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Model U10
Upright Vacuum Cleaner
This vacuum cleaner is a high quality, precision made product. All parts used in the manufacturing of this vacuum cleaner have passed rigid quality control standards prior to assembly and an ”each unit” fi nal inspection prior to packaging is your assurance of proper assembly. This vacuum cleaner was protectively packed to prevent possible damage in transit. Should damage occur, please notify the transporting carrier immediately for loss and/or claim.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Using the attachments extends the cleaning power to your furniture, drapery, walls and window blinds.
Properly operated and maintained, your
Pullman-Holt vacuum cleaner will provide high performance fl oor and carpet cleaning for years to come.
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires, damaged insulation and defective fi tting.
Nameplate
Minimum Wire Size (AWG) of Extension Cord
Total Extension Cord Length (Feet)
Rating-Amps 25 50 75 100 125 150 175
0-10.0
18 18 16 16 14 14 12
10.1-13.0
13.1-15.0
16
12
16
12
14
12
14
12
14
12
12
12
12
12
200
12
12
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EXTENSION CORDS:
NOTE: Warranty claims will be honored ONLY
Machines that have 3 wire cords requiring if handled by an authorized Pullman-Holt grounding must only be used with extension
Service Center unless other prior arrangements cords that have 3-prong grounding type plugs have been made with the Pullman-Holt Service and 3-pole receptacles.
Department.
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CAUTION
Never lubricate the vacuum cleaner motor.
The motor bearings are permanently sealed.
This vacuum is intended for indoor use only.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANTES MESURES
DE SÉCURITÉ
L’utilisation d’un appareil électrique demande certaines précautions: When using an electrical appliance, basic precaution should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER
LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT
DE FAIRE FONCTIONNER CET APPAREIL
AVERTISSEMENT:
Pour réduire les risques d’incendie, de choc
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
2. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, contact Customer Service.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliances over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air fl ow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fi ngers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
12. Do not use without dustbag and/or fi lters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to pick up fl ammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
16. This vacuum is for commercial use only.
17. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions.
életrique ou de blessure:
1. Ne pas laisser l’appareil sans surveillance lorsqu’il est branché.
De brancher lorsque l’appariel n’est pas utilisé et avant l’entretien.
2. Ne brancher qu’à une prise de courant avec mise à la terre. Voir les instructions visant la miseà la terre.
3. Ne pas permettre aux enfants de jouer avec l’appareil. Une attention particuliére est nécessaire lorsque l’appareil est utilisé par des enfantsnou à proximité de ces derniers.
4. N’utiliser que conformément à cette notice avec les accessoires recommandês par le fabricant.
5. Ne pas utiliser si le cordon ou la fiche est endommagé. Retourner l’appareil à un atelier de réparation s’il ne fonctionne pas bien, s’il est tombé ou s’il a été endommagé, oublié á l’extérieur ou immergé.
6. Ne pas tirer soulever ou trainer l’appareil par le cordon. Ne pas utiliser le cordon comeune poignée, le coincer dans l’embrasure d’une porte ou l’appuyer contre des arêtes vives ou des coins. Ne pas faire rouler l’appareil sur le cordon. Garder le cordon á l’écart des surfaces chaudes.
7. Ne pas débrancher en tirant sur le cordon. Tirer plutot fiche.
8. Ne pas toucher la fiche ou l’appareil lorsque vos mains sont humides.
9. N’insérer aucun object dans les ouvertures. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil lorsqu’une ouverture est bloquée. S’assurer que de la poussiére, de la peluche, des cheveux ou d’autres matiéres ne réduisent pas le débit d’air.
10. Maintenir les cheveux, les vétements amples, les doigts et toutes les parties du corps a l’écart des ouvertures et des piéces mobiles.
11. Ne pas aspirer de matiéres en combustion ou qui dégagent de la fumée, comme des cigartettes, des allumettes ou des cendres chaudes.
12. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil si le sac á poussiére ou le filtre n’est pas en place.
13. Mettre toutes les commandes á la position ARRET avant de
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débrancher l’appareil.
14. User de prudence lors du nettoyage des escaliers.
15. Ne pas aspirer des liquides inflammables ou combustibles, comme de l’essence, et ne pas faire fonctionner dans des endroits ou www.johnson-wholesale.com
17. Appareils mis á la terre: “Ne brancher au’á une prise de courant avec mise á la terre. Vois less instructions visant la mise á la terre.
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
INSTRUCTIONS VISANT
LA MISE Á LA TERRE
Cet appareil doit étre mis à la terre. En cas de défaillance ou de panne
éventuelles, la mise à la terre fournit au courant un chemin de moindre résistance qui réduit le risque de choc électrique. Cet appareil est pourvu d’un cordon muni d’un conducteur de terre et d’une fi che avec broche de terre. La fi che doit être branchée dans une prise appropriée correctment installée et mise à la terre conformement aux réglements et ordonnances municipaux.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualifi ed electrician or service person if you are in doubt as as to weather the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fi t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualifi ed electrician.
AVERTISSEMENT
Un conducteur de terre mal raccordé peut entrainer un risque de choc électrique. Consulter un électricien ou n technicien d’entretien qualifi é si vous n’êtes pas certain que la prise est correctement mise
à la terre. Ne pas modifi er la fi che fournie avec l’appareil - si elle ne peut être insérée dans la prise, faire installer une prise adéquate par un électricien qualifi é.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 - Volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A below. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded receptacle is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet
(sketch A) can be installed by a qualifi ed electrician. The green colored ear, lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.
Cet appareil est destiné à un circuit de 120 V et est muni d’une fi che de mise à la terre semblable à celle illustrée par le croquis A de la fi gure.
Sassurer que l’appareil est branché à une prise de courant ayant la mê confi guration que la fi che. Aucun adaptateur ne devrait être utilisé avec cet appareil.
Las mise à la terre selon les croquis B et C n’est pas permise au Canada.
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ABOUT THE VACUUM CLEANER
Operation Guidance:
Figure A
Press the button on hose cuff and take off connecter.
Figure B
Press button on the dust cover.
Figure C
Insert the dust bag into the bag housing.
Make sure it is inserted correctly.
CAUTION: This model is equipped with a safety switch that won’t allow the machine to work without a dust bag.
Figure D
Remove the power cord and plug the machine in to the outlet. Pull down on the handle and turn on the machine at the power switch.
This machine has a 3-position switch. Press the switch backwards and the vacuum will start to operate. Press the switch forward to turn on the vacuum and brush roll at the same time. When the switch is in the middle position the machine is OFF.
CAUTION: When the switch is in the forward position, and the machine is left in the upright position, a safety switch will automatically cut the
When replacing the fi lter bag, open the dust cover and remove the bag. Replace the bag with an original factory supplied fi lter bag and close the cover. You may then continue cleaning.
CAUTION:
1. Make sure the machine is completely turned off before opening the cover.
2. Properly dispose of the dust bag.
machine off.
Remove the hose from the main unit. Turn on the switch and the hose can be used separate from the machine. Use the attachments included for various needs. The combination
Nozzle can be used for cleaning crevices, corners, baseboards, etc. The Dust Brush can be used for furniture or other surfaces.
Maintenance:
Remove the fi lter from the bottom of the dust cover and rinse out with water for cleaning. Allow fi lter to completely dry and then place back in teh machine.
CAUTION: use or more if needed.
2. Do not operate with the dust bag removed.
3. Check to make sure the dust bag has been
Storage: installed correctly and that there is no damage
Turn the machine OFF by moving the switch to to bag prior to use.
the middle position and remove the plug from the
4. Make sure the machine is completely turned outlet. Return the machine to the upright position off prior to removing the dust bag to ensure no and roll the cord around the cord hooks. Replace debris falls into the motor.
the nozzle and the brush on the handle.
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Dust Empty:
To replace the belt and/or clean the brush roll, remove the screw with a screwdriver and turn knob to remove the bottom plate and take out the brush roll and belt for cleaning and maintenance.
CAUTION:
1. The belt should be replaced if it is binding or is
If the dust full indicator light is on, replace old bag not working properly.
with a new bag.
2. The brush roll needs to be cleaned and free of any debris or it will not work properly.
3. Make sure ot unplug the machine prior to any maintenance on the belt or brush roll.
P
USH THE
HEPA
FILTER COVER BUTTON
,
OPEN THE
COVER AND TAKE OUT THE
HEPA
FILTER FOR CLEANING OR
REPLACEMENT
. R
E
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INSTALLING THE
HEPA
FILTER IS THE
REVERSE OF THE REMOVAL PROCESS
. B
E SURE TO CLOSE
THE
HEPA
COVER AND MAKE SURE IT IS SEALED SECURELY
.
CAUTION: T
HE
HEPA
FILTER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED OR
REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR
.
Troubleshooting:
Problem
Motor will not start.
Suction is low.
Cause Solution
1. The plug is not entirely plugged into the socket or the socket does not have electricity.
2. The switch is in the
OFF position.
1. Re-insert the plug into the socket or try another socket.
2. Turn on the power switch.
1. The dust bag is full.
2. The fi lter, hose, brush etc. is blocked.
1. Replace a new dust bag.
2. Clean the fi lter, hose, brush etc.v
If trouble still exists, please contact our maintenance service department.
Technical Specifi cation:
Voltage
Frequency
Power Input
120V~
60Hz
Max Vacuum
Noise
1200W
≥ 20kpa
≤ 76db(A) www.johnson-wholesale.com
Warranty by Boss Cleaning Equipment
LIMITED WARRANTY
The vacuum cleaner is warranted for 1 year from the date of purchase as shown on your distributor’s invoice. Parts not covered under warranty are power cords, fi lters, motor brushes and squeegee blades. The warranty covers only failure due to defective parts or workmanship and will be invalidated by improper application and abuse.
In NO circumstance should you return a failed unit to the factory. If you experience any problems with your vacuum during the warranty period, contact the Customer Service.
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