Sebo Household User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

For Household Use Only

Technical Details 2
Important Safety Instructions 3
Special SEBO Product Features 4

S-Class Filtration 4
Bag Full or Clog Warning – Auto Shut-Off 4
AIRBELT Shock Absorber 4

Identification of Parts 5
Assembly 5
Optional Attachments 5
Standard Attachments 5
Operating Instructions 6

Starting the Machine 6
Suction Control 6
Operating the Machine 6

Additional Operating Instructions for K3 with Power Head 7

Starting the Machine and Suction Control 7
Operating the Machine 7

Using the Telescopic Tube, Hose & Attachments 8
Use and Maintenance of Brushes and Heads 8

The Parquet Brush 8
The Kombi Nozzle 8
The Turbo Head 8

Vacuum Maintenance 9

Changing the Filter Bag 9
Changing the Micro-Hygiene Filter 9
Changing the Exhaust Filter 9
Changing the AIRBELT 9

Clog Removal 10

Clogs in the Head or Brush 10
Clogs in the Telescopic Tube 10
Clogs in the Hose 10
Clogs in Entrance to Filter Bag 10

Trouble-Shooting Guide 11
AIRBELT K2 Schematic and Part Numbers 12
AIRBELT K3 Schematic and Part Numbers 13
Warranty 14
How To Contact SEBO 14

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Vacuum motor 1250 watts (10.6 amps)
Water lift (at motor) 110 inches
Airflow (at motor) 120 CFM
Filter bag capacity .8 gallons
Sound level 63 dBA
Body weight 12 lbs
Motor protection thermal cut-out
Cord length 19 feet
Range 30 feet

Technical details may be subject to change.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TECHNICAL DETAILS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

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1. Do not leave vacuum while plugged in. Unplug from
outlet when not in use and before servicing.

2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

3. Do not use near small children or pets. Do not allow to be
used as a toy. Use of this product by children should
always be supervised by an adult.

4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer-recommended attachments.

5. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If vacuum is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a SEBO service
center.

6. 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 vacuum over cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.

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

8. Do not plug in if switch is in the “I” (ON) position.

9. Do not use outlets above counters to plug in vacuum –
damage to items in the surrounding area could occur.

10. Always carry the vacuum over steps and sills.

11. Do not handle plug or vacuum handle with wet hands.

12. Do not put any object into vacuum openings. Do not use
machine with any openings blocked. Keep openings free
of lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

13. Do not re-use filter bags or wash the filters.

14. Do not remove any screws from vacuum.

15. Do not vacuum up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

16. Do not use vacuum without filter bag and/or filters in place.

17. Turn off all machine controls before unplugging.

18. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

19. Do not use machine to vacuum up flammable or
combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas
where they may be present.

20. Machines can cause a fire when operated near flammable
vapors or materials. Do not operate this vacuum near
flammable fluids, dust or vapors.

21. Maintenance and repairs must be done by qualified
personnel.

22. Use only original SEBO replacement parts.

23. Do not use vacuum as a step.

24. If vacuum is used on plush carpet or carpet with thick
padding, do not leave machine standing in one place with
machine turned on.

25. While the vacuum is in use, the power cord should be
unwound from the cable reel at least two thirds of its length.
Hold plug when rewinding onto the cord reel. Do not allow
plug to whip while rewinding.

26. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away
from vacuum openings and moving parts. Do not place
fingers or other body parts under vacuum unless it is
unplugged.

27. Do not place the power head over rug or carpet edges.

28. The vacuum has a manual reset thermal protector. The
protector is reset by switching off the vacuum. The thermal
protector needs some time to cool down after switching off!
Check the vacuum for air blockages or mechanical failures
before switching on.

29. Store the vacuum in a dry place at room temperature. When
the vacuum is not in use, you should rewind the cord onto
the cord reel

30. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized
service representative.

31. The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if damaged,
cut, or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects.

32. Always unplug vacuum before connecting or disconnecting
either hose or power head.

33. Use a SEBO power head only in combination with a SEBO
vacuum cleaner.

34. Do not connect power head to a malfunctioning or damaged
vacuum.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions must always be followed.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug; one blade is wider than
the other. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way. Connect only to the outlet type specified on the serial number plate underneath the machine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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

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SPECIAL SEBO PRODUCT FEATURES

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Your SEBO AIRBELT K canister vacuum is among the most technically advanced vacuum cleaners in the world.
Some of its unique features are:

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S-Class Filtration. Certified by leading Allergy foundations in Europe, the AIRBELT K vacuum provides the

user with S-Class filtration of 99.9% of particles to 0.3 microns. This is accomplished by the SEBO three-step
filtration system. First, the three-layer full-size filter bag (a) collects the vast majority of the debris. Then, the
remainder of the particles are collected by the hospital-grade microfilter (b). Finally, the micro-exhaust filter
(c) cleans the exhaust air that the vacuum emits. The air belt disperses the filtered exhaust air around the
canister which provides quiet, gentle air flow. SEBO’s unwavering attention to the complete sealing of the
machine ensures no dirt escapes around the microfilters. If the microfilters are changed regularly (every 10­20 bags), the AIRBELT K is perfect for allergy or asthma sufferers.

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AIRBELT Shock Absorber. Your SEBO canister vacuum has a unique soft bumper (d) which protects your

furniture, walls and vacuum from damage. The AIRBELT disperses the filtered exhaust air around the canister
which provides quiet, gentle air flow. Personalize your canister with a replacement AIRBELT textile cover avail­able in a variety of patterns and colors (part # 6047 AM/01-08). See your SEBO Dealer.

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Bag Full or Clog Warning Light – Auto Shut-Off. If the vacuum’s airflow pathway becomes restricted

due to a full bag or the existence of a clog, the amber “BAG FULL OR CLOG” light (located on top of the canis­ter near the ON/OFF power control knob) will illuminate. If the user ignores this warning, the suction motor
will heat up due to the lack of cooling provided by the airflow. Once the motor reaches a certain temperature it
will shut off to protect itself from damage. The user should turn the switch off, unplug the machine and imme­diately insert a new bag or remove the clog (to remove a clog, refer to the Clog Removal section on page 10).
After approximately 30 minutes, the motor will have cooled and the vacuum can be restarted. If the airflow is
still restricted, the “BAG FULL OR CLOG” light will again illuminate and the machine will shut off.

Bag full or clog warning light

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IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

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14. Exhaust filter cover

15. AIRBELT shock absorber

16. Carrying handle

17. Suction opening

18. Hose release button (K3 only)

19. Hose neck

20. Crevice nozzle

21. Parking attachment holder

22. Power cable shroud

23. AIRBELT clip

24. Parking attachment holder

25. Filter bag cover release catch

26. Filter bag cover

Push the neck (19) of the hose (13) into the suction opening of the canister (17). K3: The notch in the
suction opening will line up with the raised bar on the neck. When the notches are lined up correct­ly, the neck will snap firmly into place. To release the hose from the suction opening, press the
release tab (18) on the neck of the hose (19), and pull the neck out. K2: To release the hose from
the suction opening, squeeze the tabs (37) on the retaining ring and pull the neck out.

Attach the short mains cable (12 - K3 only) on the underside of the handle by connecting one
cable plug where the hose connects to the handle and the other where the handle connects to
the telescopic tube.

Connect the handle (1) to the top of the telescopic tube (4). Snap in place. To release the telescop­ic tube (4) from the handle, push the handle release button (3) and slide the handle out.

Attach the head or brush to the bottom of the telescopic tube (4). Insert the bottom of the telescopic
tube into the neck of the head or brush (38) until it locks into place; or line up the square hole in the
telescopic tube with the notches in the front of the neck, and snap firmly into place. To release a head
or brush from the telescopic tube (4), push the release button (7), and pull the head or brush tool off
the end of the telescopic tool. The release button (7) is in the same position on all of the heads, brush­es and power heads.

To attach the dusting brush clip (27), locate the two raised ridges on the upper end of the telescopic
tube (4) just below the handle. Push the clip onto the tube directly below the ridges then slide the clip
up until it locks onto the ridges. Snap the dusting brush (28) into the holder.

NOTE: To attach a SEBO power head (ET-H or ET-1 ) to your K3 canister, please refer to your power
head owner’s manual (page 5) for instructions. Attaching incorrectly could cause damage.

Brushes, Heads, Optional Attachments

29. Premium Parquet nozzle - standard for the
K3 and K2 Volcano. Optional for the
K2 Midnight Blue & Hunter Green ­Part # 7200 DG

30. Kombi nozzle - standard for the
K2 Midnight Blue. Optional for the K3
and K2 Volcano - Part # 7260 DG

31. Turbo head - standard for the K2 Volcano
& Hunter Green. Optional for the K3 and
K2 Midnight Blue Part # 6780 ER

32. Radiator brush - Part # 1496 HG

33. Straight tube (20 in.) - Part # 1084 HG

34. AIRBELT - Available in several colors
and patterns - Part # 6047AM/01-08

20. Crevice nozzle

11. Upholstery nozzle

NOTE: All illustrations shown in this manual represent the K3 model except where part numbers and instructions are different for each model.

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Power Heads - optional for the K3

35. ET-1 Power head - Red: Part # 9299 AM; Orange: Part #9272 AM 36. ET-H Power head - Red: Part # 9257 AM

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1. Handle grip

2. Power control slider (K3 only)

3. Handle release button

4. Telescopic tube

5. Slide button

6. Power cable

7. Tool release button

8. Kombi nozzle

9. On/Off power control knob

10. Warning light

11. Upholstery Nozzle

12. Mains cable (K3 only)

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Standard Attachments