Shark V2950A User Manual

OWNER’S GUIDE

V2950A

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR
SHARK® CORDLESS FLOOR AND CARPET SWEEPER.

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

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

1 Read all label, operational and marking instructions

before using the appliance.

2 Use ONLY as described in this manual. Use only

manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

3 To reduce the risk of injury, 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 sweeper 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 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
YLS0041-T110025 supplied with this cordless
floor and carpet sweeper.

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.

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 sweeper

without the dust cup in place.

20 Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

21 Store the cordless floor and carpet sweeper

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 metal

hydride 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 sweeper must

be disconnected from the power supply when
removing the battery.

25 To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not put

the charger and sweeper body in water or other
liquid. Do not place or store the appliance where it
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

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TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR

NI-MH BATTERIES:

1 Charge for 7 hours before initial use. Failure

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

2 Always remove the charging adapter fom the unit

after the charging period has completed.

3 Do not store the unit with the charging adapter

attached and plugged in.

4 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.

5 DO NOT store in areas of high temperature or

humidit y.

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

fully discharged and then recharged to maximize
battery power.

7 Ni-MH 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 On/Off switch must be in the “Off”

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

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit

not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a par ticular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV

technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any inter ference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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QU ICK START

IMPORTANT: Before you can start using your new
cordless floor and carpet sweeper, you’ll need to
charge it for 7 hours.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Thank you
for purchasing
the Shark
Cordless
Floor and
Carpet
Sweeper

Fig. 1

ASSEMBLE

1 Assemble the upper and lower

handle into the elbow joint to
form the Shark® Backsaver™
folding handle. Then insert it
into the base of your cordless
floor and carpet sweeper.
(fig. 1)

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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

On/Off button and push your
cordless floor and carpet
sweeper 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.

®

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)

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

EMPTY

6 When you’re finished cleaning,

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

Fig. 6

7 Over a trash can, empty the

dust cup by pressing the
bottom-empty button on the
lower portion of the handle.
When it’s empty, gently snap
the No-Touch dust cup back into
place. (fig. 6)

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ASSE M B LY

A

B

E

F

D

G

H

I

COMPONENTS:

A Floor and Carpet Sweeper Base

B Speed Control Button

C On/Off Button

D Upper Pole with Handle

E Backsaver™ Release Button

F Shark® Backsaver™ Joint

G Lower Pole

H Dust Cup Empty Lever

I Charging Adapter

C

Fig. 1

ASSEMBLY OF YOUR FLOOR
AND CARPET SWEEPER:

1 Slide the upper pole (the tube

with the handle) into the end
of the Shark® Backsaver™ joint
that has a small notch in it (a).
Then slide the lower pole into
the other end of the joint (b).
Push it in until it clicks into
place. (fig. 1)

a

b

Fig. 2

2 Insert the Shark® Backsaver™

folding handle you just
assembled into the base. You
should hear the locking tab click
into place. (fig. 2)

IM PORTA NT: You must charge

the batteries for 7 hours before
using the floor and carpet
sweeper for the first time.
See page 8 for instructions on
charging your unit.

Model Number: V2950A 32

Voltage: 7.2 V

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USING YOUR CORDLESS FLOOR AND CARPET SWEEPER

Fig. 3

Fig. 5

FLOOR

CARPET

Fig. 4

Fig. 6

If the brush roll stops
moving, it’s probably due
to the anti-jam feature.
This feature protects the
motor from becoming
overheated. If the brush
becomes overloaded, it
will stop turning and both
speed indicator lights will
stay on. Turn off your unit by
pressing the On/Off button
once. Then remove the brush
roll cover from the floor and
carpet sweeper base and
remove any hair or fiber
that may be on the brush
roll. Wait for 10 seconds
to let your unit cool down.
Now press the On/Off button
again and you’re ready to
resume cleaning!

See page 9 for further
instructions on removing or
cleaning the brush roll.

1 Press the On/Off button to start

the floor and carpet sweeper.
The lights on the base will
illuminate. When finished
cleaning, press the On/Off
button again to turn the unit off.
(fig. 3)

2 You can adjust the speed of

the brush roll to suit the floors
that you are cleaning. Press the
button on the right (opposite
the On/Off button) to switch
between 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. (fig. 4)

3 To clean under furniture, use

the Shark® Backsaver™ folding
handle. Press the handle
release but ton and apply a bit
of pressure to bend the handle
forward. (fig. 5) The Shark®
Backsaver™ joint will release
from the locked position to
reach messes under furniture.
(fig. 6)

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CHARGING YOUR CORDLESS FLOOR AND CARPET SWEEPER

OFF

Fig. 7

1 Always make sure that the unit

is turned off. (fig. 7)

2 Insert the charger plug into the

hole on the back of the floor
and carpet sweeper base.
(fig. 8) Plug the charger into a
wall outlet. The light next to the
On/Off button will illuminate
when the unit is charging. If
the unit is plugged in and the
light is not illuminated, press
the On/Off button once. The
light should now be illuminated
indicating that the unit is
charging. (fig. 9)

EMPTYING THE DUST CUP

Fig. 8

3 Let the battery recharge for 7

hours. Your cordless floor and
carpet sweeper is powered by
Ni-MH batteries that need this
time to build up their charge.

4 Always remove the charging

adapter from the unit after the
charging period has completed.
Storing the unit with the adapter
attached and plugged in will
reduce battery life.

Fig. 9

IM PORTA NT: Although many

adapters look similar, it’s
important to use only the
adapter that came with your
floor and carpet sweeper

(XA2950).

Fig. 10

1 Press the dust cup release

pedal on the floor and carpet
sweeper base to remove the
No-Touch dust cup. (fig. 10)

2 Hold the dust cup over a trash

can and push the bottom-empty
button located on the lower
portion of the handle. The
trap door will spring open and
release the debris into the trash
can. (fig. 11)

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Fig. 12

3 To re-insert the dust cup,

position it over the floor and
carpet sweeper base and press
down gently until it snaps into
place. (fig. 12)

For easy insertion into the

base, tip the dust cup slightly
forward.

MAINTENANCE

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Fig. 13

Fig. 14

1 Once a month, wipe down your

unit with a dry cloth, including
the area under the dust cup.
Wipe away any hair, fiber or
other dirt that may have built
up in the chamber and on the
rotating brush. Do not use any
harsh sweeper or chemicals.

2 Do not immerse your floor and

carpet sweeper in water or use
it to pick up liquids or clean wet
floors. (Fig. 13)

3 Do not use it on concrete, tar or

other rough surfaces.

4 Do not use it to pick up pieces

of string or fabrics. (fig. 14) Do
not use the floor and carpet
sweeper to clean tasseled or
frayed carpets.

CLEANING THE ROTATING BRUSH

1 Press the dust cup release

lever with your foot and remove
it from the floor and carpet
sweeper base. (fig. 10)

2 Turn the unit upside down. Be

careful not to accidently turn
the unit on!

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

Fig. 17

3 Remove all hair, strings or fibers

wrapped around the brush
bar. Using a pair of scissors,
carefully cut along the raised
guide to remove anything
wound around the brush bar.
Avoid damaging or cutting the
bristles. (fig. 15 )

4 Use a coin to unlock and

remove the trap door. (Fig. 16)

5 Carefully lift and remove the

brushbar from the belt.
(Fi g. 17 ) To reinsert the
brushbar, slide the brushbar
into the bushing and then place
the belt over the ridges of the
brushbar cap. Replace the trap
door and lock in place.

REMOVING AND REPLACING THE
BATTERY

1 Press the dust cup release

lever with your foot and remove
it from the floor and carpet
sweeper base.
(fig. 10 on page 8)

Fig. 18

Fig. 19

2 Turn the unit upside down. Be

careful not to accidently turn
the unit on!

3 Push in the locking tab and lift

off the battery compartment
cover. (fig. 18)

4 Carefully lift out the battery

pack and disconnect the wire
terminals by pressing on the
latch and pulling apart the wire
terminal connectors. Remove
the battery pack. (fig. 19)

5 Connect the wire terminal from

the unit to the wire terminal
connector of the new battery
pack and replace the battery
pack into your unit.

6 Follow the instructions on page

8 to charge your new battery
pack. Please call customer

service at 1-800-798-7398

if you have any problems
removing the battery pack.

Ni-MH BATTERY
MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE & REPLACEMENT PARTS

PROBLEM

The cordless floor and carpet
sweeper will not operate

The cordless floor and carpet
sweeper will not pick up

Dust is escaping from the
cordless floor and carpet
sweeper

Rotating brush will not pick
up

The cordless floor and carpet
sweeper will not charge

POSSIBLE REASONS AND SUGGESTED SOLUTION

Batteries need to be recharged.

Batteries are dead and need to be replaced.

There is no power in the electrical outlet being used. Try to charge using a
different outlet.

Ensure the wire terminal connectors on the battery pack are securely at tached.

Clear any obstruction from the rotating brush.

If your unit still doesn’t work, call Customer Service at 1-800-798-7398.

Empty the dust container.

Recharge the battery

Empty the dust container.

Check for and remove any excessive material on the brush roll or in the
bottom of the unit.

Empty the dust container.

Press the power button once to turn the unit “OFF”.

There is no power in the electrical outlet being used. Try to charge using a
different outlet.

Ensure the wire terminal connectors on the battery pack are securely
attached.

Charging adapter may not be working. Call Customer Service at

1-800-798-7398.

Batteries are dead and need to be replaced

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

REPLACEMENT PARTS

A XB2950 Battery Pack

B XA2950 AC Adapter

C 1137FK-2950A Brush Bar Replacement Kit

To order any of the above replacement parts, go to www.sharkclean.com or call 1-800-79 8-7 39 8.

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WARRANTY & PRODUCT REGISTRATION

EURO-PRO ONE-YEAR (1) LIMITED WARRANTY

EURO-PRO Operating LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period

of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, when utilized for normal household use, subject to the
following conditions, exclusions and exceptions.

If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within the warranty
period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid to:

• U.S.: EURO-PRO Operating LLC
For customer service support call 1-800-798-7398

or visit www.sharkclean.com

• Canada: EURO-PRO Operating LLC

4400 Bois Franc, St. Laurent, Québec H4S 1A7

If the appliance is found to be defective in material or workmanship, EURO-PRO Operating LLC will repair or

replace it free of charge. Proof of purchase date and $19.95 to cover the cost of return shipping and handling must

be included.*

Non-durable parts including, without limitation, 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 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 contained herein are subject to change without notice.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please visit www.sharkclean.com or call 1-8 00 -79 8-7 398 to register your new Shark® product within ten (10)
days of purchase. You will be asked to provide the store name, date of purchase and model number along with your
name and address.

The registration will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. By registering
you acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying
instructions.

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CANADA: Ville St-Lau rent, QC H4S 1A7

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Illust rations may di ffer with ac tual product.

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