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With proper use and care
your vacuum cleaner should last a long time.
Bags
Check the bag to see if it is full before each use. Change it if needed.
Before you put a new bag in, clean out the filter underneath the bag.
Snap out the filter and wash it with soap and water or as directed by
the manufacturer. Newer vacuum cleaners also use an exhaust filter.
Clean the filter if it becomes noticeably dirty.
Beaters
Keep the beater bar clean. Replace belts and brushes as required. Clean
vents, if needed.
Belts
We recommend that you change the vacuum belt about every 6-12 months to
prevent strain on your motor.
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Remove the plastic cover
over the brush assembly. You may need to loosen some retaining screws
to remove the cover.
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Lift the brush and pull the
belt from the motor.
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While you have the brush
out, clean it off and check the bearings on the brush rollers. Both
ends should turn freely. If they don't, you may need to replace the
bearings. Bearings typically cost about $2.50 per side, and the brush
will cost about $15.
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Install a new belt, and
replace the brush. The brush will probably have marks that indicate
the proper direction for installation, and there will be an indication
of where the belt should go.
If you have trouble
inserting the tube assembly into the connector assembly, simply
lubricate the outside of the tube assembly on each end. (a tiny bit of
petroleum jelly works well.)
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