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Vacuum Cleaner
Operating Instructions
For the 4000 Preferred Series
Before operating the unit, please read these instructions completely.
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i ndex Important safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Parts identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Assembly and operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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i P m ortant Safety i nStructionS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Whenu sing any e lectrical appliance, basic p recautions should always b e followed, including t he f ollowing: WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: 1. Use vacuum only as described in this manual. 2. Do not leave vacuum unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use. 3. Turn of
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g rounding inStructionS MODEL 300C ONLY This vacuum cleaner must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
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PartS i dentification On/Off switch (Models 200, Handle grip 300, 300C) Cord clip Hose storage hook Power cord (Models 100, 300, 300C) Stretch hose Cord storage hooks Carrying handle On/Off switch Telescopic (Model 100) wand Dust cover Suction control dial Crevice tool Upholstery/ dusting tool Headlight Thermal fuse reset button Furniture Self-adjusting guard Foot pedal release nozzle r ePlacement PartS ® ® Genuine Riccar EcoPure Vacuum Filter Bags Part #A350-0
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a SSembly and o Peration ATTACHING THE HANDLE The vacuum cleaner and the handle are packed separately. 1. After first removing the handle screw [Fig. 1], position the handle behind the vacuum cleaner and level with the top of the unit. Hold the power cord down and away from the vacuum while the handle is being attached [Fig. 2]. Make sure that the switch on the handle is positioned toward the front of the vacuum cleaner.
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a SSembly and o Peration HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS The handle can be set to one of three positions: Upright, Middle or Low. To release the handle, step on the pedal at the left rear cor- ner of the vacuum cleaner [Fig. 7]. 1. Upright Position: Handle locks in this position for vacuum cleaner storage [Fig. 7]. The handle should always be in the Fig. 7 upright position when cleaning tools are used. 2. Middle Position: This posi
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a SSembly and o Peration REPLACING SECONDARY FILTER The secondary filter protects the motor from dust and dirt. Before installing a new filter bag, check the filter. Accumulated dirt in the dust compartment will be collected on this filter and may restrict motor performance when the filter becomes dirty. 1. Remove filter bag to access the secondary filter. 2. Remove secondary filter from bottom of dust compartment [Fig. 12].
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a SSembly and o Peration REMOVING AND REINSTALLING BOTTOM PLATE CAUTION: Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before removing bottom plate. 1. Depress handle release pedal and move vacuum cleaner to low position. Fig. 15 2. Turn vacuum cleaner over, exposing the underside [Fig. 15]. 3. Slide locking latch to the right [Fig. 16]. 4. Press tabs inward on each side [Fig. 17] and pull bottom plate off. 5.
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a SSembly and o Peration REPLACING AGITATOR BELT CAUTION: Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before replacing belt. 1. Remove bottom plate (See “Removing and Reinstalling Bottom Plate”). Remove vented support fitting [Fig. 20] and Fig. 20 Fig. 21 belt guard [Fig. 21]. 2. Take out the agitator assembly and remove worn or broken belt from agitator pulley and motor drive shaft [Fig. 22]. 3. Loop new belt aroun
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f ull b ag i ndicator l ight MODELS 300 and 300C The warning light is located on top of the dust compartment (see Fig. 26). The light will trigger if the filter bag is full or if there is a clog in the vacuum cleaner. If the light indica- tor turns on, check the filter bag. If it is not full, check the vacuum cleaner for clogs by inspecting the agitator area (see “How to Remove the Bottom Plate”), hose, and/or attachment i
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o Ptional c leaning t oolS All Riccar upright vacuum cleaners offer an attachment port that enables you to insert optional cleaning tools (available through your Riccar dealer). Should you have carpeted stairs, for example, it is highly recommended to use one of the two kits pictured, since each offers either a 12- or 15- foot hose for safe stair cleaning. These kits are effective overall cleaning tools to address some of the h
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4000 Preferred SerieS f eatureS Standard • AUTOMATIC CARPET HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ® Y our Riccar upright vacuum cleaner is designed with an Automatic Self-Adjusting Rug Nozzle. No manual adjustments are required. The height of the rug nozzle is instantly and automatically adjusted to carpet pile height. This self-adjusting feature allows the rug nozzle to float evenly over all carpet pile surfaces. • EDGE CLEANING The edge cleaning feature pr
