Aerus Lux Legacy Upright User Manual
947-1594 EA-02555
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR VACUUM, PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
Upright Vacuum Cleaner
for floors and carpets
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Important Safety Instructions
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be taken.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER
WARNING
To r educe the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
•U
se only as described in this manual.
•U
se only manufacturer's recommended attachments
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urn off appliance before connec
ting or disconnecting hose or power attachments
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•D
o not use if hose is damaged, cut, or punc
tured.
Avoid vacuuming sharp objects.
•Do not use without filter bag and/or exhaust afterfilter in place.
•Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked. Keep free of dust, lint, hair, or other materials
that may reduce airflow.
•D
o not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
•Do not allow to be used as a toy.
•Do not allow appliance to be operated by or near children.
•U
se extra care when cleaning on stairs.
•Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
•Do not use to vacuum flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline. Do not use in areas where such liquids may
be present.
•Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•Keep hair, loose clothing,fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
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o not leav
e appliance unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
•Do not change the plug in any way. Do not use adapters. To reduce risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized
plug.This plug will fit in an electrical outlet only one way. If it does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet.
•Turn off all controls before unplugging.
•Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,grasp the plug, not the cord.
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old plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
•Unplug before connecting non-electrical mechanical accessories.
•Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
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o not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
Do not run appliance over cord.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
•Do not attempt to service this unit. Return appliance to an authorized Aerus center if it is not working properly, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors,or dropped into water.
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Welcome to the Aerus World of
E x c e l l e n c e !
1 Combination Cord Cleat/Cord Release
2 Handle
3 Bag Compartment Release Button
4 Power Cord
5 Handle Mounting Screw
6 Carry Handle
7 Lower Cord Wrap
8 Reset Button
9 Accessory Receptacle
10 Bulkhead
11 Control Switch
12 Accessory Hose Port
13 Bag Change Indicator
14 Bag Compartment Lid
15 Exhaust Afterfilter Housing Door
Your new Aerus Lux® Legacy has been designed and built
to provide you with the best in cleaning power, convenience and durability.
With its powerful, two-motor cleaning system, light weight
and maneuverability,this deluxe upright will provide you
with years of easy and trouble-free vacuum cleaning.
Used with a variety of optional attachments, your Aerus
Lux® Legacy becomes a complete home cleaning system,
able to handle everything from big cleaning chores to
quick tidying.
The following pages are designed to answer questions
concerning the use of your Aerus Lux® Legacy.For additional information regarding this or any of our fine products
please contact your local Aerus representative; or call Aerus
customer service toll-free at:
1-800-243-9078 (in the U.S.)
1-800-668-0763 (in Canada)
FEATURES
Fill In and Save
Locate the serial number of your new upright vacuum cleaner behind the handle, above the recessed electrical receptacle.
Write it here and retain for future reference.
Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________________
Model No. ____________________________________________________________________________
Date of Purchase ______________________________________________________________________
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The operating handle of your new Lux® Legacy can
easily be attached to your cleaner as follows:
CAUTION:
Be sure unit is NOT plugged in
before assembling handle.
• Locate the handle assembly . Remove the mounting
screw and nut plate from the handle.
• Open the cleaner bag compartment lid, remove the filter
bag. Place the nut plate into the pocket inside the bag
compartment as shown.
• Fit the end of the handle into the handle receptacle
IMPORTANT: Press down firmly when plugging handle
into the receptacle.
• Hold the handle against the bag compartment, attach the
carry handle and thread the mounting screw
through the handles into the nut plate.
• Tighten the mounting screw securely using a screwdriver.
NOTE:The handle must be properly inserted into the
receptacle for the screw to engage the nut plate(2).
• The accessory plug is an electrical connection for
powered accessories such as the Sidekick®.
NOTE:
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.
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HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Your cleaner includes a Combination Cord Cleat/Cord
Holder: To remove the cord rotate the cord cleat until the
power cord is released . Remove the cord from the lower
cord wrap. Connect the cord plug into a 120V/60Hz
power supply.
As an additional
feature the cord
cleat serves as a
cord holder while
the cleaner is in use.
Rotate the cord
cleat until it snaps
into the "Release"
position, the top
portion of the cord
cleat forms a cord
holder.Snap the cord into the holder and the cord will
be held out of the way while you vacuum.
To store the cord: Rotate the cord cleat into the "Storage"
position. Wrap the cord around the cord cleat and the lower
cord wrap . Snap the end of the cord plug over the cord
for secure storage.
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POWER CORD STORAGE
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