Sebo Power Head User Manual

SEBO ET-C Power Head

For Household Use Only

©Copyright SEBO America, LLC • All rights reserved.

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Brush motor 150 Watts, 1.4 Amps
Width 14 in.
Weight 6.0 lbs.
Brush width 12 in.
Brush strip Replaceable
Brush drive Toothed belt with electronic

overload protection

Technical Details

Technical Details 2
Important Safety Instructions 3
Special SEBO Product Features 4
Identification of Parts 5
Attaching the Power Head to the Telescopic Tube 5
Operating Instructions 6

Starting the Machine 6
Operating the Machine 6
The Brush Information Display Panel 7
The Brush Control Lights 7

Maintenance 8

Changing the Brush Strip 8
Cleaning the Brush Strip 8

Clog Removal 8

Clogs in the Swivel Neck 8

Trouble-Shooting Guide 9
ET-C Power Head Schematic and Part Numbers 10

Recommended SEBO duo Carpet Cleaning System 11
Warranty 12
How To Contact SEBO 12

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SEBO ET-C Power Head Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

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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 out-doors, 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 (dust) 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 dust 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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

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. 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 edges or fringe.

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, the cord should be wound on 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 this 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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SPECIAL SEBO PRODUCT FEATURES

BRUSH CONTROL Lights

Red light

Green light

Quick-reference panel tells you what the
illuminated brush control lights indicate
(see page 7).

The control panel is located on the top side of the power head.

Your SEBO ET-C Power Head is designed specifically for use with the SEBO C3.1 and K3 canister vacuum
cleaners.These vacuums are among the most technically advanced canister vacuum cleaners in the world.
For example, the ET-C Power Head has warning systems and automatic shut-off capabilities that are
designed to alert the user to machine problems that, if ignored, will damage the machine or diminish
performance.

Your SEBO ET-C Power Head’s most unique features are:

1.

Deep Cleaning. SEBO power heads offer deep cleaning of your carpets only a thorough brushing can

give.

2.

Wider L-shaped Head. The wider head allows for optimal cleaning and maneuver ability around furniture

and under cabinets, and the extension side of the head cleans and brushes right to the edge.

3.

Brush Strip instead of a Brush Roller. The brush str ip for the ET-C slides in and out for fast and easy

replacement.

4.

Brush Information Panel. Located on the top of the power head is a brush information panel with two

lights and a quick-reference area that will tell you what the illuminated lights indicate.

5.

Electronic Overload Protection. If the brush is jammed, the red “BRUSH CONTROL” light will

illuminate and the vacuum will automatically shut off.

6.

Brush Deterioration Warning. The red AND green “BRUSH CONTROL” lights will illuminate (after a

10 second delay) to notify the user that the brush strip is too worn and, therefore, should be replaced.
The lights will remain illuminated until the worn brush strip is replaced, but the machine will continue to
operate in the meantime.Both lights may also illuminate if the brush doesn’t find enough resistance; for
example, when the power head is lifted from the floor or is used on hard floors.

7.

Stationary Use. When the machine has its handle in the upright-locked position, it is designed to

shut off the brush roller.Both brush control lights will be off. An operating power head should not stand
stationary on the floor for inappropriate periods of time.