Ryobi P724 Operation Manual - Page 6

OPERATION TURNING OFF THE ROLLER BRUSH See Figure 3, page 8 The roller bar can be used with the roller brush turned off. To cancel the roller brush:  Press the roller brush ON/OFF button, located below the high/low speed button to cancel the use of the roller brush. To reactivate the roller brush:  Press the roller brush ON/OFF button again to turn the roller brush back on. NOTE: If vacuum is turned off while the roller brush is off, when the vacuum is turned back on, the roller brush will default to the ON setting. USING THE ROLLER BAR See Figures 4 - 5, page 9 The roller bar can connect directly to the vacuum for cleaning upholstery and stairs or attach with the extension wand for normal floor vacuuming. NOTE: When not in use, always store the unit on the charger base or lie flat to prevent falling over. Never stand alone in the upright position. To connect:  Switch off unit and remove the battery pack.  Align the pins on the roller bar with the receptacle in the stick vacuum or extension wand.  Press together until it clicks into place.  Replace battery pack. To remove:  Switch off unit and remove the battery pack.  Depress locking tab and pull to remove. ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE EXTENSION WAND AND ACCESSORY TOOLS See Figure 6, page 9 The extension wand and accessory tools can be used together or separately for a variety of cleaning tasks. To connect:  Switch off unit and remove the battery pack.  For the extension wand, align the pins on the extension wand with the receptacle in the stick vacuum.  Press together until it clicks into place.  For accessory tools, insert the tool into the outlet of the stick vacuum or the extension wand.  Press together until it fits securely.  Replace battery pack. To remove:  Switch off unit and remove the battery pack.  Depress locking tab and pull to remove. EMPTYING/REMOVING/REATTACHING THE DUST BOWL See Figures 7 - 10, pages 9 - 10. The dust bowl should be checked, emptied, and cleaned periodically for maximum dust collection. To empty:  Remove the battery pack.  Hold unit over waste receptacle.  Press lock button on bottom of bowl to release spring loaded door.  Shake lightly or tap sides to dislodge debris.  Close door, pressing firmly until lock button engages. To remove:  Remove the battery pack.  Push the release button located on the side of the vacuum. Pull the dust bowl down and out. To reattach:  Position the two sections as shown. Align the slot on the bottom of dust bowl with the tab on the bottom of motor housing, then snap the two sections together. REMOVING BLOCKAGES AND CLEANING THE ROLLER BAR See Figure 11, page 10. Obstructions in the roller bar may activate the overload protection sensor and must be removed. The roller bar will stop and the light on the roller bar illuminates red. To reset:  Remove the battery pack.  Remove the roller bar assembly from the wand or stick vacuum base and clear any obstructions with a blunt object.  Wait at least 1 minute before reattaching the assembly. For use with P726 or P7191 Roller Bar 6 - English