Minuteman 807756, 807758, 807896, 807897 Service Manual

Electric

Model:

Powerhead

OPERATION

807756 115V (10' cord)

807758 230V (10' cord)

807896 115V (6' cord)

807897 230V (6' cord)

SERVICE PARTS

CARE

Revised 6/02

FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock - Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

• 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.

• 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 it to a service center.

• 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.

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

• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• 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.

• 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 ashes.

• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• 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.

• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

INSPECTION

Carefully unpack and inspect your machine for shipping damage. Each unit is tested and thoroughly
inspected.

WARNING

To avoid electric shock, do not use motorized nozzle on wet surfaces.

Electric motors can cause explosions when operated near explosive materials or vapors. Do not
operate this machine near flammable materials such as solvents, thinners, fuels, grain dust, etc.

ELECTRICAL - 115V

This machine is designed to operate on a standard 15 amp, 60 hz, AC circuit. Voltages below 105
volts AC or above 125 volts. AC could cause serious damage to the motor.

ELECTRICAL - 230V

This machine is designed to operate on a standard 16 amp, 50 hz, AC circuit. Voltages below 200
volts AC or above 250 volts AC could cause serious damage to the motor.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

To protect the operator from electric shock this machine must be grounded while in use. This ma­chine is equipped with an approved three-conductor power cord and grounding type plug to fit the
proper grounding type receptacle.

ASSEMBLY

To attach operator handle, loosen collector at end of handle, slide over power head neck swivel and
tighten. Straighten electric cord on power head and clip to handle with the two smaller clips provided.
Insert electric cord into clip before putting on handle. Attach a clip at each end of handle on straight
section. At lower end, leave enough slack to allow free movement of handle up and down.

Attach hose to vacuum intake and onto the operator handle. Push hose cuff into handle as far as it
will go. Guide electric cord from operator handle along hose and attach with clips provided. Insert
electric cord into clip then press clip onto hose close to operator handle. Twist electric cord one
more turn on hose and insert third cord clip near end of hose going into vacuum tank intake. Plug
male electric cord to female pigtail cord on vacuum head. This electric cord plug should not be used
for any other purpose.

OPERATION

To operate the power head, turn switch on vacuum motor head on. This will turn the vacuum and
brush in the power head at the same time.

Let the power head do the work. Simply glide the tool back and forth in free and easy strokes until
every area has been covered. The brush will do the work for you and, at the same time, fluff up the
nap of the carpet.

If an object jams the brush and prevents the brush from turning, switch the vacuum cleaner off, and for
proper personal protection, unplug the power cord. Now remove the object and restart the unit.

Your Minuteman Electric Power Head will easily slip under low furniture to get at hard-to-reach places.

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