Problem solution – Sanitaire SC5800 Series User Manual

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NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the
electrical cord before servicing.

Motor will not start.

Push plug securely into outlet.
Try another outlet.
Check circuit breaker.

Motor suddenly

Thermal Cut Off, see Page 2.

stops.

Does not clean the

Clean or replace the filters: Hint: If picking

carpet or floor.

up fine dust, the filters may not look dirty, but a
fine substance tends to reduce suction when it
blocks the airflow through the filters.

Be sure the dust cup is properly seated into the
cleaner body. Page 8.

Empty dust cup. Page 8.

Be sure hose adapter is secure on back of cleaner.
Page 11.

Check base hose and long hose. Page 11.

Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape belt.

Clean hair and thread from bristles and end cap
area.

Replace brush roll if bristles are worn.

No suction at the

Be sure hose adapter is secure. Page 11.

end of hose.

Clean or replace filters. Hint: If picking up fine dust,
the filters may not look dirty, but a fine substance
tends to reduce suction when it blocks the airflow
through the filters.

Remove any clogs from the hose that restrict the
airflow. Check base hose and long hose. Page 11.

Empty dust cup. Page 8.

Headlight not

Replace light bulb. Page 9.

working.

Noise from brush

Remove hood and clean debris or items

roll area.

from the brush roll area.

Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape belt.
Page 10.

Cleaner is hard to

Put handle in operating position. Tilt the

push.

cleaner back to raise the front wheels off floor.
Then turn the knob to a higher setting.

Replace a broken, cut loose or out of shape belt.
Page 10.

Cleaner height knob

Hint: Put handle in operating position. Tilt

will not turn.

the cleaner back to raise the front wheels off floor.
Then turn the knob.

Dust cup will not go

Filter has to be installed in dust cup or dust cup

into cleaner properly.

will not go into cleaner.

Hood will not come off.

Hood cannot be removed from cleaner unless the
cleaner height setting is in the lowest or highest
position.

All three screws must be removed from the top of
the hood. Page 10.

Missing parts.

Call 1-800-800-8975 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:45
p.m. (CST), Monday through Friday. Know the
model and serial numbers when you call.

Questions?

Call 1-800-800-8975 between 7 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(CST), Monday through Saturday. Know the model
and serial numbers when you call.

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

Part No. 73551

(10/03)

Printed in U.S.A.