Sanitaire 600 series, 800 Series Owner's Manual

Commercial Upright

Vacuum Cleaner

600 and 800 Series

Ownerʼs Guide

IMPORTANT

Do not return this product to
the store. Call 1-800-800-8975*
Monday - Friday, 8 am to 7:30
pm CST and 10 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday or visit our web site,
www.sanitairevac.com for any
of the following:

• assembly problems

• replacement of broken or missing
items

• to order replacement parts and
accessories

• to view repair parts list

• to locate the nearest Sanitaire
Warranty Station

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.

Part No. 55586F (8/04) ©2004 Electrolux Home Care Products Ltd. Printed in U.S.A.

*En Mexico llame al 5670-6169.

www.sanitairevac.com

Index

IMPORTANT

Important Safeguards .................................. 2

General Information ..................................... 2

Assembly ..................................................... 3

Use ............................................................... 4

Fan Chamber ............................................... 5

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

Brush Roll Belt ............................................. 6

Brush Roll (chrome steel) ............................ 7

Brush Roll (anodized aluminum) .................. 7

Headlight ..................................................... 7

Warranty ....................................................... 8

GENERAL INFORMATION

The cleaner is designed to pick up dirt and dust particles.
Avoid picking up hard or sharp objects with the cleaner to
avoid bag tears, hose clogging, and fan blade breakage
with subsequent motor damage.

Service Information

The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to
routine maintenance. For additional service information
telephone our toll free number for the nearest Sanitaire
Authorized Warranty Station. Refer to The Sanitaire
Commercial Warranty for complete service information.
You should know the model, type and serial numbers
when you call:

USA: 1-800-800-8975

Mexico: 5670-6169

Canada: 1-800-800-8975

If you prefer, you can write to Electrolux Home Care
Products North America, Service Division, P.O. Box
3900, Peoria, Illinois 61612, USA. In Canada write to
Electrolux Home Care Products North America, 866
Langs Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7. Refer to
The Sanitaire Limited Warranty for complete service
information.

DO NOT OIL the motor or the brush roll at any

time. The bearings are permanently lubricated
and sealed.

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 outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• 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 manufacturerʼs
recommended attachments.

• 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 door
on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not
run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.

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

• 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.

• 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 and contains a revolving
brush roll. 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 in place.

• Belt pulleys can become hot during normal use. To prevent
burns, avoid touching the belt pulley when servicing the drive
belt.

• 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.

• Store your cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.

• Keep your work area well lighted.

• Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.

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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.

GROUNDED

OUTLET BOX

ADAPTER

GROUNDED

OUTLET BOX

GROUNDING BLADE
IS LONGEST OF THE
THREE BLADES

FIGURE A

METAL
SCREW

GROUNDING

TAB

HOW TO ASSEMBLE
Assembly Packet

The assembly packet is with the ownerʼs guide. The packet contains two
2-part bolts (A) and two cord hooks (B) and (C). An extra drive belt is also
included with some models.

Step 1
Assemble the Handle

Slip the upper handle and the lower handle together so the handle bolt holes
align and the slots in the handle are positioned as shown in Detail A. Insert
a 2-part bolt (A) in the center of the handle and tighten.

Hold the assembled handle so it curves away from the cleaner. Then push
the handle into the handle socket (D) at the rear of the cleaner. Align the
holes, insert the other 2-part bolt (A), and tighten.

Step 2
Attach Upper Cord Hook

Pull the spring on the electrical cord upward toward the top of the handle.
Make sure slots in handle are positioned properly, see Detail A.

Insert the lower half of the spring into the upper cord hook, as shown in
Detail B. Snap the hook into the upper handle, directions below.

FIGURE B

Detail A

B

1. Place inner tab
into slot

2. Press hook
around handle

3. SNAP opposite
inner tab into
place

Detail B

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