Sharp Ec-12twt4 Owner's Manual

SHARP

OPERATION MANUAL

I CONTENTS PAGE I

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...2

• PARTS IDENTIFICATION ...................... 4

• SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 4

• OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS., ............. 5

• MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .......... 8

• REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS ..... 10

• BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ..... 14

• DESCRIPTION OF ACCESSORIES ...15

• LIMITED WARRANTY .......................... 16

VACUUM CLEANER

Model

EC-14TWT6 EC-14TAT6

EC-12TWT6 EC-12TWT4

EC-12TWT2 EC-12TXT2 EC-12SXT4B

Thank you very much for buying SHARP Before using your SHARP vacuum cleaner, please read this operation manual carefully to obtain the best use from your vacuum cleaner.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should always be followed including the following:

Read all instructions carefully before using this vacuum cleaner.

WAR NING/Toreduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

1 Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces°

2 Do not leave unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use

and before user-servicing.

3 Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children.

Do not allow to be used as a toy.

Use only for intended use as described in this manual.

Use only the manufacturer's recommended attachments and paper bag.

Never operate this vacuum cleaner if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not

working properly, if it has been dropped, damaged, exposed to weather or dropped into water.

Return the vacuum cleaner to a Sharp Authorized Service Dealer or Station in

the United States for examination and repair. Do not pull or carry this vacuum cleaner by the power cord. Do not use the

power cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

Do not run this vacuum cleaner over the cord.

7 Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the cord. To disconnect from an

outlet, grasp the plug, not the cord.

Never operate this vacuum cleaner with any air opening blocked. Keep the air

openings free of dust, lint, hair and any other similar material. When the secondary filter becomes dirty, rinse in warm water. Filters should be completely dry before reusing.

9Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

1 0 Keep hair, face, fingers and loose clothing away from any openings, such as

--the agitator and all moving parts.

11Do not pick up lit cigarettes, hot ashes, matches or similar materials, razor

blades, needles, pins or other sharp objects.

12Never operate this vacuum cleaner without a paper bag and filters in place.

13Before removing the plug from the outlet, turn all controls to the "OFF" position.

1 4 Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.

15Never handle plug, cord or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

1 6 Do not touch the, agitator while it is rotating.

17Do not use in presence of flammable or combustible liquids or fumes.

18 Do not place heavy objects on the vacuum cleaner.

19Do not step, on the hose or pull the hose forcibly'.

2{) Do not pick up large objects such as waste paper or cloth which may clog

the hose.

21 Do not expose this vacuum cleaner to high temperatures while operating

or during storage.

_)2 Store this vacuum cleaner in a dry place.

23use the carrying handle at the back of the body to carry this vacuum

cleaner.

24 Before servicing this vacuum cleaner, allow all metal parts to cool first.

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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug "_

I(one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the IPlug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified

1_electrician to install the,,proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

( FRONT ")

Power Cord __

L. REAR

Panel __ /1_ Power Control--_

(EC-14TWT6/ "_7--

14TAT6/12TWT6 /Y_ only) _

Dust indicator--/ J_

(EC-14"rw'r6/ i',/'_

14TAT6/12TWT6 _"

only) j

Clamp Knob ..

Headlight

(Except

EC-12TXT2/ 12SXT4B

Bumper RUG/FLOOR Selector

(EC-14TWT6/14TAT6 only)

ON/OFF Switch

Cord Storage

Hooks

Handle Screw Carrying Handle

Extension Wand

and Crevice Tool

Packed in the box;

assemble by placing crevice tool inside

wand as shown. Clip wand into place.

C-q-'--'-_'_:::zZ3

Suction Hose

Upholstery Tool with Detachable Brush

Foot Pedal Release

SPECIFICATIONS /

DUST

iNDICATOR

I NO

EC-14TWT6

EC-14TAT6 EC-12TWT6 EC-12TWT4

EC-12TWT2

EC-12TXT2

_EC-12SXT4B

INPUT (AMP)

12.0

10.0

9.0

8.5

POWER

CONTROL

YES YES YES

NO NO

HEADLIGHT

YES YES

YES YES YES

NO NO j

WARNING:

Operate vacuum cleaner only at the voltage specified on nameplate.

YES YES YES

NO NO

CORD LENGTH

(Ft.)

3O 30

21 18

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO ATTACH THE HANDLE TO VACUUM CLEANER

First remove the handle screw.

Then insert the base of the handle into the top of the body' of the vacuum cleaner

as shown. (Fig. 1)

Handle

Fig.1

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HOW TO WIND POWER CORD

Insert the power cord

in the clip located on

the upper cord storage

hook as shown. (Ficj.3)

Clip

Line up the small hole on the handle

with the small hole on the rear of the vacuum cleaner and insert the screw.

(Fig. 2), Be sure the screw is tightened securely.

Handle screw Fig.2

2 Wrap excess cord

around the cord stor- age hooks to prevent

dragging and any inter- ference with cleaning.

(Fig. 4)

side

Fig.3

HOW TO RELEASE POWER CORD

Rotate the upper cord storage hook downward for quick cord release. (Fig.5)

Upper cord

storage hook

Fig.5

Upper cord

storage hook

Fig.4

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