Earlex CORDLESS VACUUM 950 User Manual

Important battery information

A rechargeable battery is fitted to this appliance. Under normal usage the
excepted battery life is 12 months. It is very important that you follow the
recharging instructions or this could seriously reduce the life of the battery.
When the operation time of your Ewbank 123 begins to reduce and the
appliance sounds ‘laboured’ it is probably time to replace the battery

Recharging

• Firmly position the charger plug into the recharging jack on the handheld
unit. The Ewbank 123 can be recharged with the handheld unit in or out of
the base unit. The on/off switch should be in the ‘off’ position while charging
the unit.

• It is very important to always fully charge the battery after every use
so that it will be ready and fully charged for your next cleaning.

Note: The product can remain on charge indefinitely. This will

in no way affect the power or the life of the battery.

• While charging, the charger will become warm however, this is no cause for
concern.

• The red charging indicator light will illuminate when the battery is on charge
and will remain ‘’on’ while the charging unit is plugged-in. If the red light
does not illuminate, please check that the charger is firmly positioned into
both the jack and wall socket.

Note: It is recommended to fully recharge the battery after every use.
Leaving the battery discharged for long periods may result in damage.

Removing and replacing the battery

• There are two latches in the battery door on the underside of the handheld unit. To
remove the battery, slide both latches backwards and lift up the battery door.

• Remove the battery from the motor housing.

• Hold the plastic cover of the connector by the narrow end, pull out the connector.

• Plug the connectors into the new battery making sure that the RED wire is

connected to the battery pole marked RED.

• When replacing the battery in the motor housing, the wires must be inserted first and
the battery fitted with the connectors positioned towards the end of the unit.

This product is guaranteed for a period of 12 months against faulty materials and workmanship. While every
possible care is taken by Earlex to ensure that our products leave the factory in good working order, Earlex cannot
under any circumstances accept liability for problems or damage caused by their subsequent use. It is the
responsibility of the user to ensure the surfaces to be treated or cleaned are suitable. This guarantee does not
affect your statutory rights. This guarantee excludes the use for rental. In the event of a fault occurring please
contact our helpline before returning the unit to our Service Department at the address on the front of this manual
together with a copy of your purchase receipt. All repairs will be dealt with speedily.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some States do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so part or all of the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.

To order spares and accessories please contact: 800 252 1288
For technical questions please contact: 888-783 2612

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Cordless vacuum
Model 950

Care and Use Instructions

Thank you for buying the Ewbank 123 cordless vacuum. This versatile 3-1 vacuum system

can be used all around the home, car, or mobile home. We are confident that you will be

highly satisfied with your purchase and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to

contact us on 888-783 2612

Ewbank products are distributed by Earlex Inc, 8261 Hyw 73, Ste F, Stanley, NC 28164, USA.

Tel [phone] Fax [phone] email [e-mail] www.earlex.com

Safety precautions

• Read all instructions carefully before using the appliance.

• Never use the appliance without the filter fitted.

• Only use the charger provided.

• For best performance, keep the appliance and the filter clean and

replace the filter if damaged.

• Do not use to vacuum flammable or corrosive liquids.

• Do not use in areas where such liquids or gasses might occur.

• Do not vacuum solvent based products.

Operation

• To install large powerbrush, simply insert the pipe into the inlet socket at the
bottom of the base unit making sure the button ‘clicks’ into the retaining hole.
To remove, press the lock button and pull off the unit (fig a).

• The Ewbank 123 is supplied with a crevice tool (fig b) which

makes cleaning in narrow and hard to reach places more
convenient. After use this accessory can be stored in a
separate compartment in the base unit.

• The small powerbrush may be attached to the nose of the base

unit (fig c) giving greater cleaning efficiency in the handheld mode.

for a minimum of 16 hours to ensure the battery is full y charged.

• Ensure the switch is in the ‘off’ position during charging

Upright mode for cleaning floors and carpets

• The Ewbank 123 features a 3 position switch. The upper
position turns the unit off, the central position vacuums
only hard surfaces and the lowest position activates the
powerbrush heads for carpet cleaning.

• Remove the charger plug from the vacuum cleaner.

• To extend the handle twist at the top and pull out to a suitable length, then

turn the handle until it is locked in position. (fig 1)

Cleaning the filter and the dust compartment

• Always switch off before opening the dust compartment.

• Press the release button and detach the dust compartment (fig 2).

• Remove the filter from the dust compartment and empty

the contents (figs 3). A damp cloth can be used to clean the inside

of the dust compartment.

• Brush away any dirt from the filter. The filter can be washed in warm soapy

water. Important: The filter must be dry before

replacing it into the dust compartment.

• Ensure the filter is correctly fitted before further use.

• Maximum dust collection will onl y be obtain ed with a clean

filter and empty dust compartment.

Cleaning the brush and belt

• Always switch off before cleaning the rotating brush.

• Regularly inspect and remove hair and fibres from the brush.

To clean the brush and belt more thoroughly, follow the steps below:-

The large powerbrush

• Detach the large powerbrush from the base unit, slide

back the side catches, and lift off the brush cover (fig 4).

• Remove the brush from the belt.

• After cleaning, reverse these steps to reassemble.

The small powerbrush

• Detach the small powerbrush from the hand held unit.

• Remove the four screws on the bottom with a Philips

screwdriver (fig 5) and remove the base.

• Lift out the brush together with the bearings.

• After cleaning, reverse these steps to reassemble.

• The motor is not fixed with a screw and must be

replaced in the correct position during reassembly.

Getting started

• Before using the Ewbank 123 for the first time, it will need charging

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