OWNER’S GUIDE LA400 www.sharkclean.com LA400_40_IB_ENG_120910_3.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For Household Use Only WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE OBSERVED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR SHARK® LIFT-AROUND™ CANISTER VAC. POLARIZED PLUG: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
GENERAL USE: GENERAL CLEANING: 1. Use only as described in this manual. 1. DO NOT pick up large-sized objects. 2. DO NOT put any objects into openings. DO NOT use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow. 2. DO NOT pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws or coins that could damage the vacuum cleaner. 3. Keep your work area well lit. 4. DO NOT place the vacuum on unstable surfaces such as chairs or tables. 5.
This manual covers model numbers: LA400 40 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Voltage: 120V., 60Hz Watts: 550 W Amps: 4.6 A 4 TOLL FREE: 1-800-798-7398 LA400_40_IB_ENG_120910_3.
Contents Thank you for purchasing the Shark® Lift-Around™ Canister Vac. Getting Started.............................................................................6 How to Use....................................................................................8 Maintenance.................................................................................10 Storing...........................................................................................12 Checking for Blockages..............................
Getting Started A B C I D J E F K G L H FIRST THING’S FIRST, YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT’S IN THE BOX YOU JUST OPENED: A Lift-Around™ Canister Vac B Removable Tool Caddy C Canister Caddy Use the Shark® Lift-Around™ Canister Vac as a stand alone vacuum for spotcleaning small areas and large piles of debris, or with the Flexible Hose and cleaning tools for above-floor cleaning.
NOTE: Always turn the power off before attaching or detaching accessories. REMOVABLE TOOL CADDY (B) DUSTING BRUSH (G) Dust shelves, lamp shades, window blinds, books, furniture and other household items. Specially designed to hold the crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery brush for quick access to tools when vacuuming and cleaning around the house.
How to Use Align arrows to attach tool caddy Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Pull out to remove tool caddy Power Button Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 3 ASSEMBLING THE LIFT-AROUND™ CANISTER VAC 4 Attach the shoulder strap onto the hooks on the handle of the Canister Vac. (fig. 5) 1 Insert the end of the flexible hose into the connector on the front of the Lift-Around™ Canister Vac. (fig. 1) 5 Empty Dust Cup after cleaning and periodically during cleaning when it appears full. (See “Maintenance” section for instructions.
Hose Dock Fig. 8 Caddy Release Fig. 6 Fig. 9 Fig. 7 FOR ADDED COMFORT OR FOR AN EXTENDED REACH 9 Attach the floor kit handle to the flexible hose. Push it in until it is secure. (fig. 9) USE IN CANISTER MODE 6 Place the hose in the hose dock. (fig. 6) 7 Place the unit over the caddy and press down until it locks into place. (fig. 6, fig. 7) 8 To release the vacuum from the caddy, press caddy release button and lift the vacuum up. (fig.
Maintenance To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the unit before performing any cleaning, maintenance, or troubleshooting checks. Reassemble all parts securely before operating vacuum. CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum; failure to do so might result in electric shock. For best results empty the Dust Cup after each use; empty several times during prolonged usage or when it reaches the MAX fill line. NEVER OVER-FILL THE DUST CUP. Bottom Door Release Fig. 11 Dust Cup Release Top Door Release Fig.
COMPONENT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 Dust Cup Empty each time you vacuum. 2 Pre-Motor Foam Filter Rinse and air dry every month under normal use. 3 Pre-Motor Felt Filter Rinse and air dry every month under normal use. 4 Post-Motor HEPA Filter Clean once every 24 months under normal use. DO NOT operate the vacuum without ALL the filters in place. DO NOT operate the vacuum with WET filters. DO NOT put the filters in the washing machine or dishwasher.
Storing Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Fig. 20 STORE YOUR VACUUM SAFELY 1 P lace the unit over the caddy and press down until it locks into place 2 S tore the dusting brush, upholstery brush, the crevice tool or the power brush on the mounts on the removable tool caddy. (fig. 18) 3 R emove the telescopic tube from the flexible hose and wrap the hose around the base of the vacuum and hook the end of the hose into the hose dock. (fig. 19) To release the flexible hose, press the Hose Storage button.
Checking for Blockages Locking Latch Resetting the Motor Thermostat Your Shark® Lift-Around™ Canister Vac is equipped with a protective Motor Thermostat. If the motor should overheat, the thermostat shuts off the power. To reset the Motor Thermostat: Press the Power Button to turn the vacuum off. Unplug the vacuum. Check for clogged hose or filter; unclog hose and replace filter. Refer to Checking for Blockages. Wait 45 minutes for vacuum to cool; then plug in the vacuum.
Troubleshooting Guide 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 picking up dirt. Dust Cup may be full; empty Dust Cup. Check Hose, Hose connections and accessories for blockages; clear blockages if required. If Dust Cup is empty, and attachment inlets are clear, check for other blockages.
Euro-Pro Three-Year (3) Limited Warranty EURO-PRO Operating LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) 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: • U.S.
Euro-Pro Operating LLC USA: Newton, MA 02459 CAN: 4400 Bois Franc, St-Laurent, QC H4S 1A7 English: 1-800-798-7398 www.sharkclean.com COPYRIGHT© EURO-PRO OPERATING LLC 2012 PRINTED IN CHINA Illustrations may differ from actual product. LA400.E.120910.3 LA400_40_IB_ENG_120910_3.
