Shark Ultimate Roadster V1315 User manual

REPLACEMENT PARTS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NAME OF EACH PART
PREPARATION BEFORE USE
USING THE VACUUM CLEANER
USING THE ATTACHMENTS
EMPTYING THE DUST COMPARTMENT
CLEANING THE FILTERS
CLEARING BLOCKAGES IN THE
SUCTION HOSE AND CLEANING THE
AGITATOR ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
LIMITED WARRANTY
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V1315
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VACUUM CLEANER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER
WARNING -To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
1. Do not leave the vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug it from the outlet
when not in use and before servicing.
2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when used by or near children or infirmed persons.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
5. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the vacuum cleaner is not working
as it should, or if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into
water, return to Euro-Pro at 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.
6. Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on the
cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the vacuum
cleaner over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle the plug or the vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
9. Do not put any objects into the openings. Do not use with any opening
blocked: keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all the parts of your body away from
openings and moving parts.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches or hot ashes.
12. Do not use without dust compartment and filters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or
use in areas where they may be present.
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Note to user concerning attachment plug:
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16. Do not touch the agitator while it is spinning.
17. Do not place any heavy items on top of the vacuum cleaner.
18. Do not step on the hose or pull it too strongly.
19. Do not pick up items such as pieces of waste paper or cloth which look as
though they may cause the hose to become blocked.
20. Do not clean or store the vacuum cleaner in places where there are high
temperatures.
21. Store the vacuum cleaner away from excessive humidity.
22. When carrying the vacuum cleaner, hold it by the carrying handle.
23. Before servicing the vacuum cleaner, allow all internal metal parts to cool first.
24. Always place foot on handle release when adjusting the handle position
25. If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by
Euro-Pro, because special purpose tools are required.
of the vacuum cleaner.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This vacuum cleaner is intended 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.

Set the ON/OFF switch
to " ON " to light the
headlight.
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NAMES OF EACH PART
WARNING:
Operate vacuum cleaner only at the voltage specified on name plate.
FRONT REAR
Cleaning Utensil
Headlight
Handle
Suction
Hose A
Dust
Compartment
Carrying Handle
Duster Knob
ON/OFF Switch
Release
Button A
Release
Button B
Release
Button C
Suction
Hose B
Filter
Cover
Wand
Handle Release
Lever
Power Cord
Upholstery Tool &
Dusting Brush
Power Cord
Plug
Crevice Tool
Hose
Holder
Rug/Floor (Tools)
SELECTOR
Holder
Mount
Cord Storage
Hooks
Plug shown in figure
may differ from actual
plug attached to unit
for your area.

Caution: Do not connect the power cord plug to the wall outlet until assembly
is completed.
Attaching the handle
PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE
Attaching the suction hose A & attachments
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Set the vacuum cleaner
to the upright position.
lnsert the handle
as shown in the illustration.
Handle
Wand
Crevice Tool
Upholstery Tool
& Dusting Brush
Hose Cuff
Suction Inlet
Suction Hose A

RELEASING THE POWER CORD
Secure the power
cord plug on the
power cord.
WARNING: 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 modify the plug in any way.
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PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE
WINDING THE POWER CORD
Hook the power cord over
the clip which is located on
the upper cord storage hook
as shown.
Wind the power cord around the cord
storage hooks.
Rotate the upper cord storage hook
downward.
Return the hook to the
upright position before
attempting to rewind the
power cord.
INSERTING THE POWER CORD PLUG
Upper Cord
Storage Hook
Plug Side
Clip
Cord Storage
Hooks

ON/OFF Switch
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USING THE VACUUM CLEANER
ON/OFF SWITCH
Start or stop vacuum cleaner by pushing
on the switch.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
Upright position
The handle is normally locked in this
The handle of this vacuum cleaner can be set to one of
three positions -Upright, Normal, Parallel. Place your foot
on handle release lever as shown and pull back on the handle
until it releases from its upright position.
position for storage or when using the
attachments.
Push the handle forward
until it locks.
Normal position
This position is used for normal cleaning.
Parallel position
This position is used for cleaning under
furniture.
OFF ON
Handle Release Lever
Handle Release Lever

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RUG/FLOOR (TOOLS)SELECTOR
The RUG/FLOOR(TOOLS)selector should only be
adjusted while the vacuum cleaner is turned on
and in the upright position.
When cleaning a rug or carpet,first
turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON
position,and then set the RUG/
FLOOR(TOOLS)selector to the
RUG position.
When cleaning a bare floor or when using
one of the attachments,set the RUG/FLOOR
(TOOLS)selector to the FLOOR position.
Caution: Do not change the setting of the RUG/FLOOR(TOOLS)selector while the vacuum
cleaner is turned off.
RUG
FLOOR
Rug/Floor (Tools)
SELECTOR
USING THE VACUUM CLEANER
EDGE CLEANING
This vacuum cleaner is equipped with an "edge cleaning" function for cleaning carpet edges
near baseboards and stationary furniture.
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Caution: When using one of the attachments during cleaning,set the vacuum
cleaner to the upright position.
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USING THE ATTACHMENTS
Press the release button C to
disconnect the handle from the
vacuum cleaner.
Remove the attachments from the
vacuum cleaner.
Caution:
When removing the attachments, pull
them in the directions shown in the
illustration.Pulling them in the wrong
direction or pulling them forcefully may
cause damage to the attachment clamp.
Attach the attachments as shown below.
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Hook the hose holder onto the holder mount.
Caution:
Before using the attachments, please make sure
the hose is hooked on the holder mount.
Holder
Mount
Hose
Holder
When you have finished using the attachments,replace them
in their original positions as shown on page 4.
Tabs
Groove
Attachment Clamp
Wand
Crevice Tool
Release
Button C
Upholstery tool & Dusting brush
To detach the dusting brush from the upholstery tool: Press the
tabs on the brush downward to remove it.
To reattach the dusting brush to the upholstery tool: Insert
the front of the upholstery tool under the hook on the front of the
dusting brush. Press down on the back of the upholstery tool to
snap it into place under the dusting brush tabs.
Suction Hose A
Wand Crevice Tool
Upholstery
Tool
Dusting
Brush
Suction Hose B
Attach the attachments on the handle or
the suction hose B.
Handle
Caution: Before using the suction hose B,
please make sure the handle is
reattached on the body.

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Trapdoor
Projection
Groove
Release Lever
Duster Knob
Turn the duster knob several times in the
direction shown to empty the dust
compartment.
EMPTYING THE DUST COMPARTMENT
Caution: Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position and disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Empty the dust compartment when
contents reach the MAX mark.
Press the release button Ameanwhile
press the release button B to remove
the dust compartment.
Press the release lever to open the
trapdoor.
Reattaching the Dust Compartment
Close the trapdoor and insert the projection on the
dust compartment into the groove on the main body.
Push the dust compartment into
the main body as shown to
reattach.
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MAX mark
Release Button A
Release Button B
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