Riccar 8900 manual

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    1 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l 8900 Series 8900 8920 8905 8955 8925[...]

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    Content s IM PO RT AN T SAF ET Y I NST RUC TIO NS 2 Pola rizati on instr ucti ons 3 Th erma l fus e protectio n 4 De scri ption of the vac uum 5 As sem bly & O per at ion Atta chin g the han dle 6 Inst all hos e asse mbl y 6 Rel eas e the power c ord 6 On /Of f switch 6 Han dle adj ustme nts 7 Rep laci ng vacuu m bag 7 Rep laci ng sec onda r y [...]

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    2 3 When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE The manufactur er cannot accept responsibility for damage caused when the appliance is not used according to the instructions, or for uses other than those for which it was intended. T o r e[...]

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    4 5 Y our Riccar vacuum cleaner comes equipped with a Manual Reset Thermal Fuse Protector . This thermal protector is designed to protect your vacuum cleaner from overheating due to a r estriction in airflow (i.e. clogged hose, operating the vacuum without a bag). Should this situation occur , the thermal fuse pr otector will safely shut off the va[...]

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    6 7 Op erat ion Attaching the handle The cleaner and the handle are packed separately . • After first removing the handle screw , insert handle into the hole on top of the vacuum cleaner . Make sure that the switch on the handle is positioned to the front of the vacuum cleaner (diagram 1). • Line up the small hole on the handle with the small h[...]

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    8 9 Op erat ion Op erat ion Replacing secondary filter The secondary filter protects the motor from dust and dirt. Before installing a new filter bag, check the filter . Accumulated dirt in the dust compartment will be collected on this filter and may r estrict motor performance, when the filter becomes dirty (diagram 12). Cleaning secondary filter[...]

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    10 11 21 Op erat ion Op erat ion Replacing agitator belt (Models 8900, 8925 & 8955 only) • Disconnect the vacum cleaner from the electrical outlet. • T urn the unit over and r emove the bottom plate as described in the preceding section. • Move carpet/floor selector to floor position. • Remove the vented support fitting (diagram 18). No[...]

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    12 13 T oo ls On-board cleaning tools (Models 8905, 8925 & 8955) Select models are equipped with on-boar d cleaning tools including 4-to-1 stretch hose, 3 piece telescopic wand, crevice tool, dusting tool, upholstery tool. • Remove hose cuff from the nozzle inlet (diagram 29). • Remove the telescopic wand from the body of the vacuum and con[...]

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    14 15 W ar ran t y Wh at i s Cover ed : Thi s warrant y covers any defe cts in material a nd workm anship i n your new Ricc ar vacuum. How L ong Cov era ge L as ts: Warrant y coverage for Ri ccar 89 00 Pre mier Se ries ho usehol d model vacu ums lasts five yea rs and on e year for 89 00 Premie r Seri es comm ercial mo del vacuu ms. House hold mo d[...]

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    16 17 Notes The model and serial number of this product may be found on the back side of the unit. Y ou should note the model and serial number of your unit in the spaces provided below , and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase. Date of purchase ____________________________________________________ Serial number _________________[...]

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