Johnny Vac PRIMA User manual

PRIMA
User Guide
Canister Vacuum Cleaner
Small & Powerful

PRIMA - 2 - User Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 3
PARTS OF THE UNIT.............................................................. 4
COMPONENTS....................................................................... 5
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................................... 6
CONNECTING ACCESSORIES ................................................ 7
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ...................................................... 8
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................... 9
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................... 10
BASIC TECHNICAL DATA ..................................................... 11
DISPOSAL THE UNIT........................................................... 11

PRIMA - 3 - User Guide
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not leave appliance unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.
• Do not allow children to operate this appliance.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service centre before using.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle or close door on cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• Don’t put any object into openings.
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Do not use with any openings blocked, keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Do not use to pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust bag in place.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.
• Store your vacuum cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.
• Keep your work area well lighted.
• Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.
For household use only!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is 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 way.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRIMA - 4 - User Guide
PARTS OF THE UNIT
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1. CORD REWIND BUTTON
2. DUST BAG COMPARTMENT
3. DUST BAG FULL INDICATOR
4. SUCTION INLET
5. COMPARTMENT OPEN BUTTON
6. BASE
7. ON/ OFF SWITCH
8. CARRYING HANDLE
9. WHEEL
10. VERTICAL PARKING / STORAGE SLOT

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PRIMA - 5 - User Guide
COMPONENTS
1. UNIT BODY
2. MULTI-SURFACE BRUSH FOR CARPET AND
HARD FLOOR
3. FLOOR BRUSH
4. 2-IN-1 TOOL
5. MOTOR FILTER
6. HEPA CLOTH BAG
7. CRUSHPROOF HOSE
8. TELESCOPIC METAL WAND
9. OUTLET FILTER

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT: If the suction opening in the unit, the hose or the extension tube are
BLOCKED, switch off the vacuum cleaner and remove the blocking substance before
you start the unit again
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CAREFULLY.
• Before using the appliance, check that the main power voltage corresponds to the voltage shown on the
rating plate.
• Do not switch the appliance on if it appears to be faulty in any way or it has a damaged cord or plug.
• Do not try to repair the appliance by yourself, contact the authorized distributor of service centers .
• Always remove the plug from the power socket when the appliance is not in use and before carrying
out to cleaning or maintenance operations.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is switched on. Keep the appliance out of reach of
children.
• Do not pull the appliance by the cord. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
• Do not use the appliance on wet surfaces or do not vacuum liquids, mud, ash and burning cigarette
butts.
• Do not vacuum up any highly flammable of explosive substances or gases.
• Do not unplug the vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• Do not operate the vacuum cleaner too close to heaters and radiators, stoves etc.
• Before you start using the vacuum cleaner, please remove large or sharp objects from the floor in order
to prevent damage to the dust bag.
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Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
too close to heaters, radiators.
Do not use the appliance on wet
surfaces.
Before inserting the power plug
into the wall outlet, make sure that
your hands are dry.
Do not run the appliance over the
power cable.
Do not obstruct the air intake or
outlet vents.
When pulling out the power plug
from the wall outlet, pull the plug
not the power cord.
Do not use the appliance to
vacuum lighted matches,
cigarette ends or hot ash.
Do not use the appliance to
vacuum needles
drawing-pints or string.
Warning: Hold the plug
when rewinding the cord.
Do not allow the cord to
whip when rewinding that
can make injuries.

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User Guide
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not leave appliance unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.
• Do not allow children to operate this appliance.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service centre before using.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle or close door on cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• Don’t put any object into openings.
•
Do not use with any openings blocked, keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Do not use to pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust bag in place.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.
• Store your vacuum cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.
• Keep your work area well lighted.
• Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.
For household use only!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is 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 way.
CONNECTING ACCESSORIES
IMPORTANT: Always remove the plug from power outlet before tting or removing
accessories!
• Insert the flexible hose into the suction inlet, press until it clicks into position.
• To connect the tubes to the handgrip, insert the narrow section into the wider section while
turning it slightly. (fig.1)
Use the same method to connect the combined and floor brushes nozzle to the tube.
The combined brush can be used on either carpets or hard floors.
• Push the rocker switch on top of the combined brush nozzle with your foot to make the brush
strip for cleaning hard floors come out of the nozzle housing. (fig.2)
• Push the rocker switch again to make the brush strip disappear into the combined brush nozzle
housing. (fig.3)
The floor brush must be used on hard floors. (fig.4)
Connect 2-in-1 tool (crevice tool and dusting brush) (fig.5) directly to the hand grip or to
the tube.
• The crevice tool can be used either for cleaning narrow corners or hard to reach places.
• The dusting brush can be used for cleaning small areas such as seats, chairs and sofas , also
computers, bookshelves etc.
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PRIMA - 8 - User Guide
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• Before operating the vacuum cleaner, make certain that the filters are in the proper position.
• Unwind a sufficient length of cable and insert the plug into the power socket, a YELLOW mark
on the power cable shows the MAXIMUM cable position. Do not extend the cable beyond the
RED mark.
• Press the ON / OFF button to switch the appliance on or off.
• To rewind the power cable, press the rewind button with your foot, and guide the cable with your
hand to ensure that it does not whip causing damage.
• Adjust the suction regulator on the handgrip to control the suction. The suction will be reduced
with a larger air opening.

PRIMA - 9 - User Guide
MAINTENANCE
Replacing the dust bag
• Always operate the cleaner with the dust bag installed.
• If you forget to install the dust bag or install it in the wrong manner, the dust cover may not close
completely.
• After removing the flexible hose, open the front cover using the compartment open button.
• Remove the dust bag and insert a new one.
• Close the cover by pressing down until it clicks.
Replacing the filters
• If there is dirt found on the filter, it should be washed and cleaned at once . Normally, it should be
washed after more than 50 hours of use.
• Rinse filter in lukewarm water and dry the filter completely. (fig.6 & 7)
• Always operate the vacuum cleaner with filters installed to avoid reduced suction
• Disconnect from electrical outlet before cleaning filters.
Replacing the motor filter
• Pull dust bag upward and remove the motor protection filter. (fig.8)
• Put a new motor filter into the vacuum cleaner and close the front cover.
Replacing the exhaust filter
• Open the filter grill to remove the exhaust filter.
• Take off the filter from the grill.
• Put a new filter back on to the filter grill. (fig.9)
• Close the filter grill.
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PRIMA - 10 - User Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before you decide to contact an authorized service center, please read
the following tips in the troubleshooting chart:
The motor will not start: • The power cord is not
connected correctly to the
wall power outlet.
• The wall power socket is
damaged.
• The vacuum cleaner is not
switched on.
• Insert the plug firmly into
the power socket.
• Inspect the power socket.
• Turn on the vacuum cleaner.
The suction output
is weak:
• The dust bag is completely
full.
• The vacuum cleaner is
clogged.
• The filter is clogged.
• Change the dust bag
• Remove the blockage or
foreign object
• Clean the filter.
The power cord is
not winded in
completely:
• The power cord may have
slipped down from the
winding pulley during
winding.
• Hold the cable under tension
while winding the cable.
The cable cannot
be pulled out:
• The cable is wound up
incorrectly.
• Press the winding button of
the self winding cable and
try to rewind the power
cord again.
The power cord starts to
wind in when it is not
required:
• The winding mechanism is
damaged.
• Have the vacuum cleaner
repaired (only by a qualified
technician).
The vacuum cleaner cover
cannot be closed:
• The dust bag is not inserted,
or is inserted incorrectly.
• Check the position of the
dust bag in the plastic
holder, or insert a new bag.

PRIMA - 11 - User Guide
BASIC TECH NI CAL DATA
DISPOSAL THE UNIT
Model: PRIMA
Voltage: 110 V, 60 HZ, 10 A - 1200 W
APPLIANCES THAT ARE MARKED WITH THIS SYMBOL MUST BE DISPOSED OF SEPARATELY FROM
HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE. THESE APPLIANCES CONTAIN VALUABLE RAW MATERIALS THAT CAN BE
RECYCLED. PROPER DISPOSAL PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE HEALTH OF YOUR
FELLOW MEN. YOUR COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT OR YOUR DEALER CAN PROVIDE INFORMATION
ABOUT PROPER DISPOSAL.

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Do not return the unit to the retailer
before having spoken with us.
Our most precious wish is that
you really love your vacuum cleaner!
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