Sebo X4, X5 User Manual

SEBO automatic

For Household Use Only

©Copyright SEBO America, LLC • All rights reserved.

Series

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Wiring Diagram

Vacuum motor 1300 watts (10.8 amps)
Water lift (at motor) 92 inches
Airflow (at motor) 103.8 CFM
Filter bag capacity 1.4 gal.
Sound level 69 dBA
Body weight X4-16.7 lbs / X5-16.9 lbs
Motor protection electronic cut-out
Working width X4-12 inches / X5-15.1 inches
Brush drive toothed belt
Brush speed 3100 rpm
Floor adjustment automatic sensor control
Cord length 40 feet
Radio suppression EN 55014 Verf. 242/91

Technical Details

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

Automatic Power Head Height Adjustment 4
Brush Roller Obstruction – Auto Shut-Off 4
Brush Roller Deterioration Warning 4
Stationary Use Warning 4
Bag Full or Clog Warning – Auto Shut-Off 4

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

Starting the Machine 6
Operating Positions 6
Using the Attachment Tube, Hose & Attachments 7
The Display Panel 7
The Adjustment Wheel 7

Maintenance 8

Changing the Dust Bag 8
Changing the Micro-Hygiene Filter 8
Changing the Exhaust Filter 8
Changing the Brush Roller(s) 8
Changing the Sealing Strip 8

Clog Removal 9

Clogs in the Airflow Pathway 9
Clogs in the Attachment Hose 9
Clogs in the Attachment Tube 9
Clogs in Entrance to Dust Bag 9
Clogs in the Swivel Neck 9

Trouble-Shooting Guide 10
X Series Filter Bag Housing and Handle Schematic and Part Numbers 11
X4 Base Schematic and Part Numbers 12
X5 Base Schematic and Part Numbers 13
Warranty 14
How To Contact SEBO 14

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SEBO automatic X Series Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

Series

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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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

!

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 injur y:

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. Do not use the operator’s handle, which inserts into the
top of the dust bag housing, to carry the machine. The
carrying handle is located on the backside of the
machine’s bag housing.

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 wrap the
cord on the cable hooks.

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

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Your SEBO automatic X series vacuum cleaner is the most technically advanced upright vacuum cleaner in
the world. Along with its excellent filtration system (99.9% to 0.3 microns), one of its most important features
is its ability to “monitor” the resistance of the br ush roller against the floor, so that the proper cleaning height
is consistently maintained. In addition, the machine 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

automatic’s five most unique features are:

1.

Automatic Power Head Height Adjustment. Based upon the resistance of the brush roller against

the floor, the power head automatically adjusts up or down to the appropriate cleaning height. The
adjustment process is indicated by two green lights labeled “UP” and “DOWN” located on top of the
power head. The height adjustment chosen by the machine ensures aggressive brush action, while
providing optimal air flow. This prevents suffocation of air flow due to improper height selection.

2.

Brush Roller Obstruction – Auto Shut-Off. If the brush roller is obstructed, the machine will shut off

in 3 seconds and the red “CHECK BRUSH” light located on top of the power head will flash.The user
should turn the switch off, unplug the machine and immediately remove the obstruction. If the user
restarts the machine without removing the obstruction, the machine will again shut off in 3 seconds and
the “CHECK BRUSH” light will flash.

3.

Brush Roller Deterioration Warning. The red “CHECK BRUSH” light will illuminate (after a

10 second delay) to notify the user that the brush roller is too worn and, therefore, should be replaced.
The light will remain illuminated until the worn brush roller is replaced, but the machine will continue to
operate in the meantime.

4.

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

designed to disengage the brush roller from the floor by raising the height of the power head. If the
power head reaches its highest brush height but is still engaged in the carpet, the “CHECK BRUSH”
light will slowly flash to alert the user.This can occur on extremely high-nap carpet, such as loose-pile
shag, or on carpets with extraordinarily thick padding underneath. However, it is typically caused by the
user pulling forward on the machine while using the attachment hose or active wand. This feature was
designed to be an alert to the user to “take care” while the machine is stationary. An operating machine
should not stand stationary on the floor for inappropriate periods of time.

5.

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

due to a full bag or the existence of a clog, the red “BAG FULL OR CLOG” light located on top of the
power head will illuminate. If the user ignores this warning for approximately 30 seconds, the machine
will shut off and the “BAG FULL OR CLOG” light will flash. 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 9). If the user restarts the machine without having solved the problem, the
“BAG FULL OR CLOG” light will again illuminate and the machine will shut off in 30 seconds.

SPECIAL SEBO PRODUCT FEATURES

The control panel is located on the power head.

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1. Handle grip

2. On/Off switch

3. Handle assembly

4. Retaining ring

5. Cover release flap

6. Dust bag housing

7. Front cover

8. Housing release button

9. Power head with brush

10. Cable (cord)

11. Attachment tube handle

12. Attachment hose

13. Handle catch

14. Carr ying handle

15. Cable (cord) hook

16. Attachment tube (active wand)

17. Crevice nozzle

18. Upholster y nozzle

19. Foot pedal

20. Swivel neck

21. Suppor t lever

22. Projection tab

23. Connecting tube

Identification of Parts

Place the power head (9) on the floor with
the swivel neck (20) and the suppor t lever
(21) upright. Hold the dust bag housing (6)
vertically and place it over the swivel neck
and support lever. Push firmly and evenly
down so that the housing release button (8)
snaps outward to its “locked” position.

Slide the dusting brush clamp (24) onto the
handle tube and tighten the screw. The han­dle of the dusting brush (25) will now snap
into the clamp.

To lock the handle (3) to the dust bag hous­ing (6), turn the handle catch (13) at the
handle joint of the filter bag housing (6) for­ward to “open” position. Then slide the han­dle assembly (3) in as far as possible and
lock it in by turning the handle catch to the
closed position.

Push the black end of the attachment hose
(12) into the connecting tube (23) so that it
clicks into place. Inser t the attachment tube
(16) into the swivel neck and push the han­dle (11) over the projection tab (22).

Insert crevice nozzle (17) and upholstery
nozzle (18) into the recesses in the back of
the machine.

Attach dusting
brush clamp
with screw

24

25

25

18

17

24

Optional Attachments

41.Wall and floor brush - Part # 1325 HG

42.Turbo br ush for stairs - Part # 6179 AM

43. Radiator brush - Part # 1496 HG

44. Extension hose (9’3”) - Part # 1495 AM

45. Straight tube - Part # 1084 HG

46. Flat upholster y nozzle - Part # 1090 HG

Also available for odor control - the combined
micro/charcoal filter - Part # 5425 AM

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Standard Attachments

17. Crevice nozzle

18. Upholster y nozzle

24. Dusting brush clamp

25. Dusting brush

Assembly

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43

46

44

41

Note

All illustrations
shown in this manual
represent the X4
model except where
part numbers and
instructions are
different for each
model. In those
instances, illustra­tions for both the X4
and X5 will be
shown.