Always follow all safety precautions whencleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner.WARNINGElectric Shock Or Personal InjuryHazardDisconnect electrical supply beforeservicing or cleaning the unit.Failure to do so could result inelectric shock or personal injuryfrom cleaner suddenly starting.If the cleaner does not seem to have adequatesuction, first check to see if the bag is full or if afilter is clogged. See instructions in DUST BAGCHANGING and MOTOR SAFETY FILTERCLEANING.If the bag and filter areas are free of clogs,check the hose area. Remove the lower end ofthe hose from the cleaner by grasping the hoseconnector, twisting, and pulling straight out.Plug in the vacuumand turn it on.Stretch the hose tomaximum lengthand then allow thehose to return to itsstorage length.Turn the unit offand unplug the unit.Remove any visibleclogs from thehose. HoseConnectorReqnsert the hose into the opening on thelower body from which it was removed. Pressfirmly to assure connection.If the bag ,filters, and the hose areas arefree of clogs, check the floor nozzle area.To check this area, see the sections on BELTCHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING.Return the cleaner to the upright position beforeplugging into an electrical outlet.For best cleaning results,keep the airflow passageopen. You should checkyour vacuumoccasionally for clogs.The arrows in this figureindicate the airflow pathwhere clogs occur.Unplug vacuum beforechecking for clogs.WARNINGPersonal Injury HazardDO NOT place hands or feetunderneath the unit when insertingthe hose. The agitator revolvesrapidly when the vacuum is turned onand is in the carpet setting.-17-