Sanitaire 1040 - Manual (Page 5)

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Open the tool box. Lift up on the dust bag compartment
lid.
2
1
Lift the dust bag out of compartment. While the dust bag
is out of the cleaner, check the pre-motor filter to see if it
needs to be cleaned. Pull it up out of the two brackets
holding it in place.
4 To empty cloth dust bag, hold dust
bag over a waste container and
slide the bottom clamp off the dust
bag. Shake debris into waste con-
tainer. Reposition plastic clamp at
base of dust bag.
Bag Compartment Lid
Reinstalling the Pre-Motor Filter and Dust
Bag:
1
2
To replace the pre-motor filter, slide it down between the
two brackets in the dust bag compartment. Make sure
the filter is pushed all the way down to the bottom of the
brackets.
Put the dust bag back in the bag compartment and close
the bag compartment lid.
3 To clean the pre-motor filter, you can vacuum it with another
vacuum or wash it under running water. The filter must
be completely dry before reinstalling in the cleaner.
Two
Brackets
Dust Bag
Pre-Motor Filter
Storage:
Store indoors in a cool, dry place. Do not expose to rain.
The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine
maintenance. To avoid unnecessary service calls, check the
dust bag and filter often. We suggest emptying the dust bag
after every use.
NOTE: When vacuuming carpet fresheners or cleaners,
powder, plaster dust, or similar fine substances,
the dust bag and filter will require more frequent
maintenance.
CAUTION: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical
cord before changing the dust bag or filter.
Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the
dust bag or filter in place.
Emptying the Dust Bag and Installing or
Cleaning the Pre-Motor Filter:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Motor will not • Push plug securely into outlet, at each end.
start. • Try another outlet.
• Check circuit breaker.
Motor suddenly • Page 5.
stops.
Does not pick • Clean or replace the filters. Hint: If picking up fine
up debris. dust, the filters may not look dirty but a fine
substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks
the air flow through the filter(s).
• Empty dust bag.
• Be sure hose is secure in suction inlet.
• Remove any blockages from the hose that restrict
the airflow.
Missing parts. • Call 1-800-438-7352 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:45
p.m., (CST), Monday - Friday. Know the model and
serial numbers when you call.
Questions? • Call 1-800-282-2886 between 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.,
(CST), Monday - Friday and 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
(CST) Saturday. Know the model and serial
numbers when you call.
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord
before servicing.
PROBLEM SOLUTION