Operating instructions – Shark UV219CS User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Cleaning the Dust Cup

Carpet Height Adjustment

This upright vacuum can be used on

multiple types of carpeting, bare floors

or upholstery with attachments.

To select a pile height setting:

1. Turn vacuum cleaner "Off".

2. Select a pile height setting by

turning the carpet height adjustment

knob to the desired setting. (Fig. 4)

Removing & Emptying Dust Cup

5. With the unit still lying down, turn it

around and lift the cover of the

power head starting from the back

of the power head. (Fig. 20)

Warning:

To reduce the risk of electric

shock, the power cord must be

disconnected before removing the dust

cup, HEPA filter,changing the filters or

performing maintenance/trouble shooting

checks.

Warning: To reduce the risk of electric

shock, the power cord must be

disconnected before removing the dust

cup, dust cup filter,changing the filters or

performing maintenance/trouble shooting

checks.

Fig. 20

6. Use a flat head screw driver to

remove the agitator.

7. Slide the flat head screw driver into

the left side of the power head

between the agitator and power

head housing and lift. (Fig. 21)

8. Carefully remove any residue that

may exist in the belt area.

9. If the belt has broken, remove any

loose pieces before replacing with a

new belt.

10. Hold the agitator with your hand. If

the belt is still attached to the

agitator, there will be tension on it.

11. Carefully lift the left side of the

agitator and then the right side.

12. Remove the worn or broken belt

from the motor drive shaft.

13 Loop the new belt first over the

motor drive shaft and then over the

agitator pulley on the agitator.

(Fig. 22)

Fig. 21

Suggested Pile Height Setting:

You may need to raise the height of the

vacuum to make some jobs easier,

such as scatter rugs and longer pile

carpets. (Fig. 5) Suggested settings

are:

Fig. 4

The “Dust Cup” must always be emptied

when the dirt level reaches the "FULL"

line on the dust cup. To remove the dust

cup from the vacuum:
1. Remove the front cover of the

vacuum by lifting the front cover

release. (Fig. 6)

2. To remove the dust cup, lift the

dust cup release handle and pull

the dust cup out from the vacuum.

(Fig. 7)

3. To empty the dust cup, hold it by

the handle over a garbage can

and press on the trap door

release button to empty. (Fig. 8)

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Trap Door

Release

Button

Fig. 22

Cleaning & Changing the Belt

The dust cup can

be washed in

lukewarm water.

Do not use strong

detergents.

Ensure that the

dust cup is fully

dry before putting

back on the

vacuum cleaner.

(Fig. 18) Do not

wash in

dishwasher.

Fig. 18

Warning:

To reduce the risk of electric

shock, the power cord must be

disconnected before removing the dust

cup, HEPA filter,changing the filters or

performing maintenance/trouble shooting

checks.

Place unit in "HIGH" setting when using

attachments to prevent possible floor

damage.
Attention: Special care is required

when vacuuming certain types of carpet

or floor covering. Always check the

carpet or floor covering manufacturer's

recommended cleaning instructions

before vacuuming.

HIGH:

shag carpet, long pile,

plush scatter rugs, tools

MED:

medium to long pile

LOW:

short to medium

pile, bare floors

FLOOR: very low pile, bare

floors

Fig. 5

Occasionally the power nozzle drive

belt will require changing, the

frequency will depend upon the amount

of use your vacuum sees.

1. Turn the vacuum "Off" and unplug

from power supply.

2. With a Phillips #2 screw driver,

remove the two screws at the top of

the back of the power head.

(Fig. 19)

3. Release the handle by pressing on

the handle release pedal and pull

back on the handle until it releases

from its upright position. Then turn

the vacuum over and place on the

floor.

4. With a Phillips #2 screw driver

remove the two screws on the

bottom plate.

Fig. 19