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1. SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL FOR 14 amp 18 DUAL MOTOR UPRIGHT VACUUMS Features 1 Handle 12 Hose 2 Accessory Mount 13 Upper Cord Hook 3 Full Bag Light 14 Secondary Cord Strain Relief 4 Main Power Switch 15 Power Cord 5 Door Latch 16 Wand 6 Bag Housing 17 Carrying Handle w Lower Cord Hook 7 Handle Release Lever 18 Thumb Screw 8 Electronic Display 19 Base Inlet Connector 9 Handle Pivot 20 Cord Pigtail 10 Power Brush Nozzle 21 Rear Wheel 11 Bumper SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PN 344767 Dual Motor Uprights Manual Printed in USA 03 31 06 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING This vacuum cleaner will afford you many years of trouble free operating satisfaction provided it is given proper care All parts have passed rigid quality control standards prior to being assembled to produce the finished product Prior to packaging this vacuum was again inspected for assurance of flawless assembly Your vacuum is protectively packed to pre vent damage in shipment We recommend that upon delivery unpack the vacuum and inspect it for any possible damage Only a visual examination will reveal damage that If damage is discovered immediately notify the transportation company that delivered your vacuum As a shipper we are unable to report claims for concealed damage You must originate any claims within 5 days This manual is for your protection and information PLEASE READ CAREFULLY si2. Brush motor does not run POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Lower cable not plugged into receptacle in vacuum housing Handle not in operating position Wand not seated in holder properly Brush obstructed Red Light ON Carbon motor brushes worn Motor failure PROBLEM Low suction power NO O1 amp W 1 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Filter bag full 2 Vacuum inlet filter plugged 3 Hose plugged with debris 4 Hose wand not connected properly PROBLEM Poor pickup on carpet POSSIBLE CAUSE Low suction power Brush area obstructed Brush strip worn Brush not adjusted properly for carpet pile height KOM Belt broken Red amp Green Lights ON POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1 Plug into receptacle Lower handle Snap wand properly into holder Remove obstruction Replace belt Replace carbon brushes Replace motor NS O O1 amp POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1 Replace filter bag 2 Clean or replace 3 Remove debris from hose 4 Check installation POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1 Check solutions above 2 Remove obstruction 3 Replace brush strip 4 Check change adjustment CAUTION Disconnect power cord from outlet before servicing this vacuum Miastercraft 777 South Street Newburgh NY 12550 0606 TEL 800 835 7812 845 565 8850 FAX 800 752 6883 845 565 9392 www mastercraftusa com sales mastercraftusa com PN 344767 Dual Motor Uprights Manual Printed in U
3. a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Note In Canada the use of a temporary adaptor is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code GROUNDING METHODS MPORTANTES MESURES DE SECURITE 1 Ne pas laisser l appareil sans surveil lance lorsqu il est branch D brancher lorsque l appareil n est pas utilise t avant l entretien 2 Ne pas permettre aux enfants de jouer avec l appareil Une attention par ticuli re est n cessaire lorsque l ap pareil est utilis par des enfants ou proxim t de ces derniers 3 N utiliser que conform ment cette notice avec les accessoires recom mand s par le fabricant 4 Ne pas utiliser si le cordon ou la fiche est endommag Retourner l appareil un atelier de r paration s il ne fonct lonne pas bien sil est tombe ou s il a t endommag oubli a l ext rieur ou immerg 9 Ne pas d brancher en tirant sur le cordon Tirer plut t la fiche LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT DE FAIRE FONCTIONNER CET APPAREIL AVERTISSEMENT Pour reduire les risques d incendie de choc electrique ou de blessure 6 Ne pas tirer soulever ou trainer l ap pareil par le cordon Ne pas utiliser le cordon comme une poign e le coincer dans l embrasure d une porte ou l appuy er contre des ar tes vives ou des coins Ne pas faire rouler l appareil sur le cor don Garder le cordon l carte des surfaces chaudes 7 N ins rer aucun objet dan
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5. h the other end of hose into the wand If the operator prefers the hose may be slid into notch in back of the handle 3 Wand Installation Push lower end of wand into the fit ting on the power nozzle and snap wand into the depres sion in back of the vacuum housing See Fig B 4 Filter Bag Installation Open the vacuum housing door by pushing down on the latch and swinging door down Push filter bag onto the bag mount as far as it will go Fold the top of the bag down so it won t interfere with the door latch Fig C J Tool Installation Snap the upholstery and crevice tool into the holder on the handle 6 Cord Storage Coil the cord and hanging it on the upper hook or wrap it around upper and lower hook HANDLE ASSEMBLY amp ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION Secondary Strain Relief Handle Screw Step 3 Slide the cord loop thru the bottom hole of the triangle This vacuum come with a secondary strain relief to pro tect the power cord from damage It is important that you follow the installation instruction below Step 1 Step 2 Place strain relief bracket Tighten the thumb screw to on post behind the handle hold the bracket in place Step 4 Step 5 Take the loop and hook it The secondary strain over the center clip relief is now in place PAGE 5 SECONDARY STRAIN RELIEF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION NSTRUCTIONS 1 Plug the power cord into a 115 volt 60 cycle rece
6. ilter Snap filter retainer out of it s fitting Remove the filter and clean OF THE it by vacuuming or shaking VACUUM Replace with new filter if uncleanable or torn Replace filter in retainer and snap in place in the vac uum housing CAUTION DO NOT operate vacuum without motor inlet filter in place See Fig J Monthly Maintenance Inspect brush strip for wear If worn to the point where it no longer touches the carpet it must be replaced To Replace Brush Strips Remove the phillips head screw holding the brush access plate in place on the end of the brush exten sion Slide the strip out and replace with a new one Make sure brush strip is pushed all the way in Replace the access door See Figs K amp L Annual Maintenance Motor brushes in the vacuum and brush motor must be inspected for wear CAUTION Brushes should be replaced only by authorized maintenance personnel TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Vacuum motor does not run POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Power cord may not be plugged in Break in power cord Thermal overload tripped due to obstruction or full bag Main switch failure Carbon motor brushes worn Motor failure CD M 0 O1 A POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1 Check to make sure power cord is plugged into vacuum and outlet Repair or replace cord Remove obstruction or change bag M Replace switch Replace brushes Replace motor 0 O1 A PROBLEM
7. motor will automatically restart when the switch ON and when has motor cooled sufficiently Electronic Power Alert This vacuum has an electronic control that alerts the operator to problems in the brush section O Clear operating Belt out Broken oO Brush Blocked Green Light Lower section operating properly Red Light Brush roll obstructed Red amp Green Lights ON Drive belt broken The operator must constantly monitor the alert lights for proper performance and correct problems immediately Before Each Use Check to ensure that the filter bag is in place and that it is not full Replace if nec essary Inspect the brush area and remove any threads strings or debris that may be wrapped around the brush CAUTION Belt replacement or other repairs to the lower section should only be performed by an authorized service center CAUTION Always turn OFF the main switch and unplug the cord before performing any maintenance Step One OPERATION Remove wand by snapping it out of the retainer clip and pulling from the inlet in the base The brush INSTRUCTIONS motor will automatically stop when the wand is removed Step Two FOR ABOVE Attach the tool of your choice to the wand and start cleaning FLOOR CLEANI NG NOTE When replacing the wand make sure that it fits tightly into base inlet for proper performance Weekly Maintenance MAINTENANCE Inspect the vacuum motor inlet f
8. nce failure to follow precautions could result in discomfort or injury may have occurred IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 DO NOT leave the vacuum when plugged in Unplug it from the outlet when not in use and before servicing 2 This is NOT a toy Close attention is necessary when used around or near children 3 Use this vacuum only as described in this safety manual Use only manu facturer s recommended attachments and accessories 4 DO NOT use the vacuum with dam aged cord or plug If the vacuum is not working as it should because it has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water contact an authorized service center or factory 9 DO NOT pull vacuum by the cord use cord as a handle close a door on the cord or pull cord around sharp edges and corners DO NOT run vacuum over the cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces WARNING Electric shock could occur if used on wet surfaces DO NOT expose to rain Store Indoors When using this electric vacuum basic precautions should always be followed including the following 6 DO NOT unplug the vacuum by pulling on the cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 7 DO NOT handle the vacuum plug or vacuum with wet hands 8 DO NOT put any objects into open ings DO NOT use with any openings blocked keep free of dust lint hair and anything that may reduce air flow 9 Turn OFF all of the controls before unplugging 10 Kee
9. operly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary DO NOT connect the ground ed wire to either flat blade terminal The wire with insulation having an outer sur face that is green with or without yellow stripes is the grounding wire GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Grounded Grounded Outlet This electric equipment is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug illus trated in Fig A A temporary adaptor that looks like the adaptor illustrated in Fig B amp C may be used to connect this plug to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in Fig B if a properly grounded outlet is not available NT tah For For Grounding Pin The temporary adaptor should be used only until a properly grounded outlet Fig A can be installed by a qualified electrician The green color rigid ear lug or the like extending from the adaptor must be con nected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover Whenever the adaptor is used it must be held in place by a metal screw See Fig B WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded DO NOT modify the plug provided with the equipment If it will not fit the outlet have
10. p hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of the body away from Openings and moving parts 11 DO NOT pick up anything that is smoking or burning such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes 12 DO NOT use without dust bag and or filters in place 13 Use extra care when cleaning on stairs 14 DO NOT use this vacuum to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present 15 DO NOT use where anesthetics or oxygen is used 16 Replace damaged or worn parts immediately with genuine original equip ment parts to maintain safety and to protect your limited warranty 17 DO NOT use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary If an exten sion cord is used then wire size must be 14 gauge or larger and should not exceed 50 feet in length The extension cord must be three wire type to insure GROUNDING protection This vacuum must be connected to a properly grounded outlet only See grounding instructions Page 3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Electrical equipment must be grounded If it should malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resist ance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock This vacuum is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug The plug must be inserted into an appropri ate outlet that Is pr
11. ptacle 2 Adjust the brush height knob to suit the carpet thickness you are working on See Fig D NOTE On the 18 upright you may need to set the height adjustment at 3 for low pile carpet during the 3 Months break in period 3 Turn the main power rocker switch to ON The vacuum motor will start Fig E 4 Depress the YELLOW foot pedal and lower the handle to the operating position When the handle is lowered the brush motor will start Use normal vacuuming procedures Fig F SAFE GUARD FEATURES Full Bag Indicator Your vacuum has an indicator light which will flash RED if the bag is full or airflow is obstructed When the indicator light is on open the door and check the bag If the bag is full replace it If is not full and the light is ON there is an obstruction in the system Check the hose and wand first If they are clear check the inlet in the power brush base by removing wand from the inlet and viewing the air path from the inlet to the brush If this area is clear remove the bag and check deflector port in the top of vacuum housing Thermal Overload On Vacuum Motor This vacuum is equipped with a sensor that shuts off the vacuum motor if the internal temperature is too high This is normally created by an obstruction in the system cutting off the air flow If the motor stops during use A Turn OFF main switch B Unplug vacuum from receptacle C Inspect and remove obstruction The
12. s les ouver tures Ne pas utiliser l appareil lorsqu une ouverture est bloqu e S assurer que de la poussi re de la peluche des cheveux ou d autres mati res ne r duisent pas le d bit d air 8 Ne pas toucher la fiche ou l appareil lorsque vos mains sont humides 9 Maintenir les cheveux les v tements amples les doigts et toutes les parties du corps l cart des ouvertures et des pi ces mobiles 10 Ne pas utiliser l appareil si le sac a poussi re ou le filtre n est pas en place 11 Ne pas apsirer de matieres en com busion ou qui d gagent de la fum e comme des cigarettes des allumettes ou des cendres chaudes 12 Mettre toutes les commandes la position ARRET avant d debrancher l appareil 13 User de prudence lors du nettoyage des escaliers 14 Ne pas aspirer des liquides inflam mables ou combustibles comme de l essence et ne pas faire fonctionner dans des endroits o peuvent se trouver de tels liquides 15 Toujours mettre linterruptuer de l appariel a la position ARRET avant de brancher ou de d brancher la brosse moteur 16 Ne brancher qu une prise de courant avec mise ala terre Voir les instructions visant la mise a la terre INSTRUCTIONS VISANT LAA MISE A LA TERRI Cet appareil doit tre mis a la terre En cas d d faillance ou de panne ventuelles la mise la terre fournit au courant un chemin de moindre r sis tance qui r duit le risque de choc lec triq
13. ue Cet appareil est pourvu d un cor Aie e terre at Conducteur de terre Un conducteur de terre mal raccord peut entra ner un risque de choc lec trique Consulter un lectricien o un technicien d entretien qualifi si vous n tes pas certain que la prise soit cor PAGE 4 don muni d un conducteur de terre et d une fiche avec broche de terre La fiche doit tre branch e dans une prise appropri e correctement instalee et mise la terre conform ment aux r gle ments et ordonnances municipaux Cet appareil est destin un circuit de 120V et est muni d une fiche de mise la terre semblable celle illustr e par le croquis A de la figure A S assurer que l appareil est branch une prise de courant ayant la m me configuration que la fiche Aucun adaptatteur ne devrait tre utilis avec cet appareil AVERTISSEMENT rectement mise la terre Ne pas mod fier la fiche fournie avec l appareil si elle ne peut tre ins re dans la prise faire installer une prise ad quate par un lec tricien qualifi Carefully unpack the vacuum checking carefully to ensure that you have located all necessary components 1 Handle Assembly Slide handle into the opening of the vacuum housing until it bottoms out Fig A Secure handle the with thumb screw that is packed with operation instructions 2 Hose Installation Push one end of the hose into the top opening of the vacuum housing Pus
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