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UV420
Owner’s Guide
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This manual covers model numbers: UV420 26 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Voltage: 120V. Watts: 1200W Amps: 10A Hertz: 60Hz TOLL FREE: 1-800-798-7398 UV420_26_IB_E_120810_3.indd 2 12-08-10 9:35 AM
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Contents Important Safety Instructions 2 Thank you for purchasing Getting Started 4 ® the Shark Using the Vacuum 6 ™ Navigator Cleaning with the Vacuum Accessories 7 Professional. Emptying the Dust Cup Assembly 8 Proper Care of Your Vacuum 9 Troubleshooting 10 Checking for Blockages 11 Maintenance 12 Warranty and Registration 13 www.sharkclean.com 1 UV420_26_IB_E_120810_3.indd 1 12-08-10 9:35 AM
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For Household Use Only WARNING: ® WHEN USING YOUR SHARK TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC ™ NAVIGATOR PROFESSIONAL VACUUM, SHOCK OR INJURY: BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE GENERAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY: FOLLOWING: 1. U nplug from electrical outlet when not in use and before servicing. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ® ™ USING YOUR SHARK NAVIGATOR 2. DO NOT use vacuum with a damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as i
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DUST CUP/FILTERS/ACCESSORIES: HOSE ATTACHMENTS: 1. DO NOT use if air flow is restricted; if the air Before turning on the vacuum: paths, the hose, or the accessories become 1. M ake sure that all filters are thoroughly dry blocked, turn the vacuum cleaner off. Remove after routine cleaning. all obstructions before you turn on the 2. M ake sure that dust cup and all filters are in unit again. place after routine maintenance. 2. Keep the end of the hose and accessory 3. M ake sure accessor
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Getting Started 8 D C 4 A 5 7 E F B 2 G H 3 I ® ™ Your Shark Navigator 5 S ecure the handle assembly in Professional is easy to place with included nut/bolt assemble: (shipped attached to handle WHAT’S IN THE BOX YOU JUST assembly). OPENED: 1 Lay your vacuum body on a level surface. 6 P lace the vacuum in the upright A Vacuum Body position. B Floor Power Nozzle 2 Slide the electrical connection from the power nozzle into the 7 I nsert the Cleaning Wand with C Handle Assembly main body
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9 10 c a d b 9 Attach the Super Stretch Hose: 10 To store the vacuum: 11 To carry the vacuum: a) Snap hose into swivel W hen storing your vacuum, With the unit in the standing connector wind the cord around the two position, lift by the Dust Cup cord holders and secure with Assembly Handle (carry handle). b) Route under anti-tip hook cord clip: to prevent vacuum from CAUTION: When lifting or tipping • Q u i c k C o r d r e l e a s e a t t h e carrying, DO NOT press Dust top of
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Using the Vacuum IMPORTANT: To protect your Release suction for carpets, the brushroll will only easier push and pull 4 turn on when you have pulled on high pile carpets the handle back towards you and and area rugs. released the Floor Power Nozzle. 3 Power Switch Settings OFF Suction Release 6 Bare Floors / Tools Carpets 2 ® ™ Your Shark Navigator 5 Press the On/Off switch to the“ I" IMPOR T ANT : Professional Vacuum can be used to position to vacuum bare floors or Your Brushr
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Cleaning with the Vacuum Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 2 Using the Cleaning Wand: Stand the v acuum into upright 5 position. Remove the Cleaning Wand with handle (with hose attached) from the unit. 6 Push the selected tool into the end of the Cleaning Wand. Vacuum Accessories Before cleaning with your For a longer reach, add the extra accessories: Cleaning Wand (7) and then Your vacuum comes with a Super attach the various accessories. Stand vacuum into upright position. Stretch
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Maintenance CAUTION: For best results empty the Dust Cup Unplug the vacuum; Assembly after each use, as needed failure to do so might during prolonged usage or when it result in electric reaches the MAX fill line. shock. DO NOT OVERFILL. Turn vacuum off before emptying. 2 1 3 To empty the Dust Cup: 3 Option B: For Allergy Sufferers: Note: Some dust and debris Wrap a trash bag around the may remain in the top of your 1 Grip carry handle and press Dust Cup leaving space at the dust
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COMPONENT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 Dust Cup Empty each time you vacuum. Pre-Motor Foam Filter Rinse and air dry every month under normal use. 2 Pre-Motor Felt Filter Rinse and air dry every month under normal use. 3 4 Post-Motor HEPA Filter Clean once a year under normal use. DO NOT operate the vacuum without ALL the filters in place. IMPORTANT: Loss of Suction may occurif foam filter is not cleaned DO NOT operate the vacuum with WET filters. every month. Rinse and allow to air dry comple
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Troubleshooting WARNING: to reduce the risk of electric shock, the power cord must be disconnected before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks. PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS Check filters to see if they need cleaning. Follow instructions for rinsing and drying the filters before re-inserting back into the vacuum. (See “Maintenance” sections for instructions.) Vacuum is not Dust cup may be full; empty dust cup. picking up dirt. Check hose and hose connections for blockages; c
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Checking for Blockages 2 1 4 3 Unplug the vacuum before checking for 1 Dust Cup Air Duct: 3 Floor Power Nozzle Hose blockages. Connector: Stand v acuum into upright position. Lay vacuum flat. Reassemble all parts securely before Remove Dust Cup Assembly and Remove Nozzle Hose and check operating vacuum. empty Dust Cup if necessary. for clogs. Disconnect the Super Stretch Push the Hose Connector back Hose. onto the Floor Power Nozzle. Blockages may cause your vacuum Check Ai
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Maintenance A 1 Cleaning the Pet Hair Power Brush - Rotating Slide locking latch (A) forward. Brush Gently tilt brush housing upw ard to open. IMPOR TANT: DO NOT force; it will not open all the way. Remove debris from turbine wheel and air passage. CLEANING THE MOTORIZED Resetting the Motor Thermostat FLOOR BRUSH ® Your Shark Navigator™ When your motorized floor brush Professional Vacuum is equipped with a protective Motor Thermostat. needs cleaning or locks onto an object, it aut
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Euro-Pro Five-Year (5) Limited Warranty EURO-PRO Operating LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years 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:
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Euro-Pro Operating LLC USA: Newton, MA 02459 C A N : 4 4 0 0 B o i s F r a n c , S t - L a u r e n t , Q C H 4 S 1 A 7 English: 1-800-798-7398 www.sharkclean.com Copyright © Euro-Pro Operating LLC 2012 Printed in China Illustrations may differ from actual product. UV420.E.120810.3 UV420_26_IB_E_120810_3.indd 14 12-08-10 9:35 AM
