Riccar R40, Owner'S Manual

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MAIntenAnCe AnD CARe

Annual Checkup

To keep your vacuum in peak operating 
condition, it is recommended you 
bring your vacuum to an Authorized 
Riccar Vacuum Retailer for an annual 
checkup. The Retailer will conduct a 
comprehensive examination to ensure 
your vacuum is in top operating condition. 

Power Cord Care

•  If the cord or plug has any apparent 

damage, refrain from using the vacuum. 
Please visit an Authorized Riccar 
Vacuum Retailer for a new cord or plug. 

•  When the vacuum is in use, hold the 

cord to keep from running over it. 

•  Avoid obstructions and do not pull the 

cord around sharp edges or corners.  

•  Always keep the cord away from  

heated surfaces and never close doors 
on it as this may cause damage to  
the wiring. 

•  To unplug, always grasp the plug, not 

the cord.

When to Change the Vacuum Bag

The Full Bag Indicator Light is designed 
to show when the bag is full or when 
there is a clog in the vacuum. 

Yellow Warning Light Indicates 

a Full Bag Condition

The light could also come on when 
vacuuming fine powders such as flour 
or drywall dust. These materials can 
quickly block the bag pores, significantly 
reducing airflow before the bag is 
actually full. The vacuum bag should still 
be changed. 

The light may also come on during 
attachment cleaning. If the light goes  
off when attachments are no longer in  
use, the vacuum bag does not need to 
be changed.

Note: The vacuum bags are disposable 
and intended to only be used once.  
Do not attempt to reuse the bag, as 
suction and filtration performance will 
be greatly reduced. 

Filter

Full Bag