Shark Navigator NV42 User manual

NV42
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Owner’s Guide
Manual de
Instrucciones
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This manual covers model number:
NV42 26
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 120V.
Watts: 1200W
Amps: 10A
Hertz: 60Hz
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions 2
Getting Started 4
Using the Vacuum 6
Cleaning with the Vacuum Accessories 7
Emptying the Dust Cup Assembly 8
Proper Care of Your Vacuum 9
Troubleshooting 10
Checking for Blockages 11
Maintenance 12
Warranty and Registration 13
Thank you for
purchasing
the Shark®
Navigator®
Deluxe Upright
Vacuum.
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WHEN USING YOUR SHARK®NAVIGATOR
UPRIGHT VACUUM, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
YOUR SHARK®NAVIGATOR UPRIGHT
VACUUM.
POLARIZED PLUG:
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this
plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way.
Do not force into the outlet or try to
modify the plug to fit.
GENERAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY:
1. Unplug from electrical outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
2. DO NOT use vacuum with a damaged cord or
plug.
3. DO NOT pull or carry vacuum by the cord.
4. DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord; to unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
5. DO NOT handle plug or vacuum cleaner with
wet hands.
6. DO NOT run the vacuum over the power cord.
7. DO NOT close a door on the cord.
8. DO NOT pull cord around sharp corners.
9. DO NOT leave appliance when plugged in.
10. Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
11. Turn off all controls before plugging or
unplugging vacuum cleaner.
12. Always turn off this appliance before connecting
or disconnecting the motorized nozzle.
HOSE ATTACHMENTS:
13. DO NOT use if air flow is restricted; if the air
paths, the hose or the extension tube become
blocked, turn the vacuum cleaner off. Remove
all obstructions before you turn on the unit
again.
14. Keep the end of the hose, wands and other
openings away from face and body.
15. Keep rotating brush and suction openings away
from hair, face, fingers, uncovered feet or loose
clothing.
16. Only use manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY DO NOT USE
OUTDOORS OR ON WET SURFACES.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
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GENERAL USE:
17. Use only as described in this manual.
18. DO NOT put any objects into openings.
19. Keep your work area well lit.
20. Keep the vacuum moving over the carpet
surface at all times to avoid damaging the
carpet fibers.
21. DO NOT place vacuum on unstable surfaces
such as chairs or tables.
22. DO NOT allow young children to operate the
vacuum or use as a toy.
23. DO NOT use vacuum with a damaged cord
or plug. If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to
EURO-PRO Operating LLC for examination,
repair, or adjustment
CYCLONIC CHAMBER/DUST CUP/FILTERS:
24. Before turning on the vacuum:
 • Makesurethatdustcup,cyclonicchamber
and all filters are in place after routine
maintenance.
 •Makesurethatallcomponentsandfiltersare
thoroughly dry after routine cleaning.
 • Onlyusefiltersandaccessoriesprovidedby
EURO-PRO Operating LLC [Failure to do so
will void the warranty].
GENERAL CLEANING:
25. DO NOT run the vacuum over large-sized
objects.
26. DO NOT pick up hard or sharp objects such as
glass, nails, screws or coins that could damage
the vacuum cleaner.
27. DO NOT pick up smoking or burning objects
such as hot coals, cigarette butts or matches.
28. DO NOT pick up flammable or combustible
materials such as lighter fluid, gasoline,
kerosene or use in areas where they may be
present.
29. DO NOT pick up toxic solutions such as
chlorine bleach, ammonia or drain cleaner.
30. DO NOT use in an enclosed space where
vapors are present from paint, paint thinner,
moth-proofing substances, flammable dust or
other explosive or toxic materials.
31. DO NOT vacuum up any liquids.
32. DO NOT immerse vacuum cleaner in water or
other liquids.
33. DO NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces; use
only on dry surfaces.
34. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Along with your upright unit, you
will find the following components:
aVacuum Body
b MotorizedFloorBrush
cHandle Assembly
dSuper Stretch Hose
eCleaning Wand
fPet Hair Power Brush
gCleaning Attachments
h24” Crevice Tool
Getting Started
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Your Shark®Navigator Upright
is easy to assemble:
1Lay your vacuum body on a
level surface.
2Slide the electrical connection
from the motorized floor brush
into the main body to click into
place.
3Connect the hose from the
main body to the motorized
floor brush; push with a slight
turning motion to create a snug
fit.
4Slide the handle assembly
into the upright unit aligning
the hose hook on the handle
assembly with the power cord
hooks on the back of the unit.
5Secure the handle assembly in
place with included nut/bolt
(shipped attached to handle
assembly).
6Place the vacuum in the upright
position.
7Store the Crevice Tool, Dusting
Brush and Cleaning Wand on
the unit.
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10 To 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 NOT press Dust
Cup Assembly release button.
8Attach the Super Stretch Hose:
a) Snap hose into swivel
connector
b) Route under anti-tip hook
c) Route over upper hose
holder
d) Press securely onto cleaning
wand
IMPORTANT:
To prevent vacuum from
tipping, secure hose under the
anti-tip hose hook.
9When storing your vacuum,
wind cord around the two cord
holders and secure with cord
clip:
 •QuickCordreleaseatthe
top of the unit – place in the
upright position.
 •Secondholdernearthe
base – turn until it is pointing
down.
 Toreleasethecord,turntheQuick
Cord release to the left or right.
IMPORTANT:
For suction to reach the
MotorizedFloorBrush,the
Cleaning Wand and Super
Stretch Hose must be attached
securely on the vacuum body.
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Using the Vacuum
Your Shark®Navigator Upright
Vacuum is a versatile tool that
can be used to clean bare floor
surfaces or carpets – with the click
of a switch.
Stand the vacuum into the upright
position.
Plug in the vacuum.
1Start with the Power Switch in
the “O Off” position.
2Place your foot on the motorized
floor brush and pull handle
towards you.
3Set the Power Switch to desired
cleaning setting.
4When cleaning bare floors:
Select the “I On” position for
suction only cleaning to avoid
scattering dirt while cleaning.
When cleaning carpets:
Ensure you have pulled the
handle towards you and select
the “II Brush Roll On” position
to agitate the carpet fibers for
deeper cleaning performance.
5Due to the huge suction
power of this vacuum, it
may become necessary to
adjust the suction release
on the hose. If the vacuum
is difficult to push or pull or
if it is lifting up area rugs,
adjust the suction release by
opening or closing the valve
at the top end of the hose.
IMPORTANT:
To protect your carpets, the
Brush Roll will only turn on when
you have pulled the handle back
towards you and released the
MotorizedFloorBrush.
IMPORTANT:
Your Brush Roll Indicator Light
will illuminate solid green when
brush roll is on, or solid red if
there is a blockage. This feature
is designed to protect your
Lifetime Belt that powers your
Brush Roll. See Checking for
Blockages on page 11.
NOTE: The height of your
MotorizedFloorBrushhasbeen
optimized for easy pushing and
superior cleaning on all floor
types, so there is no need to
make any height adjustments as
you transition to different floor &
carpet types.
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Bare Floors /
Tools
Carpets
Suction Release
Release suction for
easier push and pull
on high pile carpets
and area rugs.
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Cleaning with the Vacuum 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 NOT pull vacuum cleaner
around by the hose.
DO NOT overextend the hose.
Vacuum Accessories
Your vacuum comes with a Super
Stretch Hose and Cleaning Wand.
Use one or the other to attach your
cleaning accessories.
1Using the Super Stretch Hose:
Stand the vacuum into upright
position.
Remove the hose from the
Cleaning Wand.
Push the selected tool into the
hose connector.
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2Using the Cleaning Wand:
Stand the vacuum into upright
position.
Remove the Cleaning Wand
(with hose attached) from the
unit.
Push the selected tool into the
end of the Cleaning Wand.
3Pet Hair Power Brush
4Dusting Brush
5Crevice Tool
624” Crevice Tool
To order additional parts and accessories,
go to www.sharkclean.com or call
1-800-798-7398.
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Emptying the Dust Cup Assembly
For best results empty the Dust Cup
Assembly after each use; empty
several times during prolonged
usage.
Or empty the Dust Cup Assembly
when it reaches the MAX fill line;
NEVER OVER-FILL THE DUST
CUP.
Stand vacuum into upright position.
Turn vacuum off.
For proper care, consult the table
to the right for the maintenance
schedule of your Cyclonic Chamber
and Filters.
Lock vacuum into upright position.
Turn vacuum off.
Remove Dust Cup Assembly.
To empty the Dust Cup Assembly:
1Grip carry handle and press
the Dust Cup release button to
remove Dust Cup Assembly
2Option A:forQuickEmpty:
Insert Dust Cup Assembly deep
inside trash receptacle to contain
dust and debris.
Press the Dust Cup Door release
button; tap container gently to
dislodge and release dust and
debris.
Snap door in place.
Important: If the Dust Cup
Door does not swing open after
pressing the release button,
push the door open using the
bottom door tabs.
CAUTION:
Unplug the vacuum;
failure to do so might
result in electric
shock.
3Option B: For Allergy Sufferers:
Wrap a trash bag around the
Dust Cup Assembly leaving
space at the bottom for the door
to swing open.
Locate the Dust Cup Door
release button within the trash
bag and press to release as you
shake the dust cup to empty
dust and debris.
Snap the bottom door in place.
Note: Option B can also be
performed outside of the home
to further minimize releasing
dust back into the air. Carry just
the Dust Cup Assembly and trash
bag outside.
Note: Some dust and debris
may remain in the top of your
dust cup assembly on or near
the metal screen. It is not
necessary to completely remove
this material before continuing
to vacuum; Shark®advanced
cyclonic action will sweep the
metal screen clean once you
begin to refill your dust cup.
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