Oreck XL Professional Grade Owners Guide - Page 5

ENGLISH Parts List To assist you in identifying components of your vacuum, the parts have been numbered as follows: 1 Handle assembly 2 Exhaust tubes 3 Power head 1 7 12 6 4 Outer bag 9 5 Paper filter dust bag 6 Power cord 11 7 On/Off switch 5 8 Cord hooks 9 Cord lock 10 Belt door 2 11 Replacement belts 12 Plenum 4 13 Collars 14 Carpet height adjustment 16 15 Detent 16 Tube seals 17 Power head cord 15 14 8 17 13 18 18 Pivots Assembly 3 10 A Phillips screwdriver is required for assembly. fig. 1 Remove contents from shipping carton and lay in assembly area. The upperbody is loosely assembled to the base at the pivots. fig. 2 Turn pivot collars counterclockwise to loosen upper body from base. fig. 3 Firmly pressing against base with one hand, grasp lower bag clamp with other hand and carefully separate upper body from base. Note: Use caution when separating the two pieces not to damage the felt seals on the tubes. fig. 4 Insert handle tube into the body and align it with the lower slot. fig. 5 Insert and hand tighten two screws to secure handle. fig. 6 Turn base so front of the unit is facing you. With both hands, take upper body and insert tubes into pivots on base. Note: Care should be taken when sliding tubes into pivots so that felt seals are not damaged. fig. 7 Tighten pivot collars down securely, but do not over tighten. fig. 8 Push the black power cord (handle to base cord) into the two molded inserts on the back of the upper body leaving the slack at the bottom. Operating Instructions Make sure disposable paper filter dust bag is in place. DO NOT operate the cleaner without a paper filter dust bag. Connect handle power cord to extension cord. fig. 9 Using the cord lock attached to power cord, lock and tighten the cords together. Plug the extension cord into an electrical outlet and press the On (l) - OFF (O) switch on Handle Assembly. Detent fig. 10 The detent is located beneath the right pivot. This releases handle for operation, and locks handle in place when stationary and for storage. To release, step on detent and gently pull handle back. NOTE: Do not use excessive force when pulling handle from its locked position. Do not try to release handle without pressing detent. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner while in the upright and locked position. Do not let the vacuum cleaner run while in any 4 one stationary position for any period of time. Keep the unit moving while in operation. Carpet Height Adjustment Difficulty operating unit on some carpeted surfaces can be resolved by carpet height adjustment (C.H.A.). fig. 11 Tilt unit back and turn C.H.A. knob located on top cover clockwise to lift nozzle. This will reduce friction between the brush roll and carpet to allow easier movement over surface. fig. 12 Turn C.H.A. knob counter-clockwise to lower nozzle for bare floor and low pile carpeted surfaces. Do not use the highest setting on these surfaces. Cleanability can be effected if not used properly. For Easy Power Cord Storage fig. 13 Wrap the excess extension cord around the three cord hooks located on the back of the handle and lower tube clamp. fig. 14 To release cord, twist cord dump located on Helping Hand® handle 1/2 turn. Slide cord off handle. Operating Recommendations This new ORECK XL Professional Grade Commercial Upright is one of the finest, fastest, and strongest units in its class. You'll love the way it cleans, and it's SO easy to use. The following are a few simple suggestions regarding its operation: 1. When inserting a new disposable paper filter dust bag-FIRST PUFF OUT and OPEN THE BAG. 2. When the disposable filter dust bag is full, REPLACE IT. 3. If at any time the vacuum cleaner does not pick up properly or makes an unusual noise, STOP OPERATION and service. 4. Although your upright will pick up pins, paper clips, and other small objects, it is recommended that these be removed from the floor before you vacuum. Failure to do so may result in permanent damage to the motor suction fan and its housing. 5. WARNING: Do not use your vacuum cleaner on damp or wet surfaces. This will cause damage to the vacuum cleaner and is dangerous to the user. Damage caused by use on wet or damp surfaces is not covered under warranty. 6. REPLACE THE BELT EVERY 6 MONTHS. 7. Change the disposable filter dust bag at least once a month-even if it is not full! The collected dust in the dust bag can cause odor, attract moisture, and can affect the efficiency of the cleaner. 8. DO NOT run the vacuum cleaner over the cord. The revolving brush could damage the cord. General Information The performance of your new vacuum cleaner greatly depends upon care and maintenance. The instructions in this manual will guide you in performing basic care and maintenance. To obtain the most satisfying years of service read the instructions and keep them handy for future reference. Disposable Paper Filter Dust Bags Disposable paper filter dust bags play a very important role in the efficiency of your ORECK vacuum cleaner. The purpose of the paper bag is to trap dirt, but at the same time it must be porous enough to allow air to pass through. If the paper bag becomes clogged, no air can pass through the cleaner and cleaning cannot take place, regardless of the cleaner's power. Increase the CLEANING POWER of your vacuum cleaner by changing the bag often. To keep your cleaner operating at maximum efficiency, change the dust bag frequently. DO NOT OVER FILL DUST BAG. Be sure the disposable paper filter dust bag is installed properly. All paper dust bags are not the same. Your ORECK disposable dust bags have been designed to be used with the ORECK vacuum cleaner. Using bags other than genuine ORECK disposable bags will affect the cleaning ability of your cleaner and could cause damage to it. The Belt The belt on your vacuum cleaner controls the speed of the revolving brush and is very important for the effective operation of the cleaner. If the belt becomes stretched or cut, it will cause the revolving brush to