TOOLS selector while the vacuum cleaner is turned off RUG FLOOR Rug Floor Tools SELECTOR USING THE VACUUM CLEANER EDGE CLEANING This vacuum cleaner is equipped with an edge cleaning function for clean...

Page 10: ...holder mount Holder Mount Hose Holder When you have finished using the attachments replace them in their original positions as shown on page 4 Tabs Groove Upholstery tool Dusting brush To detach the dusting brush from the upholstery tool Press the tabs on the brush downward to remove it To reattach the dusting brush to the upholstery tool Insert the front of the upholstery tool under the hook on t...

Page 11: ...ord from the wall outlet before cleaning Empty the dust compartment when contents reach the MAX mark Press the release button A meanwhile press the release button B to remove the dust compartment Press the release lever to open the trapdoor Reattaching the Dust Compartment Close the trapdoor and insert the projection on the dust compartment into the groove on the main body Push the dust compartmen...

Page 12: ...ith a hair dryer or by placing in a clothes dryer Hot air may cause the filters to warp Reattaching the filters Insert the main filter into the prefilter as shown 10 The main filter and prefilter will be removed at the same time 2 Hold onto the main filter and insert into the dust compartment Align the ribs of the main filter to match the shape of the opening in the dust compartment and press firm...

Page 13: ...assembly clean the assembly Remove threads caught in the assembly by cutting them with scissors 11 Remove the bottom plate refter to page 14 Set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position Remove the hose cuff from the suction inlet and then remove any blockages from the hose Reattach the hose cuff to the suction inlet and then operate the vacuum cleaner to check that the blockage has been properly...

Page 14: ...3 When removing the headlight lamp be careful not to pull on the headlight lamp wiring 4 Remove the lamp by pushing it gently in the direction of the arrow and then turning it counterclockwise 5 Push a new lamp gently into the socket and turn it clockwise to tighten it Use a standard bayonet base appliance lamp rated at 120V and 15W LAMP MAX 15W Caution Be careful not to clamp the headlight lamp w...

Page 15: ...Remove the bottom plate refer to page 14 Lift out the agitator assembly and then remove the flat belt from the motor shaft and the agitator pulley Place the agitator assembly into the grooves in the nozzle head making sure thatthe new flat belt slides securely into the guide Caution Install the flat belt so that it has no twists in it and so that all components turn smoothly Reattach the bottom pl...

Page 16: ...plate by pulling the tabs as illustrated REATTACHING THE BOTTOM PLATE Insert the projection on the bottom plate into the groove on the nozzle housing and set the bottom plate in place Push the bottom plate as shown Slide the latch in the direction shown Turn the vacuum over and place in the upright position Press Press Bottom Plate Projection Groove Latch Latch Bottom Plate Press Press Pull here ...

Page 17: ... REPLACING THE FILTER Caution Do not wash the sub filter in a washing machine and do not use any other equipment such as a hair dryer to dry it Always allow 24 hours for drying Do not operate the vacuum without the sub filter Be sure the sub filter is dry and properly installed Failure to do so could result in electrical shock personal injury or motor failure CLEANING THE SUB FILTER Clean the sub ...

Page 18: ...he ON position Suction force is weak The agitator does not operate The power cord plug is not securely inserted into the wall outlet Insert the power cord plug securely into the wall outlet refer to page 5 16 The dust compartment is full The suction hose is blocked The filters are dirty The nozzle head is blocked Empty the dust compartment refer to page 9 Remove the blockage refer to page 11 Clean...

Page 19: ...ny unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes This limited warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse abuse negligent handling or damage due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit This warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by or resulting from damages from shipping or repairs service or alterations to the product or any of its parts which have been perf...

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