Vax V-008T - Manual (Page 12)

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12 general maintenance / troubleshooting
Debris removal - TurboTool:
Rotate locking ring 180° and turn TurboTool over (Fig.7/3).
Pivot lower housing and remove clog (Fig.7/4).
To reassemble, be sure tabs are engaged. Pivot the lower
housing closed (Fig.7/5).
8. Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
PROBLEM: Vacuum cleaner won't run
Cause: Not properly plugged into electrical outlet.
Solution: Plug unit in firmly.
Cause: No electricity in the electrical outlet.
Solution: Check fuse or breaker.
Cause: Cleaner requires service.
Solution: Take your cleaner to a service centre. Call
0870 606 1248 to find your nearest Vax
approved service agent.
Cause: Motor thermostat has tripped.
Solution: Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Leave for one (1) hour. See page 3.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t pick up/loss of suction.
Cause: Dirt container not installed properly.
Solution: Review dirt container replacement (section 5).
Cause: Dirt container full or blocked.
Solution: Empty dirt container (see section 5).
Cause: Brushbar or belt worn or broken.
Solution: Replace belt or brushbar (see section 6).
Cause: One or both filters are clogged.
Solution: Remove, clean and replace filters.
Cause: Nozzle / dirt passage clogged.
Solution: Open access door, remove obstruction
(see section 7).
Cause: Carpet height setting is incorrect.
Solution: Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned.
Cause: Hose clogged.
Solution: Remove hose and tools, remove obstruction
(see section 7).
PROBLEM: Dust escaping from the vacuum cleaner.
Cause: Dirt container full.
Solution: Empty dirt container.
Cause: Dirt container not installed.
Solution: Review dirt container replacement.
Cause: Hose not installed correctly.
Solution: Review installation.
Cause: Filter not installed completely.
Solution: Remove, clean and replace filter.
PROBLEM: Cleaner is difficult to push forwards.
Cause: Carpet height setting is incorrect.
Solution: Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned.
LOCKING RING
Fig.7/3
Fig.7/4
Fig.7/5
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