Sebo K3, K2 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
For Household Use Only
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Technical Details 2
Important Safety Instructions 3
pecial AIRBELT K Product Features 4
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Optional Power Heads for the AIRBELT K3 6
Optional Attachments, Accessories, Bags and Filters 6
Identification of Parts 7
Assembly 7
Standard Attachments 7
Optional Attachments 7
Operating Instructions 8
Starting the Machine 8
Suction Control 8
Operating the Machine 8
Additional Operating Instructions for K3 with Power Head 9
Starting the Machine and Suction Control 9
Operating the Machine 9
Using the Telescopic Tube, Hose & Attachments 10
Use and Maintenance of Brushes and Heads 10
The Parquet Nozzle 10
The Combination Nozzle 10
The Turbo Nozzle 10
Vacuum Maintenance 11
Changing the Filter Bag 11
Changing the Micro-Hygiene Filter 11
Changing the Exhaust Filter 11
Changing the AIRBELT 11
Clog Removal 12
Clogs in the Head or Brush 12
Clogs in the Telescopic Tube 12
Clogs in the Hose 12
Clogs in Entrance to Filter Bag 12
Trouble-Shooting Guide 13
AIRBELT K2 Schematic and Part Numbers 14
AIRBELT K3 Schematic and Part Numbers 15
Warranty 16
How To Contact SEBO 16
TECHNICAL DETAILS
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 20 feet
Range 31 feet
Technical details may be subject to change.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE
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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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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SEBO AIRBELT K PRODUCT FEATURES
SEBO Vacuums Save Money! – SEBO vacuums are the highest
quality machines available. In fact, if properly maintained, SEBO
vacuums can save ordinary residential users hundreds of dol-
ars by providing excellent performance for ten to fifteen years
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or more. Typical vacuums perform poorly and usually do not last
beyond two years. So, in the long run, SEBO vacuums cost less
money than the five to six other vacuums purchased during that
time period.
Outstanding Warranty Coverage – SEBO is confident about the quality of all its vacuums.
Therefore, all models include a five-year warranty on the motor and all non-wear parts and
a 1-year warranty on labor charges.
Brush Obstruction Light & Auto Shut Off – A
warning light will quickly flash, the brush
roller will immediately stop spinning and the
vacuum will shut off, if an obstruction
becomes jammed in the brush roller.
user should turn the power switch off, unplug
the machine, and immediately remove the
obstruction. If the user restarts the machine
without removing the obstruction, the power head will again
shut off and the amber light will turn on.
from breaking and protects the motor from damage.
Bag Full or Clog Light & Auto Shut Off – A
warning light will illuminate and the
machine will automatically shut off, when it
senses a full bag, a clog in the airflow pathway, or an excessively dirty micro filter.
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 12). 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.
damage to the motor due to overheating.
The
This prevents the belt
If the
This feature prevents
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.
Liberation from Bagless! SEBO Bags are
Hygienic – The three-layer filter bag is an
integral part of SEBO’s filtration system
because it effectively contains nearly all dirt
captured by the vacuum. And SEBO bags
can be sealed when full, so no dust can
escape into the air during disposal. In contrast, a lot of dust becomes airborne when emptying the dirt
containers of bagless vacuums, and their micro filters quickly
clog and must be replaced often, or a loss of suction will occur.
And bagless vacuum micro filters are expensive, usually costing much more than SEBO’s filter bags.
Micro Filters are Inexpensive and Easy to Change – Unlike
most other vacuums, SEBO’s replacement micro filters are
reasonably priced and can be easily changed in seconds, without any tools. And the micro filters last a long time before
replacements are necessary because nearly all dust particles
and debris are first captured by the three-layer filter bags.
Remarkably Quiet Operation – A
SEBO vacuum is so quiet, it will
not scare pets, and the feature
will be appreciated by family
members.
SEBO three-step filtration system
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Incorrect Height Setting or Brush
Deterioration Light – To ensure optimum
cleaning at all times, a warning light will illuminate to indicate when the brush height is
set too high for effective cleaning, or when
the brush roller should be replaced due to
excessive wear.
Anti-allergy Hospital-grade, S-class Filtration –
An excellent choice for users with allergies or
asthma.
in Europe, the AIRBELT K vacuums provide 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 microexhaust filter (c) cleans the exhaust air that the vacuum emits. The
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SEBO AIRBELT K PRODUCT FEATURES
Designed for All Floor Surfaces.
AIRBELT K3: Five Power Head Choices –
The AIRBELT K3 has an electrified telescopic tube designed to accommodate any
choice from the following five power heads:
ET-1, ET-2, ET-H and DISCO. Each power
head has unique features and benefits, but
all power brushes are designed to provide
thorough brushing for optimal cleaning of
arpets. The DISCO power head enables the vacuum to polish
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AIRBELT K3: Cleaning Dimensions – The ET-1 power head is
12-inches wide, with a cleaning with of 10
ET-2 is 14
ET-C power head is 14-inches wide, with a 12
width, and the ET-H is 11
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⁄4-inches wide, with a 13-inch cleaning width. The
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⁄4-inches wide, with an 111⁄2-inch
cleaning width. The DISCO is 13-inches wide, with an 11
K3 with DISCO
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polishing width.
Both Carpet and Hard Floor Cleaning – With a power brush to
clean carpets and a parquet nozzle to clean hard floors, the
AIRBELT K3 provides all the flexibility needed to care for a variety of floor surfaces. The parquet nozzle comes standard. The
K3 vacuum can morph into a hard floor polisher, by adding a
SEBO DISCO head.
Four-level Manual Brush Height Adjustment – The brush
height can be adjusted up or down for optimum cleaning.
Quick-release Connections – The AIRBELT K models allow for
quick and convenient connection of telescopic tubes, power
brush heads, accessory cleaning heads and on-board tools.
Shock Absorber Provides Furniture and
Wall Protection – The “AIRBELT” bumper
hat surrounds the K canisters acts as a
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protective barrier. The soft foam bumper
with its durable covering protects furniture,
walls and the vacuum itself from damage
during use.
ersonalized Vacuums – AIRBELT canister vacuums can be
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personalized with a replacement AIRBELT bumper cover available in eight patterns and colors.
Powerful Vacuum Motors Provide Excellent Cleaning – The
canister suction motor is 1,250 watts, and the power head
motor is 175 watts (ET-1), for a total of 1,425 watts.
Comfortable Ergonomic Handle – The AIRBELT handles
are ergonomically designed and positioned to reduce wrist and
arm fatigue. For extra comfort, an additional swivel is built into
the handle-to-hose connection.
High-quality Telescopic Tube and Hose – On the K3, the power
cord is built inside the telescopic tube and suction hose. This
eliminates unsightly external wires and enables unobstructed
and convenient handle height adjustment.
Variable Power Control on Handle – The
vacuum’s suction power can be adjusted
from 0 to 1,250 watts by a slider switch conveniently located on the handle.
Mid-sized Canister Vacuum – The SEBO
AIRBELT K3 and K2 are considered midsize canister vacuums, which means they are machines medium in size that offer mid-sized, on-board attachments and a
mid-sized filter bag with a dirt capacity of .8 gallons. The K
machines also weigh four-pounds less than the C machines.
Three On-board Tools – The vacuum comes standard with a
crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery nozzle. The dusting
brush is mounted on the telescopic tube, and the crevice and
upholstery nozzles are on the canister. Many optional accessories are also available.
Dusting Brush
Crevice Nozzle
Upholstery Nozzle
Rubber Coated Wheels and High Quality
Castors – The quality of the wheels and
castors on SEBO canisters prevent damage
to floors and rotate 360
0
for easy maneu-
verability.
Large Operating Range – A 31-foot operating range saves time because it minimizes the number of electrical outlets needed during use.
AIRBELT K2: The SEBO AIRBELT K2 is a straight-suction vacuum. As a result, it differs from the AIRBELT K3 in the following
two ways:
Can Not Use a Power Brush – The AIRBELT K2 does not have
an electrified telescopic tube and hose; therefore, it does not
accommodate an electrified power brush. Instead, it comes
standard with a Turbo
Nozzle (an air-driven
brush head) for cleaning rugs and carpet. It
also comes standard
with a Parquet Nozzle
for cleaning hard floors.
Turbo Nozzle
Parquet Nozzle
Variable Power Control
on Canister Body – Because the AIRBELT K2 does not have an
electrified hose and handle, its variable
power control switch is located on the canister body, not the handle.
Brushless Cleaning Capability – The ET-1 or ET-2 power heads
can provide gentle, brushless cleaning of delicate rugs or hard
floors because the brush roller may be switched off, but suction will continue.
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