User’s
Guide
™
Magnesium
Powerful, Lightweight & Durable
Upright Vacuum
Important!
Read this manual carefully, and keep for
future reference.
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Contents
Thank you for purchasing the Oreck Magnesium™ upright vacuum cleaner. The Oreck
Magnesium™ features a 7-year warranty along with an HEPA Odor Fighting Inner Bag.
The inner bag is already installed. Simply install the handle and you are ready to enjoy your
new Oreck Magnesium Upright Vacuum Cleaner.
Welcome to our Call. Click. customer service program. To speak with an Oreck representative
call or click using the information below.
USA: 1•800•989•3535
Canada: 1•888•676•7325
On the web, point and click at: www.oreck.com
or visit www.oreck.com and click locate a store on the top right.
Safety ............................................................................................................................................ 3
General Warnings ...................................................................................................................... 3
Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Parts List .................................................................................................................................... 4
Assembling the Magnesium Handle .......................................................................................... 5
Operating the Oreck Magnesium™ ................................................................................................. 5
Changing the HEPA Odor Fighting Inner Bag ......................................................................... 6
HEPA Odor Fighting Inner Bag Information ............................................................................ 7
General Use & Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 8
Simple Operating Tips ............................................................................................................... 8
The Belt ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Motor Protection/Vacuum Shutdown ........................................................................................ 8
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................. 8
Brushroll Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 8
Stufng or Blockage ................................................................................................................ 10
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 11
Parts ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Accessories & Replacement Parts ............................................................................................11
Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 12
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Household Use Only
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized
plug. A polarized plug has one rounded prong that is wider and one
straight prong. The rounded end goes into the longest socket slot.
This plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not t, contact qualied personnel to install the proper
outlet. Do not alter the plug in any way.
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Safety
General Warnings
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
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 leave appliance unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not operate the unit while in the upright and locked position.
• Do not let the unit run while in any one stationary position for any period of time. Keep
the unit moving while in operation.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used 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 or
call customer service at: US: 1-800-989-3535 Canada: 1-888-676-7325
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not run appliance over cord.
• 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 air ow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
• Do not use to pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
• Do not use without disposable inner bag assembly in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline or lighter uid,
or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not use appliance in an enclosed space where ammable, explosive or toxic vapors
are given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some mothproong substances, or in an area
where ammable dust is present.
• Do not pick up toxic material such as chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.
with this appliance.
• Use caution when vacuuming over area rug edges and fringe.
• Product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
CAUTION!
Wood Floors, Soft (Vinyl, Asphalt Tile, etc.) Floor Surfaces and
Polished Floor Finishes
Use oor and oor nish manufacturer’s recommended methods of cleaning. The brushroll may
also scuff very soft nishes. Do not operate the vacuum while in the upright and locked position.
Do not let the vacuum run while in any one stationary position for any period of time. Keep the
vacuum moving while in operation.
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Operation
Parts List
1 Handle with soft comfort grip
2 On/Off Switch
3 Cord Dump
4 Magnesium Handle
5 Deector
6 Bag Dock
7 Carry Handle
8 Zipper
9 Main Bumper
10 Power Cord
11 Lower Tube
12 Fan Housing
13 Rear Wheels
14 Cover
15 Outer Bag
16 Power Head
17 HEPA Odor Fighting Inner Bag
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