
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
*When using an electrical backpack vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should be followed.
*Read all instructions before using vacuum cleaner.
WARNING
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
• Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when plugged in. Turn off
concerning use of the machine by a person responsible for their safety.
the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use and before
servicing.
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
used by or near children.
• Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when plugged in. Turn off
• Use only as described in this manual. Use manufacturer’s
the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use and before
servicing.
recommended attachments.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Keep children and unauthorized persons
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not
away from the machine when in use.
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
• Use only as described in this manual. Use manufacturer’s recommended
dropped into water, return it to a service center before using.
attachments.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working
cord, or pull a cord around sharp edges or cor ners. Do not run
as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center before using.
vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• WARNING - The replacement or repair of damaged wiring should only be
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current
performed by a qualified electrician or service engineer from the original
carrying capacity.
distributor or authorized service agent.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord,
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
or pull a cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening
over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying
blocked, keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may
capacity.
reduce airflow.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• This vacuum cleaner creates suction. Keep hair, loose clothing,
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
fingers, and all parts of body away from openings.
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
blocked, keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.
matches or hot ashes. Do not use without dust bag in place. Use
• This vacuum cleaner creates suction. Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers,
extra care when cleaning on stairs.
and all parts of body away from openings.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gaso-
matches or hot ashes. Do not use without dust bag in place. Use extra
line, or use in areas where they may be present.
care when cleaning on stairs.
• Store your cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.
• Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline,
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
or use in areas where they may be present.
NOT THE CORD.
• Store your cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
NOT THE CORD.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown,
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having
reduce the risk of shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must
an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must
be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly
THIS MODEL IS
TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY -
THIS MODEL IS GROUNDED, CONNECT
SEE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.
TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY -
SEE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.
GROUNDED, CONNECT
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
This appliance is for use on a normal 120 volt circuit, and has a g
service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly
plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A. A temporary adapter
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will
similar to that shown in fig B and C may be used to connect this plug to
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This appliance is for use on a normal 120 volt circuit, and has a grounded
a 2-pole receptacle as shown in fig B if a properly grounded outlet is not
plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A. A temporary adapter
available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly
similar to that shown in fig. B and C may be used to connect this plug to
grounded outlet (fig A) can be installed by a qualified electrician, The
a 2-pole receptacle as shown in g. B if a properly grounded outlet is not
green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending for the adapter must be
available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly
connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet bo
grounded outlet (fig. A) can be installed by a qualified electrician, The
cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal
green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending for the adapter must be
connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box
screw.
cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal
screw.
Note: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the
Canadian Electrical Code.
Note: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the
Canadian Electrical Code.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not vacuum water or liquids.
• Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects, as they may damage the
• Do not vacuum water or liquids.
hose, vacuum bag or the vacuum motor.
• Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects, as they may damage the hose,
• Do not drop the vacuum on the floor.
vacuum bag or the vacuum motor.
• Do not operate the vacuum while it is standing on high-pile carpet.
• Do not drop the vacuum on the oor.
It is essential that the exhaust airflow is not restricted.
• Do not operate the vacuum while it is standing on high-pile carpet. It is
essential that the exhaust airflow is not restricted.
• Do not wash or launder the cloth vacuum bag, doing so will destroy
• Do not wash or launder the cloth vacuum bag, doing so will destroy the
the filtration capacity of the fabric.
filtration capacity of the fabric.
• Do not kink or twist the power cord.
• Do not kink or twist the power cord.
• Do not attempt to service the vacuum yourself. Repair by anyone
• Do not attempt to service the vacuum yourself. Repair by anyone other
other than an authorized repair service center may void the warranty.
than an authorized repair service center may void the warranty.
• Clean the cloth vacuum bag regularly. After emptying the vacuum
• Clean the cloth vacuum bag regularly. After emptying the vacuum bag,
bag, turn it inside out and shake as much dust out of the fabric as
turn it inside out and shake as much dust out of the fabric as possible.
possible. Optimum performance is achieved by using a paper
Optimum performance is achieved by using a paper vacuum bag with the
vacuum bag with the cloth bag.
cloth bag.
• Check the power cord for damage. Always unwind the cable completely.
• Check the power cord for damage.
• Ensure that the vacuum hose, the extension wand and the vacuuming
Always unwind the cable completely.
accessories are not blocked.
• Ensure that the vacuum hose, the extension wand and the
• Ensure the electrical outlet and the plug are securely connected. Incorrect
vacuuming accessories are not blocked.
connections may cause sparking and damage to the cable socket.
• Ensure that the electrical outlet and the plug are securely
• Have your backpack vacuum serviced by an authorized repair service
connected. Incorrect connections may cause sparking and damage
center if you suspect any potential problems.
• Use only approved paper vacuum bags.
to the cable socket.
• Ensure that the exible vacuum bag ring provides a proper seal before
• Have your Backpack vacuum serviced by an authorized repair service
vacuuming.
center if you suspect any potential problems.
• Use only approved paper vacuum bags.
• Ensure that the flexible vacuum bag ring provides a proper seal
before vacuuming.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects
or other reproductive harm.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the following operating instructions carefully. They will help you to get
the best performance from this professional quality vacuum cleaner and to
maintain it in optimum condition.
Follow these simple steps for easy and effective
operation of the backpack vacuum.
Open the lid and ensure that the cloth bag is correctly located and the flexible
ring provides a proper seal when the lid is closed. For optimum filtration, it is
advisable to use a paper vacuum bag in addition to the standard cloth bag.
If you use a paper vacuum bag, simply insert it into the cloth bag, making sure
that the cardboard disk is centered on the flexible sealing ring. When you replace
the lid, the short nozzle in the center of the lid will be forced into the central
hole of the cardboard disk of the paper vacuum bag thus providing a tight seal.
Make sure the paper vacuum bag is tightly secured over the short nozzle before
vacuuming. Lock the lid down with the two latches. Always ensure that the
vacuum bag is empty before vacuuming.
Your backpack vacuum comes equipped with a manual reset thermal fuse
protector. This thermal protector is designed to protect your backpack vacuum
from overheating due to a cutoff in airflow (i.e. clogged hose). Should this
situation occur, the thermal fuse protector will safely shut off your backpack
vacuum to avoid any potential damage.
How To reset the thermal fuse:
1. Unplug the vacuum cleaner. Locate and correct the problem (over filled bag,
clog in hose, clogged filters, etc.).
How To Change the Bag
Turn off main power switch and
unplug unit from wall outlet.
Release the two latches and
lift off lid.
Remove vacuum hose from top
of unit.
Separate lid from paper bag
insert and dispose of paper
bag.
2. Locate "tripped" fuse, the small red button located on the bottom of the main
body.
3. Using a pencil, paper clip, or other pointy object, push the reset button.
4. Plug backpack vacuum in and begin using.
In addition, your backpack vacuum has been fitted with a thermal overload switch
to protect the motor against damage should the airflow be blocked for extended
periods. This may occur if the vacuum bag is overfull or if the vacuum hose is
blocked. The vacuum motor will stop before it can get too hot. If this happens,
empty and thoroughly clean the vacuum bag or free any blockage and ensure
that adequate airflow is restored. The motor will automatically restart after it has
cooled to a safe operating temperature.
1. The vacuum hose is fitted into the cuff in the lid. It should not be necessary to
remove the hose in normal operation.
2. Place the backpack vacuum on your back, adjust the shoulder straps until
you feel comfortable and then tighten the waist belt. The backpack vacuum is
designed to ride higher on your back for maximum comfort.
3. Plug the cord into a 110 volt, grounded outlet. Always unwind the cord
completely before vacuuming. It is important to maintain the power cord in
good condition. This unit ships with a 50' 16AWG x 3 conductor SJT extension
cord. Always use a 16x3 SJT extension cord when operating this unit. Use care
when pulling the cord around sharp edges and through doorways.
Never operate the backpack vacuum if the power cord is damaged in any way.
4. Attach the extension wand to the hose and fit the floor tool or any of the other
vacuuming accessories on the wand.
5. Turn the vacuum on. The switch is located on the side of the machine.
Remove cloth filter bag, clean,
dust and replace.
How To Replace the HEPA Media Filter
How To Replace The Exhaust Filter
Insert new paper bag making
sure to align lid nozzle with bag
hole and replace latches.
1. Release the two latches and lift off
the lid.
2. Remove the cloth filter bag and paper
bag insert.
3. Pull the filter cover up and out.
4. Remove the used HEPA Media filter
and replace.
5. Snap the filter cover into place.
6. Replace the cloth filter bag and paper
bag insert.
1. Remove the filter cover on the bottom
of the vacuum.
2. Remove the used filter and replace.
3. Replace the filter cover.