Eureka 1040 User Manual

®

Vacuum Cleaner

Owner’s Guide

Household Type

1040 Series

IMPORTANT

Do not return this product to the
store.
For assembly problems or
questions contact: Eureka’s

Customer Service Division toll free at
1-800-282-2886*, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.,
(CST), Monday - Friday and 10 a.m.
to 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

For replacement of broken or
missing items to be shipped direct to

you, call 1-800-438-7352*, 8 a.m. to
4:45 p.m., (CST), Monday - Friday.

Index

Important Information ............... 2-3

How To Use ............................... 3-4

Routine Maintenance

Dust Bag ................................... 5

Pre-Motor Filter ..........................5

Storage ...................................... 5

Problem Solving

Guide .........................................5

Warranty ......................................5

To order replacement parts and
accessories call 1-800-438-7352*, 8

a.m. to 4:45 p.m., (CST), Monday ­Friday or visit our web site,

www.eureka.com.
*En Mexico llame al 5670-6169.

Please Retain

We suggest you record the model, type and serial numbers
below. They are located on the silver rating plate on your cleaner.
For prompt and complete service information, always refer to
these numbers when inquiring about service.

Model & Type__________________________________

Serial No. _____________________________________

It is also important to keep your receipt as proof of date of
purchase.

©2002 White Consolidated, Ltd.

Part No. 72580A (06/03) Printed in U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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.

• Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain, store
indoors in a cool, dry place.

• Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Turn off
the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in
use and before servicing.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

• Use only with cordset provided.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner
is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a
service center before using.

• 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.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. (Refer to
Grounding Instructions).

• Do not exceed combined electrical rating of cordset (13
amps). Vacuum (6 amps), plus attachment (7 amps
maximum if vacuum is running).

• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate
current carrying capacity.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.

• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands or
operate without shoes.

• Cover unused receptacle when not in use, cover provided
on cord.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce airflow.

• This vacuum cleaner creates suction. Keep hair, loose
clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such
as cigarettes, matches, or hot fireplace or barbeque ashes.
Live sparks or embers could start a fire in waste material
inside the tank.

• Do not use without dust bag or motor filter in place, or
with a damaged filter.

• Use safety goggles to avoid the discharge air as particles
in the air could cause eye damage.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids
such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be
present.

• Do not store flammable or corrosive fluids in toolbox.

• Keep your work area well lighted.

• Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, 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 equipment-grounding
conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER

Improper connection of an equipment-grounding conductor can result in 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 proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.

This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure A.
A temporary adapter which looks like the adapter illustrated in Figure B may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole
receptacle, as shown, if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly
grounded outlet, Figure A, can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from
the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box 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.

Grounding Blade is
Longest of the Three
Blades

Grounded Outlet Box

Figure A

Metal Screw

Grounding
Tab

Grounded Outlet BoxAdapter

Figure B

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