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1. Remove the switch cover as described in the paragraph
"PC board w/Components, ON/OFF switch, fuse unit, and
mains lead wire (power cord)" (4.6.1).
mains lead wire (power cord)" (4.6.1).
2. Remove the two lead wires from the ON/OFF switch (with
fast-on terminal). (Fig. 17).
3. Replace the ON/OFF switch with a new one. Connect the
two lead wires to the terminal according to the schematic
diagram.
diagram.
4. Restore the switch cover to its original position and refasten
the screws.
4.7. ON/OFF SWITCH
5 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITION
CHECKPOINT
METHOD OF INSPECTION
CAUSE / REMEDY
Motor fails to rotate
(no noise is heard
at all).
(no noise is heard
at all).
Plug
(fuse-link)
(UK,
Ireland only)
Check fuse continuity.
If there is no continuity, replace it.
Power cord.
Check power cord continuity.
If there is no continuity, replace it.
Motor continuity.
Check continuity between motor and lead wires.
If there is no continuity, replace it.
Carbon brush is in contact
with the commutator.
with the commutator.
Check if there is gap between carbon brush and
commutator.
commutator.
If there is gap between carbon brush and
commutator, replace both carbon brushes.
commutator, replace both carbon brushes.
ON / OFF Switch.
Check continuity across the switch terminals.
If there is no continuity, replace the switch.
Motor
runs
but
there is no suction.
Hose or connector pipe.
Check clogs in hose or connector pipe.
If there is a clog, remove it.
Dust bag or Exhaust filter. Check if dust bag or filter are choked up.
If the paper bag is choked up, replace it. If
filter is dirty, clean or replace it.
filter is dirty, clean or replace it.
Noise or vibration. Motor fan.
Check dust accumulated in motor fan. (It could
happen if the v.c. has been used with a broken
paper bag or without a filter.
happen if the v.c. has been used with a broken
paper bag or without a filter.
Replace
the
motor
and
check
filter
condition. (never dismantle the motor fan).
Carbon brushes.
Check uneven wear of carbon brushes.
Replace carbon brushes. (make sure you
change both).
change both).
Beater bar unit
Remove the Beater bar unit and check if the each
bearing support is broken or deformed.
bearing support is broken or deformed.
If each of them is deformed or broken,
replace the beater bar unit.
replace the beater bar unit.
Beater bar unit (bearings)
Place the Beater bar unit on a flat surface and turn
the rotary brush to check bearing noise or distance.
the rotary brush to check bearing noise or distance.
If there is bearing noise or distance,
replace the Beater bar unit.
replace the Beater bar unit.
Beater
bar
unit
does not rotate.
Belt.
Remove base plate (Floor nozzle lower unit) and
check if the belt is broken or loose.
check if the belt is broken or loose.
If the belt is broken, replace it. If loose, re-
install it.
install it.
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