Sanitaire SC899 - Manual (Page 11)

Dust Bag
Dust bags play a very important role in the efficiency of a vacuum cleaner. The purpose
of the dust bag is to trap dirt. But at the same time the bag fabric must be porous
enough to allow air to pass through. If the bag fabric becomes clogged, no air can
pass through the cleaner and no cleaning can take place regardless of how powerful
the unit is. To keep the cleaner operating at maximum efficiency, empty the dust bag
frequently. Some fine particles can restrict airflow very quickly and will decrease
performance even before the bag appears to be full. For that reason, when vacuuming
carpet fresheners or cleaners, powder, plaster dust, or similar fine substances, the
bag may need to be emptied more often.
How To Empty Dust Bag
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing the
bag. Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the dust bag.
B
C
A
1. Pull bag out open end of clamp
2. Turn cam latch (A) on bag collar to
release
3. Place top of bag into appropriate
container. Hold bag collar and shake
vigorously several times. (Bag can
be turned wrong side out and
brushed with a whisk broom.)
4. Insert bag adapter clip (B) into bag
adapter retainer (C)
5. Push bag collar up and forward so
locator lug (D) slides into slot (E)
6. Turn cam latch to lock bag collar
onto shoulder rivet
7. Fold top of bag and slide back into
clamp
NOTE: Never wash or dry-clean
cloth bag.
E
D
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