The model and serial numbers of this product may be found on the back side of the unit. You should complete
the enclosed warranty card and mail it back to us as soon as possible for your protection. Also, note the model
and serial numbers of your unit in the spaces provided below
your purchase.
Model Number: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Date Purchased: ____________________________________________________________________________________
, and retain this book as a per
manent record of
our CleanMax vacuum cleaner is a product of high quality materials and superior workmanship. We urge you to
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read these operating instructions carefully before you use this vacuum cleaner, in order to obtain the full
formance and satisfaction it can offer you.
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Save These Instructions
Before you plug in your CleanMax vacuum cleaner
neath the vacuum cleaner is the same as your local supply.
under
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, make sure the voltage indicated on the rating plate located
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
1. Do not leave appliance unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
2. WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS OR ON WET SURFACES.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return to retailer for service.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair
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and anything that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair
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12. Do not pick up anything that is bur
13. Do not use without vacuum bag and/or filters in place.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
, loose clothing, fingers and all par
ning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
ts of body away from openings and moving parts.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may
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be present.
Do not attempt to ser
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vice the unit while appliance is plugged in.
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Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an
quipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
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properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit
and has a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in Fig. 1. Make sure that the appliance is connected
to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug.
No adapter should be used with this appliance.
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 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.
Fig. 1
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Bag compartment
cover latch
Parts Identification
Cord storage hooks
On/Off switch
Accessory
attachment
opening
Quick cord release
Power cord
Easy-carry
handle
Nozzle hose
niture
Fur
guard
Replacement Bags and Filters
• Genuine CleanMax Vacuum Bags
Part # 06.267 12 per package (Paper)
Part # CMPSH-12 12 per package (HEPA)
• Genuine CleanMax Secondary Filter
Part # 06.265
Self-adjusting nozzle
Tools
(CMS-1T only)
Nozzle hose
Handle release
Thermal reset
button
• Genuine CleanMax HEPA Filter
Part # CMS-HEPA
• Genine CleanMax Post Filter
Part # 06.250
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How to Assemble and Operate the Vacuum
How to Attach the Handle to the Vacuum Cleaner
he vacuum and the handle are packed separately.
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1. After first removing the handle screw, slide the handle into the
slots on top of the vacuum cleaner. (Fig. 1)
2. Line up the small hole on the handle with the small hole on the
vacuum cleaner and insert the screw. Make sure the screw is
tightened securely.
4. Turn the upper cord storage hook to the upright position and wind the
power cord around the cord storage hooks when storing the
vacuum cleaner (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1
How to Release the Power Cord
Fig. 2
1. The upper cord storage hook has a quick-release action.
To release the cord, rotate the hook downward and the cord will
drop off the handle for immediate use (Fig. 3).
2. Return the hook to the upright position before attempting to
rewind the cord.
On/Off Switch (Fig. 3)
1. To turn the vacuum on, push the switch located on the side of the
bag compartment the ( I ) position.
2. To turn the vacuum off, push the switch located on the side of the
bag compartment the ( 0 ) position.
How to Change the Vacuum Bag
Always operate the vacuum cleaner with a vacuum bag installed.
Cord Release
On/Off switch
Fig. 3
How to Change the V
1. Unplug the vacuum cleaner. Remove the bag compartment door
(Fig.1).
2. Remove the bag from the bag holder. Attach the new vacuum
bag onto the bag holder (Fig. 2).
3. Pull the bottom corners of the new vacuum bag (Fig. 3).
Reinser
4.
groove on the bag compar
fasten the bag compartment cover latch tightly.
t the tab on the end of the bag compartment door into the
acuum Bag
tment housing. Press it into place and
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Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Handle Adjustments
he handle on this vacuum cleaner can be set to one of three positions – upright,
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middle or low.
How to Adjust the Handle
1. To release the handle, step on the foot pad on the top left of the vacuum cleaner
(Fig.1).
2. Middle position – for normal cleaning (Fig. 2).
3. Upright position – for when cleaning tools are used or for
storage (Fig 3). Handle locks in this position.
4. Low position – for cleaning under furniture* (Fig. 4).
*Once in the middle position, step on the foot pad and pull the handle back again to
place the vacuum in the low position.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Filters
Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a secondary filter and either a post filter
or a HEPA filter. These filters capture fine dust particles and protect the motor from dirt.
It is important to change the filters regularly — approximately once every six months,
or as needed.
o Change Secondary Filter
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Fig. 1
Fig. 4
1. Unplug the vacuum cleaner
the vacuum bag.
2. Remove the secondary filter by sliding it out from under the bag supporter. (Fig. 5).
3. Insert a new filter and replace the bag compartment cover.
To Change the HEPA Filter or the Post Filter
1. Unplug the vacuum cleaner. Remove the bag compartment cover.
2. Remove the HEPA filter or the post filter from the front of the bag compartment. (Fig. 6).
3. Insert a new filter and replace the bag compartment cover.
. Remove the bag compartment cover and remove
Edge Cleaning Feature
For best results when cleaning carpets near walls and stationary furniture, place the right side of the vacuum nozzle
along the wall or fur
niture.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
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Automatic Self-Adjusting Nozzle
our CleanMax upright vacuum cleaner is designed with an Automatic Self-Adjusting Nozzle. No manual
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adjustments are required. The height of the nozzle is instantly and automatically adjusted to carpet pile height.
This self-adjusting feature allows the nozzle to float evenly over all carpet pile surfaces.
Connecting the hose assembly to the vacuum cleaner
Open the lid located on the back side of the vacuum cleaner and
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t the plastic end of the hose assembly into the cleaning
attachment port opening. Then connect the extension wand to the
hose assembly (Fig. 3).
On-board T
Select models (CMS-1T) are equipped with on-board cleaning
tools including an extension wand, stretch hose, dusting brush
and a crevice tool.
ool Cleaning
Fig. 2
1. Remove the extension wand from the body of the vacuum
cleaner. Insert one end of the wand into the other and
twist to tighten.
2. Inser
t any of the tools onto the end of the wand.
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Fig. 3
How to Replace the Vacuum Belt
CAUTION:
First, unplug the vacuum cleaner.
How to Remove the Bottom Plate
. Place vacuum cleaner in the low position (see page 6).
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Then, turn the vacuum cleaner over, exposing the underside.
2. Remove the four screws holding the lower plate in place (Fig. 1).
3. Now remove the bottom plate.
How to replace the belt
1. Turn the unit over and remove the bottom plate as described above. (Fig. 1)
2. Take out the agitator assembly and remove the belt (Fig. 2).
3. Loop the new belt around the agitator pulley and the motor drive shaft.
4. Reinsert the agitator assembly back into housing (Fig 3). Turn the agitator
assembly by hand, making sure the belt is not twisted and all rotating parts
move smoothly (Fig. 4).
5. Press the bottom plate into place and fasten it by four screws.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
NOTE: To ensure maximum cleaning efficiency, the belt should be checked
regularly to be sure it is in good condition. Check to see if the belt is stretched,
cracked, or if excessive slipping is occurring. Replace if needed.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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How to Clean the Nozzle Hose
CAUTION:
Unplug the vacuum cleaner.
The nozzle hose, located on the back of the vacuum cleaner, carries the dirt
from the nozzle to the vacuum bag.
If the hose should become clogged
1. Pull out the lid of the cleaning attachment port opening. Remove the clog
or blockage (Fig. 1).
2. If the above step is not enough, turn the unit over and remove the bottom
plate (see "How To Remove Bottom Plate."). Check nozzle inlet tube for
obstructions. Clear tube and reinstall the bottom plate.
Thermal Fuse Protection
Fig. 1
Your CleanMax vacuum cleaner comes equipped with a Manual Reset Thermal Fuse Protector. This thermal
protector is designed to protect your vacuum cleaner from overheating due to a cutoff in airflow (i.e. clogged
hose, operating the vacuum without a bag). Should this situation occur, the thermal fuse protector will safely shut
off your vacuum cleaner to avoid any potential damage.
To reset the thermal fuse
1. Unplug the vacuum cleaner.
2. Check for problem (over-filled bag, clog in hose, clogged filters, etc.).
3. Correct problem.
4. Locate "tripped" fuse — the small black button located on the bottom of the back side of the main body
(roughly one inch to the right of the left wheel).
5. Using a pencil, paper clip, or other pointy object, push the reset button.
6. Plug vacuum cleaner in and begin using.
Please contact your CleanMax Retailer with any questions.
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For Best Performance
• Keep machine and all accessories clean and in good operating condition.
Change vacuum bags and filters as recommended to maintain optimum cleaning efficiency.
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• Always use genuine CleanMax vacuum bags and filters, as use of other products may result in poor cleaning
r filtration performance. CleanMax filtration products are designed for maximum performance.
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• Store machine carefully in dry area.
• For optimum cleaning performance and safety, follow your Owner's Manual and keep it for future reference.