Sanitaire SC899 manual

COMMERCIAL UPRIGHT V A CUUM CLEANER OWNER’S GUIDE 800 SERIES (Model SC899 pictured) Index Important Saf eguards .................... 2 General Information ....................... 6 Assembly ....................................... 6 Use ................................................ 8 Fan Chamber .............................. 10 Dust Bag ......[...]

IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS V A CUUM CLEANER. W ARNING T o reduce the r isk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. • Do not leave v acuum cleaner when plugged in. T [...]

Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet[...]

CONSEILS DE SÉCURITÉ Lors de l’utilisation d’un appareil électrique, quelques précautions élémentaires doivent être observées, incluant les suivantes: LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTR UCTIONS A V ANT D’UTILISER V OTRE ASPIRA TEUR. A VER TISSEMENT Pour réduire le risque de feu, de choc électrique, ou de blessure: • Ne pas utiliser à l’ext[...]

INSTRUCTIONS VISANT LA MISE À LA TERRE Cet appareil doit être mis à la terre. En cas défaillance ou de panne éventuelles, la mise à la terre fournit au courant un chemin de moindre résistance qui réduit le risque de choc électrique. Cet appareil est pourvu d’un cordon muni d’un conducteur de terre et d’une fiche avec broche de terre.[...]

Rating Plate The model, type, and serial numbers are indicated on the rating plate located on the underneath side of the cleaner. F o r prompt and complete service information, always refer to these numbers when inquiring about service. Model & T ype ____________________ Serial No. _______________________ HO W T O ASSEMBLE Assembly Packet The a[...]

Step 2 Attach Upper Cord Hook Pull the spring on the electrical cord upward toward the top of the handle. Make sure slots in handle are positioned properly , see Detail A. Insert the lower half of the spring into the upper cord hook (B), as shown. Snap the hook into the upper handle, directions below . H G E F Step 4 Install The Bag Insert the bag [...]

8 HO W T O USE The upright vacuum cleaner is designed to be used on multiple types of carpeting. Do not attempt to use the upright vacuum c leaner on bare floors, as damage to the floor cov er ing may result. Abo ve the floor cleaning tools are a vailab le (optional). Handle Adjustment With the tip of the foot, press do wn to release the handle loc[...]

Cleaner Height Setting W ARNING: Av oid injury . K eep loose clothing, hair , fingers, and all other parts of body a way fr om any moving part (suc h as the rev olving brush). T urn off the switch and unplug the cleaner before changing the cleaner height setting. Adjust the vacuum cleaner height setting to match the carpet pile height. Refer to the[...]

HO W T O MAINT AIN The instructions given in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. T o av oid unnecessar y ser vice calls, chec k the bag, belt and brush roll often. Quick Kleen ® F an Chamber NO TE: T urn off the switch and unplug the electrical cor d before cleaning. The clear , remo v ab le f an chamber cov er provides easy insp[...]

Dust Bag Dust bags play a v er y impor tant role in the efficiency of a vacuum cleaner . The pur pose of the dust bag is to trap dirt. But at the same time the bag fabric must be porous enough to allow air to pass through. If the bag fabric becomes clogged, no air can pass through the cleaner and no cleaning can take place regardless of how powerfu[...]

12 Brush Roll Belt The brush roll belt on the upright vacuum cleaner drives the brush to agitate, sweep, and comb the car pet nap . The belt should be chec ked regularly to be sure it is in good condition. Replace the belt if it is stretching, cracking, or slipping. Cut away any hair or thread wound around the brush roll or the belt pulley because [...]

A B C D F E D Brush Roll The rotating brush roll sweeps and combs the carpet nap. Keep the brush roll free from hair and threads so it will continue brushing the carpet nap. Replace worn brush strips when the bristles no longer touch a piece of cardboard held across the bottom plate. There are two types of brush rolls, the chromed steel tubular bru[...]

How T o Replace W orn Brush Strips (anodized aluminum spiral) New brush strip inser ts are supplied in sets of two , one long and one short. T o replace, remov e bottom plate and belt (see How T o Change Belt). Then, grasp center of brush roll and lift to remov e. A. Remov e rubber end cap cov er from one end B. Unscrew locknut C. Remov e end cap D[...]

THE SANIT AIRE ® COMMERCIAL LIMITED W ARRANTY WHA T THIS W ARRANTY COVERS Y our Sanitaire commercial cleaner is warr anted to be free from all def ects in material and wo rkmanship in nor mal use FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. The warr anty is granted only to the or iginal purchaser of the cleaner . The warranty is subject to the following provisions. [...]

©1999 White Consolidated, Ltd. P a r t No . 55586E (4/02) Printed in U .S.A. OBT AINING W ARRANTY SER VICE T o obtain warranty service you m ust retur n the defectiv e cleaner or cleaner par t along with proof of purchase to any Eureka/Sanitaire A uthor ized W arranty Station. Y ou will find the nearest location in the Y ellow P ages under “V ac[...]