Shark UV420 manual

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    Owner ’ s Guide w w w.sharkclean.com UV420 UV420_26_IB_E_120810_3.indd 1 12-08-10 9:35 AM[...]

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    TOL L FRE E: 1 -800-798- 7 398 Thi s ma nua l cover s mo del n umb er s: U V4 2 0 2 6 TECH NIC AL SPECIF IC A TION S Volta ge : 120V . Wat t s : 1 20 0W A m p s : 10 A Her t z : 6 0 Hz UV420_26_IB_E_120810_3.indd 2 12-08-10 9:35 AM[...]

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    1 ww w.sharkclean.com Contents Important Safety Instructions 2 Getting Started 4 Using the V acuum 6 Cleaning with the V acuum Accessories 7 Emptying the Dust Cup Assembly 8 Proper Care of Y our V acuum 9 T roubleshooting 10 Checking for Blockages 11 Maintenance 12 W arranty and Registr ation 13 T hank you for purchasing the Shark ® Navigator ™ [...]

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    2 TOL L FRE E: 1 -800-798- 7398 WA R N I N G : TO RE D UC E T HE R IS K OF E L EC T RI C SH OC K OR I N JU RY D O NO T US E OU TD OO RS O R O N WE T S UR FACE S. WH E N US I NG YOU R SHARK ® NA VIGA TOR ™ PR OFESSIONAL V ACUUM , BASIC SAFET Y P RECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FO LLO W ED , IN C LU DI N G TH E FO LLOW IN G : RE A D A LL I N STR UC T [...]

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    3 ww w.sharkclean.com HOSE A T T ACHMENT S: 1. DO NOT use if air fl ow is rest ric ted; i f the air paths , the ho se, or the a ccess orie s bec ome blocked, turn the vacuum cleaner of f. R emove all obs truc ti ons be fore you t urn on t he unit again. 2. Keep th e end of th e hose an d acces sor y ope nings away f rom fac e and bo dy. 3. Keep cl[...]

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    4 TOL L FRE E: 1 -800-798- 7398 WH AT’S I N TH E BOX YOU J UST OPENE D : A Vacuum Bod y B Floor Power Nozzle C Handle A ssembly D Super S tretch Hose E Cleaning Wand with Handle F Cleaning W and G Pet Hair Power Brush H Cleaning Attachment s I 16 ” Cr evi ce T o ol* Getting Started Yo u r S hark ® N avigator ™ Profession al is easy to as sem[...]

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    5 ww w.sharkclean.com 11 T o carry the vacuum: With the unit in the standing position, lift by the Dust Cup Assembly Handle (carry handle). CAUTION: When lifting or carrying, DO NO T press Dust Cup Assembly release button. 9 Att ach t he Sup er Str etch H os e: a) Snap h ose i nto sw iv el connector b) Rou te und er ant i-ti p hoo k to pre vent v a[...]

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    6 TOL L FRE E: 1 -800-798- 7398 Using the V acuum Y our Shark ® Navigator ™ Professional Vacuum can be used to clean bare floors or carpets – with the click of a switch. Stand the vacuum into the upright position. Plug in the vacuum. 1 Start with the P ower Switch in the “ O " - Off position. 2 Place your foot on the Floor P ower Nozzl[...]

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    7 ww w.sharkclean.com Cleaning with the V acuum Accessories Before cleaning with your accessories: Stand vacuum into upright position. Secure Super Stretch Hose in the anti-tip hose hook to prevent tipping . Select the “I" - On position for suction only cleaning. DO NO T pull vacuum cleaner around by the hose . DO NO T overextend the hose . [...]

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    8 TOL L FRE E: 1 -800-798- 7398 Maintenance F or best results empty the Dust Cup Assembly after each use , as needed during prolonged usage or when it reaches the MAX fill line . DO NO T OVERFILL . T urn vacuum off before emptying. T o empty the Dust Cup: 1 Grip carry handle and press the Dust Cup release button to remove . 2 Option A: F orQ[...]

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    9 ww w.sharkclean.com COMPONENT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Rinse and air dry every month under normal use . Empty each time you vacuum. Pre-Motor F oam Filter Dust Cup Rinse and air dry every month under normal use . Pre-Motor F elt Filter Clean once a year under normal use . P ost-Motor HEP A Filter 1 2 3 4 T o c lea n th e pr e- m oto r filt er s: 1 R[...]

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    10 TOL L FRE E: 1 -800-798- 7398 PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS V acuum is not picking up dirt. Check filters to see if they need cleaning. Follow instructions for rinsing and drying the filters before re-inserting back into the vacuum. (See “Maintenance” sections for instructions.) Dust cup may be full; empty dust cup. Check hose a[...]

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    11 ww w.sharkclean.com Checking for Blockages Blockages may cause your vacuum to overheat and shut down. If so, clear the blockages , then follow the instructions for Resetting the Motor Thermostat on page 12. WARNING: Never insert sharp objects into any opening to clear an obstruction. IMPORT ANT : Damages caused while clearing or attempting to cl[...]

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    12 TOL L FRE E: 1 -800-798- 7398 Maintenance Resetting the Motor Thermostat Y our Shark ® Navigator™ Professional Vacuum is equipped with a protective Motor Thermostat. If the motor should overheat, the thermostat shuts off the power . T o reset the Motor Thermostat: Move the P ower Button to the “ O ” – Off position. Unplug the vacuum. Ch[...]

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    13 ww w.sharkclean.com Euro-Pr o Five-Y ear (5) Limited W arranty EURO-PRO Operating LLC w arrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of the original purchase , when utilized for normal household use , subject to the following conditions , exclusions and exceptions . If you[...]

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    Euro-Pro Operating LLC USA : N ew to n, M A 02459 CA N:4 4 00B oisF ran c,St- L aur ent ,QCH 4S1A7 En g l i s h : 1 - 8 0 0 -79 8 -7 3 9 8 www.sharkclean. com Cop yr igh t © Euro - Pr o Op era tin g LLC 2 01 2 Printed in China Ill ust ra tio ns ma y dif f er fr om ac t ual p ro duc t . UV420.E. 120810.3 UV420_26_IB_E_120810[...]