Troubleshooting guide – Shark EP708 User Manual

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• Place one end of new belt over

motor shaft and the other on the

round pulley end of the beater bar.

• Before re-inserting the agitator

assembly, make sure that the end

caps are on correctly. (fig. R)

12. Cleaning & Changing the Belt

cont.

• After checking the caps, re-install

the agitator assembly into the

housing grooves.

• Turn the agitator by hand to make

sure that the belt is not twisted and

all rotating parts turn freely.

• Replace the rear belt cover and

screw firmly.

Fig. R

13. Changing the Headlight Bulb

Caution:

The two end caps may

come off along with the two washers

as you lift the agitator unit out. Do

NOT lose the two small washers.

Warning

: Always disconnect from

power source when servicing or

cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could

result in electrical shock or personal

injury from cleaner suddenly starting.

• Turn unit “Off” and unplug from

wall outlet.

• Use a Phillips screwdriver and

remove the four (4) screws from the

top of the motorized power head

cover. (See fig. O on page 7)

• With the base cover removed, insert

bulb into the socket and twist

clockwise. (fig. S)

Fig. S

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Note: Always replace the light bulb

with the same or smaller wattage size

(12V 4W) to prevent damage to the

surrounding parts.

14. Motor Thermostat
Important:

This motor is equipped

with a motor protective thermostat. If

for some reason the vacuum cleaner

should overheat, the thermostat will

automatically turn the unit off. Should

this occur:

• Push the On/Off button once.

• Disconnect the plug from the

power source.

• Check the source of

overheating problem. (i.e.

clogged hose or filter)

• if clogged hose or filter is

found, unclog the hose and

replace the filters.

• Wait at least 20 minutes

before attempting to reuse the

vacuum.

• After unit has cooled down for

20 minutes, plug in the cleaner

and push the On/Off button.

The vacuum should start

again.

• If the vacuum still does not

start, contact EURO-PRO at

1-800-798-7398.

This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition

when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem occurs, it usually can

be solved quite easily when the cause is found. Therefore, this checklist is

provided for your convenience.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE REASON

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

CLEANER WON'T
RUN

1. Not firmly plugged in.
2. No electricity in wall plug.
3. Blown

fuse/tripped

breaker.

1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. Check fuse or breaker.
3. Replace

fuse/reset

breaker.

CLEANER WON'T
PICK UP

1. Broken or worn belt.
2. Hose end not securely in

place.

3. Dust cup is full.
4. Weak

suction

force.

1. Replace

belt.

2. Push hose in firmly.
3. Empty dust cup.
4. Hose

clogged.

Remove hose and
remove obstruction.

CLEANING
ACCESSORIES
WON'T PICK UP

1. Dust cup is full.
2. Hose

clogged.

1. Empty dust cup

container.

2. Remove

hose

and

remove obstruction.