Shark EURO-PRO SV7729N, EURO-PRO SV7729 User Manual

Models
SV7729

SV7729N

ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

EURO-PRO Operating LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) yea r from t h e date of the original purchase. This warranty
applies only to normal domestic household use.
Should your appliance fail to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions
within the one (1) year warranty period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight
prepaid to EURO-PRO Operating LLC at the address given below.

U.S. EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901
Canada: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 4400 Bois Franc, St. Laurent, H4S 1A7

If the appliance is found by EURO-PRO Operating LLC to be defective in material or
workmanship, EURO-PRO Operating LLC will repair or replace it free of charge. Proof of
purchase date and $ 5.95 to cover the cost of return shipping and handling must be included. *
Non-durable parts including, without limitation, dust cup filters, brushes and electrical parts which
normally require replacement are specifically excluded from warranty.

The liability of EURO-PRO Operating LLC is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement
of the unit at our option. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to
any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes. This limited warranty does
not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, negligent handling or damage due to faulty
packaging or mishandling in transit. This warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by or
resulting from damages from shipping or repairs, service or alterations to the product or any of its
parts, which have been performed by a repair person not authorized by EURO-PRO Operating
LLC.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and/or
conventional warranties. The responsibility of EURO-PRO Operating LLC if any, is limited to the
specific obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of the limited warranty. In no event is
EURO-PRO Operating LLC liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature
whatsoever. Some states/provinces do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state or province to province.

*Important: Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping. Be sure to include proof of
purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name, complete address
and phone number with a note giving purchase information, model number and what you
believe is the problem with item. We recommend you insure the package (as damage in
shipping is not covered by your warranty). Mark the outside of your package “ATTENTION
CUSTOMER SERVICE”. We are constantly striving to improve our products, therefore the
specifications contain ed her ein are subject to change w ithout noti c e.

Cordless 14.4 V Hand Vac

OWNER’S MANUAL

Models/Modelos/Modèles: SV7729, SV7729N

14.4 V DC / 14.4 V CC

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OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD

FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY

Please fill out and mail the product registration card within ten (10) days of purchase. The registration will enable
us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. By returning this card you acknowledge to
have read and understood the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions.

RETURN TO: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 4400 Bois Franc, St. Laurent, QC H4S 1A7

SV7729 – SV7729N

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Appliance model
______________________________________________________________________________
Date purchased Name of store
______________________________________________________________________________
Owner’s name
______________________________________________________________________________
Address City Province Zip Code

Printed in China

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U.S.: 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16 Canada: 4400 Bois-Franc

EURO-PRO Operating LLC

Plattsburgh, NY 12901 St-Laurent, QC H4S 1A7

Tel. : [phone]

www.sharkvac.com

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be
observed, including the following

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR CORDLESS HAND VACUUM.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON POSSIBLE SOLUTION

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

1. Do not charge this unit outdoors.

2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

3. Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children.

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

5. Do not use charger if power cord has
been damaged. Do not use cordless
hand vacuum or charger if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped in water. Return it to
EURO-PRO Operating LLC for
examination, repair or adjustment.

6. Do not abuse the charger cord. Never
carry the charger by the cord or yank to
disconnect from an outlet; instead grasp
the plug and pull to disconnect.

7. Keep charger cord away from heated
surfaces.

8. This product includes rechargeable
nickel cadmium batteries. Batteries must
be recycled or disposed of properly. Do

not incinerate batteries or expose to
high temperatures, as they may

explode.

9. Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.

10. Do not put any object into openings. Do
not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that
may reduce air flow.

11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.

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

13. Do not attempt to change accessories while
unit is running.

14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

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

16. Look on your hand vacuum and follow all
label and marking instructions.

17. Do not use charger with an extension cord.
Plug charger directly into an electrical
outlet. Use charger only in a standard
(120V., 60Hz) electrical outlet.

18. Do not use the hand vacuum cleane r

without dust cup filter in place.

19. Store the cordless vacuum indoors. Put the
cordless vacuum away after use to prevent
accidents.

20. Leaks from battery cells can occur under
extreme conditions. If the liquid, which is 20­35% solution of potassium hydroxide, gets
on the skin - wash immediately with soap
and water or neutralize with a mild acid such
as lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid
gets into the eyes, flush them immediately
with clean water for a minimum of 10
minutes and seek medical attention.

21. Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.

22. Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this user’s guide.

23. Do not attempt to use the charger with any
other product nor attempt to charge this
product with another charger. Use only the

charger model AD-1820-UL supplied
with this appliance.

24. The appliance must be disconnected from
the supply when removing the battery.

25. "Ni-Cd" battery must be recycled or disposed
of properly.

HAND VACUUM
WILL NOT
OPERATE

HAND VACUUM
WILL NOT PICK­UP OR SUCTION
POWER IS WEAK

DUST ESCAPING
FROM HAND
VACUUM

1. Batteries discharged.

2. No power in electrical
outlet supplying
transformer.

1. Dust cup container is
full.

2. Dust cup filter needs
cleaning or
replacement.

3. Unit needs
recharging.

1. Dust cup container is
full.

2. Dust cup filter is not
installed c orrectly.

3. Puncture/hole in dust
cup filter.

1. Charge unit.

2. Check fuse or breaker.
Replace fuse/reset
breaker.

1. Empty dust cup
container

2. Remove dust cup filter
and check for object(s)
in air duct and remove.
Clean or replace dust
cup filter.

3. Charge unit.

1. Empty dust cup
container.

2. Review dust cup filter
installa tion inst ructions.

3. Replace dust cup filter.

REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODELS SV7729 – SV7729N

To order replacement batteries or filters call customer service:

Tel.: [phone]

Monday to Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time

or

visit our website: www.sharkvac.com

For technical support call customer service:

Tel.: [phone]

Monday to Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

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Rev. 03/06A

Please Note

The Dust Cup Filter is washable. It should, however, be replaced every three (3)
months to ensure peak performance of your vacuum.

Important

Make sure that Dust Cup Filter has completely air dried before re-installing
back in the hand vacuum.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS AND COMPONENTS

Assembly

Note: Dust cup filter must always be
used when operating the hand
vacuum.

1. To open the dust cup compartment,
push the dust cup release button
and remove the dust cup container.
(Fig. 2)

Dust Cup Release Button

Fig. 2

2. Verify that the dust cup filter is
inside, then re-attach the dust cup
container to the hand vacuum.
(Fig. 3)

Fig. 3

3. To attach the crevice tool or the
dusting brush to the hand vacuum,
push the attachment into the
suction hole in the front of the dust
container. (Fig. 4 & Fig. 5)

Using Your Cordless Vacuum

1. Unplug unit from charger.

2. To start the unit, slide the "On/Off"
switch to the "On" position.

3. To stop the vauum cleaner, slide
the "On/Off" switch to the "Off"
position.

4. A crevice tool is provided for
cleaning narrow, hard to reach
places. A dusting brush is provided
for cleaning upholstery, furniture,
etc.

Changing & Cleaning the Dust
Cup Filter

To achieve the best performance,
empty the dust cup container and
clean the dust cup filter after each
use.

1. To remove the dust cup container,
press down on the dust cup release
button and pull off the dust cup
container.

2. Pull out the dust cup filter.

3. Empty the dust from the dust cup
container. (Fig. 6)

Fig. 6

1. Dust Cup Container

2. Dust Cup Filter

3. Dust Cup Release Switch

4. Charging Indicator

5. On/Off Switch

6. Main Unit

7. Charging Adapter

8. Crevice Tool

9. Dusting Brush

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

CAUTION: The suction inlet must be

open and free of any obstructions at all
times. Otherwise, the motor will
overheat and could become damaged.

4. Rinse the dust cup filter in cold water,
and then wait until it dries completely
before replacing it back into the dust
cup container. Do not use a washing
machine to clean the dust cup filter.
Do not use a hair dryer to dry it. Air

dry only.

5. Replace the dust cup filter carefully
into the dust cup compartment.
NEVER operate vacuum cleaner
without dust cup filter in place.

6. Attach the dust cup container to the
cordless vacuum.

Note: It is recommended that the dust
cup filter be replaced every three (3)
months to ensure peak performance of
the unit.

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NOTE: Your co rdless vacuum is shipped with the batteries

uncharged. Charging of the unit for 20 hours pr ior to
first use is required.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before Use

1. This cordless hand vacuum is
powered by rechargeable nickel­cadmium batteries. Before using the
vacuum, charge the vacuum cleaner
for a minimum of 20 hours.

Note

: Ensure that the On/Off switch is

in the “Off” position before charging.
Note: Peak performance may only be

realized after the unit has been charged
and discharged two (2) or three (3) times.

IMPORTANT: To maintain peak

performance of your cordless hand
vacuum, it is recommended that the unit
be fully discharged, then completely re­charged at least once a month.

Charging Your Vacuum Cleaner

1. Place the vacuum cleaner and
charging adapter near an electrical
power outlet (120 V., 60 Hz.) and plug
in the charging adapter‘s jack into the
vacuum.

2. Plug the charger into wall outlet.

3. The charging indicator light will shine
red to indicate that the charging jack is
properly inserted into the charging
receptacle at the rear of the unit and
that the unit is being charged. (Fig. 1)

Ensure that the On/Off switch is

Note:
in the "Off" position before charging.

Charging

Jack

Charging

Receptacle

Fig. 1

4. The normal full charging time for this
vacuum is 20 hours. The vacuum
cleaner will run for maximum
operational time only if it has been
fully charged. To fully charge the unit,
run the vacuum cleaner until it stops,
then fully recharge the battery.

To Maximize the Life of your Ni-Cd
Batteries

1. Charge for a minimum of 20 hours
before initial use. Failure to do so
will reduce the product’s battery life
significantly.

2. Do not store the unit with the

charging adaptor attached and
plugged in.

3. Only recharge when the batteries
are fully discharged (or as close to
fully discharged as possible).

4. Do not store in areas of high
temperature or humidity.

5. Fully discharge, then completely
re-charge the unit at least once a
month.

6. After three (3) months of storage, the
product should be fully discharged
and then recharged to maximize
battery power.

7. Use only the charger supplied with
the product. If other chargers are
used, the batteries can fail causing
damage to the battery, product or
personal property.

8. Ni-Cd batteries have a long useful life
but at some time they will need to be
replaced. To purchase replacement
batteries visit www.sharkvac.com.

Note:

1. The on/off switch must be in the
“OFF” position in order to charge the
unit. If the charging indicator does not
light, depress the on/off switch once.

2. If the product has never been used or
has been stored for an extended
period of time without use – it will take
several complete charge and
discharge cycles to realize the full
operational time of your product.

Battery Pack Replacement &
Disposal

WARNING: NEVER use ordinary

batteries for replacement, as these may
leak and damage your vacuum cleaner.
Use only battery pack XB7729 provided
by EURO-PRO Operating LLC for
replacement.
This vacuum cleaner contains a nickel­cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries, which must
be recycled or disposed of properly in
accordance with state, federal and local
laws. Call your nearest recycling center
for information on the recycling and
disposal of nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
batteries.
If uncertain as to how to remove the
battery pack, we suggest you take your
wet/dry hand vacuum to a reputable
small appliance service technician to
have this service preformed.
The battery pack of your SV7729 is
replaceable, however care should be
taken when doing so. Follow these steps
when replacement is required:

1. Open the battery pack compartment
by removing the single Phillips head
screw located in the recess at the
rear of the unit. NEVER open the
battery compartment except to
change the battery pack when
required.

2. Remove battery compartment cover.
Set aside battery compartment cover
with the screw.

3. Carefully detach the two (2) electrical
connectors from the battery pack by
pulling straight out from the battery
pack.

4. Lift out the battery pack and set
aside.

5. Insert the new battery pack and re­connect the terminals by pushing lead
wires onto battery tabs.

6. Tuck the wiring inside the battery
compartment so that the wiring does
not interfere with the battery
compartment cover when it is
replaced.

7. Re-install the battery compartment
cover by sliding it over the battery
towards the front of the unit, making
sure that the front snap engages the
body of the unit.

8. Replace the battery compartment
cover screw.

CAUTION: NEVER use the unit without

the battery compartment cover in place.

Note:

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

CAUTION

• Use only with the battery pack

supplied with the unit.

• Do not attempt to remove the battery

pack from the unit to charge it.

• Never attempt to throw the battery

pack or unit into a fire or incinerate it.

• Do not attempt to remove or damage

the battery casing.

• Battery must be recycled or disposed

of properly at the end of it's service
life.

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