Sanyo SC-B551, SC-SC-B555 User Manual

SPECIFICATION

Model

SC-B550/B550R/B551

SC-B555/B555T

With power control/
Without power control/

Power Control

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NAME AND FUNCTION OF PARTS (Assemble as indicated in the center illustration.) /

Unclogging the Hose /

When the hose is clogged with dust, remove it in the following
manner:

1) Pull out the angled pipe by turning the removal ring in either
direction.

2) Use a vinyl garden hose to push out the dust clogging the
hose.

3) Insert the angled pipe in place and return the ring to its
original position.

Do not use the hose without the angled pipe in place. If the
hose is used without the angled pipe, the hose will bend
excessively, causing it to break.

Angled pipe

Removal ring /

SC-B555T only /

TURBO CLEAN /

Change the switch lever according to the area you want to vacuum.

High

The "TURBO CLEAN" turns at a high speed. It is
ideal for vacuuming on the rug when the switch
lever is selected to this position.

Low

The "TURBO CLEAN" turns at a low speed. It is ideal
for vacuuming on the floor when the switch lever is
selected to this position.

Caution

Please do not vacuum on the floor while the switch lever is set
to "HIGH", as this may damage the floor.
When the dust compartment is full, the TURBO CLEAN may
turn slowly. Please empty the dust compartment.
Warning-To reduce the risk of injury, unplug before connecting the
TURBO CLEAN .

TM

LOW

HIGH

Switch Lever

TM

TM

Extension Pipe/

The pipe is adjustable according to the height o f the user.

(How to expand/contract the pipe)
Adjust the length of the pipe while p ushing the button in.

Make sure that you hear a "clicking" sound.

(When the pipe wouldn't expand / contract)

Pull the pipe up hard.

Caution

Please do not place your hand on the extension pipe buttons during operation.
Please do push the button in when adjusting the length.

Button

Button

Hose Stopper/

Insert the hose stopper all the way up to the air inlet.

To detach it, press button on the hose stopper
and pull the hose toward you.

Pull

Insert securely by turning

Pipe holder

Floor Nozzle /

The two-way floor nozzle has lever with two
positions.

FLOOR:
For vacuuming wooden floors, linoleum or
plastic covered floors.

RUG:
For vacuuming rugs and carpets.

Connect the angled pipe

Angled pipe

Hose stopper

Hose

Attachments /

The head of the brush can rotate.

For vacuuming edges and gaps, and for
vacuuming fragile or easily scratched items.

Put the dusting brush
here when not in use.

Button

Vacuum Power Adjustment Ring /

The full vacuum power of the cleaner may be too strong in certain
cases, for instance when vacuuming curtains and draperies. In
these cases, turn the vacuum power adjustment ring (on the hose)
to control the vacuum power. Match the hole in the ring with
the hose hole to reduce the power.

Vacuum power
adjustment ring

Handle

Air inlet

Cord and Plug /

Pull out the cord and c
Do not extend the cord from the unit beyond the red
marker line.

onnect the wall outlet.

Dust Indicator /

The dust indicator shows the amount of dust that has been collected in the dust
compartment. Hold the floor nozzle away from the floor, while operating to check.

DUST INDICATOR DUST INDICATOR

Vacuuming can continue.

Suction power decreases. Dust compartment
should be emptied.

Power Control (only SC-B555/B555T) /

Set the POWER CONTROL to MAX for maximum suction.
In the position MIN the suction power is decreased.

Switch

/

Start or stop vacuum cleaner by pushing on the switch.

Blower (Exhaust outlet) /

Use blower to blow dust behind furniture, etc.

1) Insert the hose stopper into the exhaust outlet.

2) Press the switch.
The crevice attachment can be used to blow dust.

Exhaust outlet

Cord Rewind Button /

To pull the cord back into the unit, press the cord rewind button.

Caution:

Hold the plug when rewinding the cord so that the plug does not damage furniture,
hands, the vacuum cleaner or the cord by hitting them.
Holding the plug will make rewinding smoother.

Cord rewind button

DUST DISPOSAL /

If there is a reduction in suction power, turn off the vacuum cleaner, disconnect the hose and
proceed as follows:

1. To separate the dust compartment
from the vacuum cleaner, push the
clamp button as shown.

Dust compartment

2. To remove the filter.

Caution:

Remove the filter slowly
to prevent the dust
from falling out.

3. Removing the dirt.

Caution:

If the dust is packed tightly and
difficult to remove, lightly tap the
dust compartment.

4. Slide the lever in the direction of
the arrows to remove the dust
by shaking.

5. Hold the clamp to open up the
pre-filter and empty the dirt out
of the filter.

Clamp

Filter

Clamp button

Lever

Pre-filter

6. To reassemble the unit.
Insert the filter in the dust

compartment.
Then attach the dust
compartment section
to the motor section.