Eureka 4480 manual

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    Upright V acuum Cleaner Owner ’ s Guide 4380 – 4480 Series Household T ype Index Important Safeguards ................. 2 Service Information ..................... 4 Assembly ................................. 5-6 Thermal Cut Off .................... 4 & 7 Use ........................................... 7-8 Accessories ......................[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS V ACUUM CLEANER. W ARNING T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. • Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. T urn o[...]

  • Page 3

    CONSEILS DE SÉCURITÉ Lors de l’utilisation d’un appareil électrique, quelques précautions élémentaires doivent être observées, incluant les suivante s: LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS A V ANT D’UTILISER VOTRE ASPIRA TEUR. A VERTISSEMENT Pour réduire le risque de feu, de choc électrique, ou de blessure: • Ne pas utiliser à l’exté[...]

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    4 T o reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way . If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any w[...]

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    5 HOW TO ASSEMBLE CAUTION: Assemble the cleaner before using. CAUTION: Moving parts, make sure on/off switch is in off position before plugging in. NOTE: Features may vary by model yet all parts assemble the same. Step A Attach Hose Step B Attach Handle CAUTION: Do not catch cord under handle. Ta b Hose Adapter # # # # # 3. From rear of cleaner , a[...]

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    6 Cord Hook Cord Hook Step D Store Electrical Cord Step C Store Hose and Accessories Make sure that the cyclonic cassette is fully seated in the vacuum. Place thumbs on cyclonic cassette (marked by arrows above) and push firmly . NOTE: D o not lift cleaner by cassette handle, use carrying handle on the back of cleaner . See illustration in Step C. [...]

  • Page 7

    Cleaner Height Setting W ARNING: A void injury . Keep loose clothing, hair , fingers, and all other parts of body away from any moving part (such as the revolving brush). T urn off the switch and unplug the cleaner before changing the cleaner height setting. The front of the cleaner has an adjustment that raises or lowers the cleaner base to match [...]

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    8 How T o Use Accessories NOTE: Do not place cleaner on furniture or steps as the brush roll may cause damage. Place cleaner on floor with the handle in storage position while using accessories. Crevice T ool Dusting Side . . . . . Combination T ool gives two types of cleaning tools. (On some models.) • Use brush side to dust furniture, blinds, b[...]

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    9 Some models will come complete with an extra bonus hose which is ideal for cleaning stairs. HOW TO ASSEMBLE AND USE ST AIR CLEANING HOSE (Only on Certain Models) Step 3 - Y ou are ready to clean your stairs. Step 2 - Connect the hose cuff to the end of the bonus hose. Step 1 - Remove the hose attached to the cleaner . W ARNING Always work with th[...]

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    10 Maintenance of Dirt Alert Feature (On some models) The dirt alert sensor uses infra-red technology to indicate whether or not floors are clean. When debris breaks the light beam, the red light comes on indicating additional cleaning is needed in this area. If there is no break in the light beam, the floor is clean and no light will come on. When[...]

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    11 HOW T O MAINT AIN The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. T o avoid unnecessary service calls, check the cyclonic cassette, belt, and brush roll often. Check and clean the Cassette Micron Filter once a month to maintain good performance. The filter can be cleaned by vacuuming with another cleaner or brushing dus[...]

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    b a 3 How T o Empty Cyclonic Cassette NOTE: T urn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before emptying cyclonic cassette. Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the cyclonic cassette or the filter . Emptying the Cyclonic Cassette: FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW T O REMOVE THE CYCLONIC CASSETTE FROM THE CASSETTE BODY , REFER T O P AGE 1 1. It is[...]

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    13 5. Place new belt around motor pulley . . . . . . Left side view 6. Place belt around brush roll pulley . 7. Align left end cap with square in base. Push end cap into place; see left side view . 8. Pull right side of brush roll to stretch belt. Secure right end cap into base. 9. Rotate brush roll to seat belt. 10. Replace the hood. Make sure hoo[...]

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    14 How to Clear Hose Clogs Note: T urn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before clearing hose. 1. Step on handle release. 2. Lower handle until cleaner is flat on the floor . 3. T urn the cleaner over so back side faces up. 4 . Lift cleaner and rest it against a support or counter . 5. Pull upward on the attached wand portion of the hos[...]

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    15 T o remove HEP A cartridge filters 1. Push down latch and pull filter cassette back. 2 . Then lift filter up and remove. T o replace HEP A cartridge filters 1. Place bottom tabs of filter cassette into slots. 2. Rotate filter toward cleaner . 3. Push upward on the latch to secure into place. NOTE: T o have the benefit of a sealed HEP A system, y[...]

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    16 Use 15 watt replacement light bulb, part number 48815. How T o Change Light Bulb (Only for models with a headlight) NOTE: T urn off the power switch and disconnect the electrical cord before changing light bulb. 1. Lower handle. Remove two screws from lens cover . 2 . Pull lens cover from cleaner . 3 . Pull light bulb and socket toward front. 4 [...]

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    17 Motor will not start. Electric Plug Push plug securely into outlet. T ry another outlet. Check circuit breaker . Motor suddenly stops. Thermal Cut Off Refer to page 7. Does not clean the carpet Filters Clean or replace the filter(s). Hint: If picking up fine or floor . dust, the filter may not look dirty but a fine substance tends to reduce suct[...]

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    THE EUREKA LIMITED W ARRANTY W hat This W ar ranty Covers Y our Eureka cleaner is warranted to be free from all defects in material and workmanship in normal household use for a period of one year . The warranty is granted only to the original purchaser and members of his or her immediate household. The warranty is subject to the following provisio[...]

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    ©1999 White Consolidated Industries, Inc. Part No. 70239B (10/01) Printed in U.S.A. Thank you for selecting a Eureka cleaner . 1 wand 1 crevice tool 1 combination tool (on some models) 1 hose assembly 1 vacuum cleaner handle Accessory Items in This Carton 1 hardware package (2 screws) Questions? Do Not Return T o Store Call 1-800-282-2886 7 a.m. t[...]