SSS AF9 - Manual (Page 6)

Attach wand and
tools
When using cleaning tools, cleaner
should be in upright position.
Also, turn cleaner OFF before dis-
connecting and connecting hose
to hose tube (A).
To use hose, lift hose end as
shown. Lower cover (B) on
hose tube.
When you are finished cleaning with
the tools,
be sure to lift cover from
hose tube and reposition hose
end into tube.
Select proper tool
A. Dusting brush may be
used for carved furniture, table tops,
books, lamps, lighting fixtures,
venetian blinds, baseboards, shut-
ters, and registers.
B. Furniture nozzle may be used
for upholstered furniture, draperies,
mattresses, clothing, automobile
interiors, and carpeted stairs.
C. Wand is used to give extra length
to your hose. Use it with any of the
above tools.
D. Crevice wand may be used in
tight spaces, corners and along
edges in such places as dresser
drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs
and baseboards. It can also be
used for extra reach with the dusting
brush and/or extension wand.
Cleaning tools
Tools allow for cleaning surfaces
above the floor and for reaching hard
to clean areas.
Suction will automatically be diverted
to the hose when handle is in
upright
position and cleaner is turned ON.
CAUTION: Agitator continues to
rotate while cleaner handle is in
upright position. Avoid tipping
cleaner or setting it on furniture,
fringed area rugs or carpeted stairs
during tool use.
How to clean tools
To clean hose, wipe off dirt with a cloth
dampened in a mild detergent. Rinse
with a damp cloth.
Cleaning tools may be washed in
warm water with a detergent. Rinse
and air dry before using.
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Stair cleaning
A stair cleaning handle has been
designed for ease in using your
cleaner on stairs. With handle in oper-
ating position, place fingers under the
edge of stair cleaning handle and
guide cleaner with the other hand on
upper handle.
As an alternative, you may use the
hose and furniture nozzle for stair
cleaning. Clean from bottom to top.
When using cleaning tools, the agi-
tator will continue to rotate.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury
or unnecessary wear to carpet, and
to prevent the cleaner from falling,
always place it a t bottom of stairs.
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A B
D
C
Attach tool or wand to the
hose (C) by pushing it firmly
into hose.
Attach second wand or tool to wand
(D) by pushing it firmly onto the
wand.
Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten
or loosen the connection.
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet before attempting to ser-
vice it in any manner.
Do not operate cleaner without
either cloth filter bag or paper fil-
ter bag in place.
The cloth filter bag
When to empty
Check filter bag from time to time. It
should be emptied often. If the filter
bag is allowed to overfill, the cleaner
will not operate effectively.
A
B
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C
D
Maintenance