Sebo Automatic X4
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1. Please Retain for Reference Technical Details Important Safety Instructions c cecececssnucucuceussencunececenneneesnsaaucauuccncancesusanereneaunanesans Special SEBO Product Features gcdccccsdcsauacacuidewsaesaeiadade sei ealancnceneunccekedawecbonsvaeamleieucan aisedes Automatic Power Head Height Adjustment ccccccsecceveeseececssecesseseesuesseusesestseeeseens Brush Roller Obstruction Auto Shut Off a cosiicsutaiatscansanancnsecee asian tatecdax ie anaana aae aana Prusi Roller Worn Warming ceusnsi dea a aa ban deet identification of Parts Assembly Stationary Use Warning a Or rd Bag Full or Clog Warning Auto Shut Off cepusiniacuiediccechel hard conniane ddd bet apendeacttaceManecaiienes Starting the Machine Operating Positions Using the Attachment Tu The Display Panel The Adjustment Wheel Maintenance ssccceceuncaes Changing the Dust Bag SP eS RARE ERR REPRE Re Optional Attachments Standard Attachments Operating Instructions be Hose amp Attachments oo ec cecccccececccacecccccecceccuccueveeuenanenes Changin BEM RUGE ecaca yes hci al sci AE E E a EONA enanging ine EXNaN STILE aranean n aa a aa a a a a Changing the Brush Rollers accses PTEE ENE EA E ates Changin the nealing OID aneen a a EN naaetaamanaes Clog Removal _ 008 Clogs inthe Base _ Clogs in the Attachment OS cect ere eae Se ote tik Shee oe ce ence eae ate Clogs in te Artac2. the holder and push it in firmly Re insert cover into dust bag housing push it forward then lock it In place by pushing down the cover release flap You may find it convenient to store the bag cap inside the dust bag housing below the dust bag Changing the Micro Filter Figure 8 The micro filter 30 needs to be changed when it becomes extremely dirty or clogged with dust or when approximately 20 dust bags have been used To change the micro filter pull the cover release flap 5 on page 5 forward and lift the cover from the dust bag housing Then slide the filter out at the bottom To replace lift the safety lever 31 and slide the new filter in using the tracks as guides Changing the Exhaust Filter Figure 9 When 20 bags have been used change the exhaust filter 32 To remove the exhaust filter push the catch 33 backward and remove the filter cover 34 and exhaust filter Insert the new filter and replace the filter cover Changing the Brush Roller s Figure 10 X1 1 X4 Figure 10a X5 To remove the brush roller s 35 or 35a push the button s 36 or 36a remove the side platels 37 or 37a turn the brush s clockwise a quarter of a turn and pull the old brush roller s out Slide the new brush roller s into the brush housing and turn it until it locks into position While slightly pushing the button s 36 or 36a press the side plate s 37 or 37a back into the locked position Changing the Seal
3. user ignores this warning for approximately 30 seconds the machine will shut off and the BAG FULL OR CLOG light will flash The user should turn the switch off unplug the machine and immediately insert a new bag or remove the clog to remove a clog refer to the Clog Removal section on page 9 If the user restarts the machine without having solved the problem the BAG FULL OR CLOG light will again illuminate and the machine will shut off in 30 seconds The display panel is located on the power head Page 4 1 Handle grip 2 On Off switch 3 Handle assembly 4 Retaining ring 5 Cover release flap 6 Dust bag housing 7 Front cover 8 Housing release button 9 Power head with brush 10 Cable cord 11 Attachment tube handle Standard Attachments 17 Crevice nozzle 18 Upholstery nozzle Attach dusting A KS brush clamp with screw All illustrations shown in this manual represent the X1 1 X4 models Where part numbers and instructions are different for the X5 model illustrations for both X4 and X5 will be shown 12 Attachment hose 13 Handle catch 14 Carrying handle 15 Cable cord hook 16 Attachment tube active wand 17 Crevice nozzle 18 Upholstery nozzle 19 Foot pedal 20 Swivel neck 21 Support lever 22 Projection tab 23 Connecting tube Optional Attachments 41 Wall and floor brush Part No 1325 GY 42 Turbo brush for stairs Part No 61
4. 79 ER 43 Radiator brush Part No 1496 ER 44 Extension hose Part No 1495 ER 45 Straight tube Part No 1084 GY 46 Flat upholstery nozzle Part No 1090 GY 47 Dusting brush clamp Part No 5460 GY 48 Dusting brush Part No 1329 GY Standard with X4 Extra amp X5 Extra Other attachments are available Also for odour control there is a combined micro charcoal filter Part No 5425 ER Place the power head 9 on the floor with the swivel neck 20 and the support lever 21 upright Hold the dust bag housing 6 vertically and place it over the swivel neck and support lever Push firmly and evenly down so that the housing release button 8 snaps outward to its locked position Slide the dusting brush clamp 47 onto the handle tube and tighten the screw The handle of the dusting brush 48 will now snap into the clamp To lock the handle 3 to the dust bag housing 6 turn the handle catch 13 at the handle joint of the filter bag housing 6 forward to open position Then slide the handle assembly 3 in as far as possible and lock it in by turning the handle catch to the closed position Push the black end of the attachment hose 12 into the connecting tube 23 so that it clicks into place Insert the attachment tube 16 into the swivel neck and push the handle 11 over the projection tab 22 If the machine does not work then the steps above have not been executed properly Plea
5. Page 3 SPECIAL SEBO PRODUCT FEATURES Your SEBO automatic X series vacuum cleaner is the most technically advanced upright vacuum cleaner in the world Along with its excellent filtration system 99 9 to 0 3 microns one of its most important features is its ability to monitor the resistance of the brush roller against the floor so that the proper cleaning height is consistently maintained In addition the machine has warning systems and automatic shut off capabilities that are designed to alert the user to machine problems that if ignored will damage the machine or diminish performance Your SEBO automatics five most unique features are 1 Automatic Power Head Height Adjustment Based upon the resistance of the brush roller against the floor the power head automatically adjusts up or down to the appropriate cleaning height The adjustment process is indicated by two green lights labelled UP and DOWN located on top of the power head The height adjustment chosen by the machine ensures proper brush action while providing optimal air flow This prevents reduction of air flow due to improper height adjustment _ Brush Roller Obstruction Auto Shut Off If the brush roller is obstructed the machine will shut off and the red CHECK BRUSH light located on top of the power head will flash The user should turn the switch off unplug the machine and immediately remove the obstruction If the user restarts the ma
6. ance to dust bag 3 Filter dirty 3 Replace microfilter and exhaust filter Brush light on 1 See No 3 on page 4 Brush light slowly 1 Vacuum Is stationary and in 1 See No 4 on page 4 flashing upright locked position Brush light flashing amp 1 Brush jammed 1 See No 2 on page 4 aw shuts off Up amp down Up amp down lights flicker flicker 1 Operating on uneven floor Does not pick up 1 Bag or filters need changing 1 See page 8 2 Brush roller needs changing 2 See page 8 3 Blocked 3 See page 9 Front bag door won t 1 Cover release flap not fully closed 1 Re insert bag Lock the cover fully close release flap down firmly 2 Bag not inserted properly 2 Re insert bag with cover release flap 5 up until firmly latched in bag holder see pg 8 figure 7 4 Re fit dust bag housing Bag full or clog light on or flashing amp machine shuts off 2 See Clog Removal on page 9 Also see No 9 on page 4 3 Microfilter not properly inserted 3 Re insert filter see pg 8 figure 8 Hose doesn t retract 1 Attachment tube not properly 1 Re insert making sure top of after attachment tube is inserted handle is pointing back and tube is inserted fully seated on the protruding tab 22 on top of the dust bag housing Page 10 Carpet cleaning with the SEBO AUTOMATIC upright vacuum cleaners and SEBO DUO P Carpet cleaning powder Step 1 Disconnect the hose by sq
7. arnient TUDE sass eek cachet se a a a a aloes aenaucess Cosin Entrance to Dust BAG sereia heat a e e A N a N Clogs in the Swivel Neck Trouble Shooting Guide Carpet cleaning Motor Wattage aaaeeeaa X 1 1 1150 W max X4 X5 1300 W max SEBO UK Ltd Ai NOW inetetecnei eieetntees 50 l s The Merlin Centre WSU DAG ctreteeltekesetteanatie s 0 3 litres 3 layer Cressex Business Park Working width oseese X1 1 X4 308 mm i X5 378 mm High Wycombe Br sh driVescnansnriasa tooth belt Bucks HP12 3QL Brush speed uu 2700 rom Floor adjustment automatically y a Tel 01494 465533 Cable annaa Om SVG syestect tena eae cere X1 1 7 3 kg X4 7 4 kg Fax 01494 461044 X3 7 6 kg www sebo co uk Proteco auaa double insulated Page 2 Please read all instructions before using this machine ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE e Do not use with a damaged cable e Disconnect from mains when not in use and before handling the machine for any purpose other than vacuuming e Do not expose to liquid or moisture e Do not operate with wet hands e Do not use in presence of flammable gases e Use correct mains supply e Repairs must be done by qualified personnel in accordance with the guarantee e This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of th
8. chine without removing the obstruction the machine will again shut off and the CHECK BRUSH light will flash _Brush Roller Worn Warning The red CHECK BRUSH light will illuminate after a 10 second delay to notify the user that the brush roller is too worn and therefore should be replaced The light will remain illuminated until the worn brush roller is replaced but the machine will continue to operate in the meantime _ Stationary Use Warning When the machine has its handle in the upright locked position it is designed to disengage the brush roller from the floor by raising the height of the power head If the power head reaches its highest brush height but is still engaged in the carpet the CHECK BRUSH light will slowly flash to alert the user This can occur on extremely high nap carpet such as loose pile shag or on carpets with extraordinarily thick padding underneath However it is typically caused by the user pulling forward on the machine while using the attachment hose or active wand This feature was designed to be an alert to the user to take care while the machine is stationary An operating machine should not stand stationary on the floor for inappropriate periods of time Bag Full or Clog Warning Auto Shut Off If the vacuum s air flow pathway becomes restricted due to a full bag or the existence of a clog the red BAG FULL OR CLOG light located on top of the power head will illuminate If the
9. does not contact hard floors If this happens damage to the floor could occur If damage occurs stop using the vacuum cleaner immediately Page 6 Using the Attachment Tube Hose amp Attachments Figures 1 amp 2 The attachment tube 16 is useful for vacuuming corners and hard to reach areas The handle grip 1 should be in the upright locked position as shown in figure 1 Grip the attachment tube handle 11 pull it up and away from the machine and stretch out the hose 12 until it locks this locking action will prevent the hose from retracting back into the attachment tube while it is in use Various attachments may be inserted onto the end of the tube After use remove attachment and re insert the attachment tube into the back of the machine Be sure that the attachment tube handle 11 is Figure 1 inserted over the projection tab see 22 page 5 If the attachment tube handle is properly seated over the projection tab the hose will automatically retract and you may resume vacuuming There is no need to turn off the vacuum while switching from upright vacuuming to using the attachment tube or hose J wo fe of jh a 4 ys f N Q D PY Pe AL i Yt d ae a Vy Y nmaa K K To use the hose without the attachment tube pull the hose out of the attachment tube while the tube is still attached to the machine and securely seated over the projection tab 22 Connect an attachment
10. e appliance by a person responsible for their safety ROTATING BRUSH e Do not run over mains cable e Do not leave plugged in or switched on and unattended e Do not touch the brush while it is rotating e Children and pets must be strictly supervised e Ensure vacuum is upright and the brush is above floor level when using the hose Do not tilt the brush head onto the floor when using the hose This can cause marking e Do not run the brush over rug carpet edges and fringes e Some floor coverings and surfaces may be damaged by upright vacuums As with any vacuum with a rotating brush this machine could cause damage to loosely woven carpets or rugs wool loop carpets very long piled carpets handmade rugs or soft sensitive floor surfaces such as cushion vinyl Please ensure suitability before use If necessary purchase the Delicate Floor Brush Part No 5010 GE combination nozzle or parquet brush TO ENSURE GUARANTEE COVER e Do not re use bags e Do not wash filters e Do not vacuum hot material eg fire ash e Do not leave near heat source eg fires ovens radiators etc e Do not remove any screws All repairs must be authorised by SEBO e Do not use on inappropriate surfaces eg concrete stone gravel e Do not expose to liquid or moisture e Change bags and filters at correct intervals Only use genuine SEBO bags filters and spares For full details of guarantee please refer to the separate guarantee card
11. ing Strip Figure 11 XT 1 X4 Figure 11a X5 The sealing strip 39 is located just behind the brush roller opening The sealing strip seals the power head to hard floors to prevent kick back of debris while vacuuming To replace a worn sealing strip push the release button remove the side plate 36 and 37 in figure 10 amp 10a and slide old strip out Insert the new strip into the slot and slide into place ge aa a i s 4 v rem A Fi a Was T A Wy _ VA YA 4 i i a Figure 16 Always unplug vacuum from socket before handling j Clogs in the Base Figure 12 Most clogs can be removed by accessing the airflow pathway via the orange access door 38 located on the underside of the power head However other clogs may only be removed by accessing the airflow pathway by disassembling the machine in the opposite sequence of the machine s original assembly see assembly page 5 Clogs in the Attachment Hose Figure 13 Blockages in the hose can be cleared by removing the attachment hose 12 from the machine by squeezing the retaining ring 4 and inserting the opposite end of the hose in the connecting tube 23 Stretch the hose upright and switch on the machine If necessary quickly lift your hand on and off the end of the hose If this procedure does not clear the clog a straight piece of wood can be inserted into the hose to push out the clog Take care not to damage the hose when unbl
12. ocking it Clogs in the Attachment Tube Figure 14 Remove attachment hose 12 from the attachment tube 16 Then grip attachment tube handle 11 and remove tube from the machine A straight piece of wood can be inserted into the tube to push out the clog Clogs in Entrance to Dust Bag Figure 15 Remove attachment hose 12 from vacuum cleaner see figure 13 and remove front cover 7 Clean out connecting tube 23 and or entrance to bag 28 Clogs in the Swivel Neck Figure 14 Clogs in the swivel neck 20 can be removed by first pressing the housing release button 8 and lifting off the dust bag housing 6 Lift upward firmly and evenly to properly remove the dust bag housing Then release the foot pedal 19 lower the swivel neck to 45 check inside the swivel neck channel closest to the foot pedal see arrow and clean out pathway Page 9 I Always unplug vacuum from socket before handling PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION Does not turn on or machine shuts off intermittently 1 Handle not fully inserted into the bag 1 Release handle catch push handle housing causing a faulty connection down close handle catch 2 Not plugged into good socket 2 Use another socket 3 Cable worn damaged 3 Replace cable 4 Dust bag housing 6 not fitted to power head correctly 1 Bag full 1 Replace bag See No 5 on page 4 2 Clog in base attachment hose attachment tube swivel neck or entr
13. orate away Page 11 MADE IN GERMANY SEBO UK Ltd The Merlin Centre Cressex Business Park High Wycombe Bucks HP12 3QL Phone 01494 465533 Fax 01494 461044 www sebo co uk 2005 SEBO Stein amp Co GmbH Registered Trademark Subject to change Page 12 Note on disposal For disposal of used appliances please follow the advice of your local authority Art No 06910 08 2008
14. refore upright vacuums with rotating brushes including your SEBO may damage some floor coverings or surfaces Some types of hard floor dressing cushion vinyl wool loop carpets and other delicate carpets and rugs are vulnerable to damage by rotating brushes Check with your flooring supplier before use and treat with care To ensure that your new SEBO vacuum cleaner is compatible with your floor please test the vacuum cleaner on each type of flooring surface in a small inconspicuous area to determine if any damage occurs If damage occurs stop using the vacuum cleaner immediately It is your responsibility to establish suitability SEBO cannot accept liability for damage due to use on inappropriate floor coverings The standard brush roller on your SEBO vacuum is appropriate for most types of floor surfaces However a soft bristle brush roller X1 1 X4 part no 5010 GE or X5 part no 5290 GE is available that is designed for use on delicate flooring including loop pile carpet handmade rugs and vinyl surfaces As with the standard brush roller you should test the machine using the soft bristle brush roller in an inconspicuous area prior to widespread use The soft bristle roller will wear more quickly than the standard brush roller so it will need to be replaced more often Also because the bristles are softer the height adjustment on the machine will be slightly lower than normal Care must be taken to ensure that the bottom plate of the machine
15. se ensure the parts are properly pushed together and locked in place Page 5 Starting The Machine A Before turning on your vacuum cleaner make sure that the vacuum handle is in its upright locked position and that you have a firm hold on the handle grip to keep the machine from moving forward 1 Turn the quick release cable hook 15 to the up position by moving it to the left or right and release the cable 2 Release the cable form the upper cable hook 26 3 Plug in and press the switch 2 to the I position Switch Position O OFF ON Operating Positions B When the machine is switched on with the handle in the upright locked position see A above the power head and brush automatically rise from the carpet To release the machine from the upright locked position press down on the foot pedal 19 and lower the handle into the normal operating position The power head and brush will automatically lower to the appropriate height As delivered the handle will go from vertical to horizontal in one movement However an intermediate stop position is possible in order to lift the brush head over rug edges etc To open the intermediate stop position move the orange slider 27 In this mode the machine will go flat from the intermediate position if the foot pedal is pressed a second time emai WARNING The quality condition coating texture age and manufacturing technique of all floor surfaces vary The
16. tool if desired on to the end of the flexible hose You may also release the hose while the attachment tube is disengaged from the machine by pressing the release button at the base of the handle 11 While using attachment tools if the the power head brush roller is not able to disengage from the floor surface you may keep the brush roller off the carpet by placing the handle 1 in its upright locked position and lowering the handle with one hand to raise the brush roller off of the floor Operate attachment accessories with the other hand The hose should never be used with the brush still in contact with the floor To vacuum walls under beds or higher reach areas etc the SEBO automatic can be fitted with an additional straight tube and the wall and floor brush The machine will then perform as a cylinder vacuum The Display Panel Figure 4 Green light a Brush is lowering Green light b Brush is rising Red light c Flashing and motor off brush jammed clear jam Red light c Flashing and motor on when machine is in upright locked position Take care brush in contact with carpet Red light c Continuous change brush roller Red light d Continuous change bag or clear clog Red light d Flashing motor switched off due to full bag or clog For detailed information on the display panel see page 4 The Adjustment Wheel Figures 5 amp 6 On hard floors figure 5 the adjustment
17. ueezing the retaining ring No 4 in the instruction manual and pulling the hose end out of the connecting tube No 23 in the manual Then simply leave the hose end free Step 2 Spot clean any prominent stains with DUO P cleaning powder and the brush from the SEBO Clean Box Step 3 Sprinkle DUO P cleaning powder evenly over the area to be cleaned The idea is to brush in the DUO P as soon after spreading as possible so if it is a large area sprinkle and brush in section by section The amount of DUO P used depends on pile depth and soilage but on average a 900 gm sachet will cover 10 20 square metres Step 4 Using the SEBO AUTOMATIC X with the hose disconnected brush in the DUO P thoroughly If possible brush in a number of different directions Step 5 Leave a DUO P to absorb soiling for at least 30 minutes until completely dry It doesn t matter if you walk on it or place furniture on it Step 6 Reconnect the hose by pushing it into the connecting tube No 23 in the manual It will automatically lock in place Then thoroughly vacuum out the DUO P from the carpet When finished It is advisable to clean out powder residues from the brush head Remove the brush roller rollers which is very easy see Page 8 and wipe out powder from the brush housing with a dry cloth or vacuum it out with the hose and crevice nozzle Ensure that the CleanBox or DUO P sachets are resealed after use or the cleaning agents will evap
18. wheel 40 moves upward into the machine so that the brush lowers and becomes flush with the floor e wim a On carpeted floors figure 6 the adjustment wheel 40 moves downward out of Carpeted Floor the machine so that the brush rises The adjustment wheel moves up and down automatically to adjust the brush to the correct setting This provides proper brush action while maintaining optimal air flow Figure 6 Page Dust Bag Part No 5093 ER Micro Filter Part No 5036 ER Exhaust Filter Part No 5143 Brush Roller X4 X1 1 Part No 5010 ER TT eee Z serr ass an ke q ct KS l Se Q RIN E NANG aS ce ae Y WS pea a JAN Brush amp Edge Rollers X5 PUTETO Part No 5290 ER Sealing Strip Part No 5400 1 X1 1 X4 Part No 5400 2 X5 Figure 11 X1 1 X4 Figure 11a X5 Page 8 Always unplug vacuum from socket before handling l Changing the Dust Bag Figure 7 To change the dust bag pull the cover release flap forward 5 on page 5 and lift the cover 7 from the dust bag _housing The cover release flap must remain in a forward pulled out position to change dust bags and lock them into place Squeeze the clamps on both sides of the dust bag sealing plate slide the plate 28 from the holder 29 and push the cap on to seal the bag Slide the sealing plate 28 of a new bag into
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