Shark V1950 N Owner's Manual

OWNER’S GUIDE

V1950 N

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TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR

NI-CD BATTERIES:

1 Charge for 24 hours before initial use. Failure

to do so will reduce the product’s battery life
significantly.

2 After first use, discharge the unit fully and then

recharge for 16 hours.

3 Always remove the charging adapter from the unit

after the charging period has completed.

4 Do not store the unit with the charging adapter

attached and plugged in.

5 For maximum battery life, only recharge the unit

when the batteries are close to fully discharged. It
is best to fully discharge the batteries at least once
a month.

6 DO NOT store in areas of high temperature or

humidity.

7 After 3 months of non-use, the product should be

fully discharged and then recharged to maximize
battery power.

8 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.

9 Ni-Cd batteries have a long useful life but at some

time they will need to be replaced.
To purchase replacement batteries, visit
www.sharkclean.com.

NOTE: The power button must be in the “Off”

position in order to charge the unit. If the charging
indicator does not light, press the power button
once.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR
SHARK

®

CORDLESS FLOOR AND CARPET CLEA NER.

WHEN USING YOUR SHARK CORDLESS FLOOR AND
CARPET CLEANER, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE OBSERVED, INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING:

1 Read and follow all label, operational and marking

instructions.

2 Use ONLY as described in this manual. Use only

manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

3 DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is

necessary when used by or near children.

4 DO NOT use for any purpose other than described

in this user’s guide.

5 DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. Do not

use the cordless floor and carpet cleaner 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 or base by the cord or yank to disconnect
from an outlet; instead grasp the charger and pull
to disconnect.

7 Keep the charger cord away from heated surfaces.

8 DO NOT use the charger with an extension cord.

Plug the charger directly into an electrical outlet.
Use charger only in a standard (120V., 60Hz.)
electrical outlet.

9 DO NOT attempt to use the charger with any other

product or attempt to charge this product with
another charger. Use only the charger model

KA12D090015023U supplied with this cordless
floor and carpet cleaner.

10 DO NOT charge this unit outdoors.

11 DO NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

12 DO NOT handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

13 Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.

Thank you
for purchasing
the Shark

®

Cordless
Floor and
Carpet
Cleaner

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

14 DO NOT put any object into openings. Do not use

with brush roll blocked; keep free of fiber, lint, hair
and anything that may prevent the brush roll from
working.

15 Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of

body away from openings and moving parts.

16 DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or

smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

17 DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible

liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they
may be present.

18 DO NOT attempt to change accessories while the

unit is running.

19 DO NOT use the cordless floor and carpet cleaner

without the dust container in place.

20 Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

21 Store the cordless floor and carpet cleaner indoors.

Store after use to prevent accidents.

22 Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme

conditions. If the liquid, which is 20-35% 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.

23 This product includes rechargeable nickel cadmium

batteries. Batteries must be recycled or disposed
of properly. Do not incinerate the batteries or
expose to high temperatures as they may explode.

24 The cordless floor and carpet cleaner must

be disconnected from the power supply when
removing the battery.

CONTENTS

Quick Start 4

Assembly 6

Charging Your Cordless Floor & Carpet Cleaner 7

Using Your Cordless Floor & Carpet Cleaner 7

Emptying the Dust Container 8

Storing Your Cordless Floor & Carpet Cleaner 8

Maintenance 9

Troubleshooting Guide 10

Ordering Replacement Parts 10

Warranty and Registration 11

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12

HOURS

18

ASSEMBLE

1 Assemble the upper and lower

poles into the elbow joint to
form the Shark® Backsaver™
folding handle. Then insert it
into the top of the unit. (Fig. 1)

5 The Shark® Backsaver™ folding

handle makes cleaning under
furniture a breeze. Just press
the button on the handle with
your thumb to engage the
Shark® Backsaver™ function.
(Fig. 4)

EMPTY

6 When you’re finished cleaning,

empty the No-Touch dust
container. Simply press the
dust container release pedal
and lift out the dust container.
(Fig. 5)

NOTE: Be careful not to

accidentally turn the unit on.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Fig. 4

QUICK START

CLEAN

2 Pull back on the handle and

press lightly on the body of the
unit with your foot to engage the
steering. (Fig. 2)

3 Using your foot, press the

power button and push the unit
forward over the surface you
wish to clean. (Fig. 3)

4 Press the speed button on the

right with your foot to change
the speeds. One light indicates
the speed optimized to clean
bare floors and two lights
indicate the speed optimized to
clean carpets and larger debris
on bare floors.

7 Over a trash can, empty the

dust container by pushing the
dust container empty button on
the lower portion of the handle.
(Fig. 6) When it’s empty,
gently snap the No-Touch dust
container back into place.

24

IMPORTANT: Before you can start using your new
cordless floor and carpet cleaner, charge it for 24
hours.

NOTE: The charging adapter will be shipped inside the
packaging.

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