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THANK YOU for purchasing the Shark® Rotator® Professional Lift-Away® REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE registeryourshark.com 1-800-798-7398 TIP: You can find the model number on the rating label located on the back of your unit. TIP: You can locate the date code on one of the prongs of the power cord plug.
CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������3 Getting to Know Your Shark® Rotator® Professional Lift-Away® ����������������������������������������������������������������5 Assembling Your Vacuum ������������������������������������������������������������7 Using Your Vacuum in Upright Mode ����������������������������������������9 What Does the Brushroll Indicator Light Mean? �������������������������� 9 Using Your Vacuum in Above-Floor Mode �����������
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, fire, electric shock, and property damage resulting from improper use of the appliance, carefully observe the following instructions. This unit contains electrical connections and moving parts that potentially present risk to the user. THE POWER NOZZLE, WAND, AND HANDLE CONTAIN ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS: These are not serviceable parts. Do not use to vacuum any liquids. Do not immerse in water.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE DUST CUP/FILTERS/ACCESSORIES Before turning on the vacuum: 21 Make sure that all filters are thoroughly dry after routine cleaning. 22 Make sure that dust cup and all filters are in place after routine maintenance. 23 Make sure accessories are free of blockages. 24 Only use Shark®-brand filters and accessories (failure to do so will void the warranty). HOSE ATTACHMENTS 31 DO NOT vacuum up drywall dust, fireplace ash, or embers.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SHARK® ROTATOR® PROFESSIONAL LIFT-AWAY® WELCOME! Congratulations on your purchase. Use this Owner’s Guide to learn about your new vacuum’s great features. From assembly to use to maintenance, you will find it all in here.
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ASSEMBLING YOUR VACUUM TIP: For quick cord access, rotate upper hook down and remove cord. STEP 1 STEP 2 TIP: To store your vacuum, wrap cord around cord hooks. TIP: Use cord clip located on the back of wand to hold cord in place while vacuuming. 1 7 1-800-798-7398 Place the pod onto floor nozzle. 2 Slide wand into base of pod.
STEP 3 3 Insert handle into top of wand. Then attach hose to hose connector on base of pod. STEP 4 4 Insert tools into accessory clips, then secure the hose to the hose clip by pushing the knob into its socket. s h a r kc l e a n .
USING YOUR VACUUM IN UPRIGHT MODE WARNING: DO NOT use to vacuum up drywall dust, fireplace ash, or embers. DO NOT use as an attachment to power tools for dust collection. STEP 1 WHAT DOES THE BRUSHROLL INDICATOR LIGHT MEAN? Solid Green The brushroll is on and working as it should. olid Red S There is a jam in the brushroll area. Turn your vacuum off and remove the blockage. No Light The brushroll is off. To turn it on, press the BRUSHROLL button.
STEP 2 2 Press POWER to clean hard-floor surfaces, area rugs, or above floor. The brushroll will not spin in this mode. STEP 3 3 Press POWER and BRUSHROLL to clean carpets. The Brushroll Indicator Light will illuminate green. The brushroll will spin only when the vacuum is reclined and the Brushroll Indicator Light is green. NOTE: For deep cleaning per ASTM F 608 (embedded dirt in carpets), please ensure brushroll is on with the suction control closed. s h a r kc l e a n .
USING YOUR VACUUM IN ABOVE-FLOOR MODE THE BENEFITS OF SUCTION CONTROL STEP 1 Suction Control is a way for you to adjust suction power when you are using different tools or vacuuming different surfaces. For example, if you are feeling resistance while vacuuming thick carpet or upholstery, slide the Suction Control to the left to MIN to help reduce your push/pull effort. Cord Hook 1 11 1-800-798-7398 OR Press Handle Release button when you need to clean within short reach.
STEP 2 STEP 3 Suction Control MAX 2 Insert wand or handle directly into desired tool and pivot back to release tool from clip. MIN 3 The Suction Control collar is located at the base of the top handle. Suction Control offers variable suction based on your needs. Slide toward MIN to minimize suction, and slide toward MAX to maximize suction. s h a r kc l e a n .
USING YOUR VACUUM IN LIFT-AWAY® MODE WARNING: Lift-Away mode requires stable footing. Using LiftAway mode without stable footing may result in personal injury. TIP: Hold pod in hand when cleaning in Lift-Away mode. WHAT IS LIFT-AWAY? Our Lift-Away feature allows you to remove the pod from the floor nozzle to easily clean stairs, above-floor areas with accessories, or hard floors with the hard-floor attachments.
OR 3 Or you can press Wand Release button on pod when you need to clean with a longer reach. 4 Attach desired cleaning tool to the end of handle or wand. s h a r kc l e a n .
COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES There are a variety of A Crevice Tool accessories that are compatible Gives you extended cleaning reach for small spaces. with this vacuum series. The Quick Start Guide shows the select accessories that are included with your model. To purchase additional accessories, go to sharkaccessories.com B Dusting Brush Cleans hard surfaces and upholstery. C Straight Suction Floor Nozzle Designed to pick up large and small debris from all hard-floor surfaces and area rugs.
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MAINTENANCE To keep your vacuum’s suction power optimal, follow these instructions. Make sure unit is off and cord is unplugged. STEP 1 STEP 2 WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock and unintended operation, turn power off and unplug unit before servicing. Hand wash with water only to prevent damage from cleaning chemicals. Allow ALL filters to dry completely before replacing in the vacuum to prevent liquid from being drawn into electric parts. IMPORTANT: Do not use soap when cleaning the HEPA filter.
STEP 3 FOAM FILTER FILTER FRAME FELT FILTER HEPA CLEANING THE FILTERS 3 Press top dust-cup release latch to access dust screen and remove built-up debris as required. 1 Pre-Motor (foam and felt): With the dust cup removed, take out the foam and felt filters, and rinse with water. Tap loose dirt off filters between washes as needed. 2 Post-Motor (HEPA): To access the HEPA filter, press the button on top of the grill, and pull the grill away from the vacuum. Remove and rinse the HEPA filter.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock and unintended operation, turn power off and unplug unit before servicing. STEP 1 STEP 2 TIP: You can also check for blockages in the hose and tubes. Just remove floor nozzle, dust cup, wand, and hose and shine a flashlight in the openings. BOTTOM OF FLOOR NOZZLE 1 19 1-800-798-7398 Using a coin, turn the screws to the unlock position and pull up to expose the airway. Remove the blockage.
STEP 1 STEP 2 HOSE CUFF AT BASE OF POD 1 Squeeze tabs and remove hose. 2 Open the clog access knob on the side of the pod. s h a r kc l e a n .
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock and unintended operation, turn power off and unplug unit before servicing. Vacuum is not picking up debris. No suction or light suction. (Refer to Maintenance section for more information.) • • • • Check filters to see if they need cleaning. Follow instructions for rinsing and drying the filters before re-inserting in the vacuum. Dust cup may be full; empty dust cup.
FIVE (5) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The 5-Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of SharkNinja Operating LLC. Warranty coverage applies to the original owner and to the original product only and is not transferable.
SharkNinja Operating LLC US: Newton, MA 02459 CAN: Ville St-Laurent, QC H4S 1A7 1-800-798-7398 sharkclean.com Illustrations may differ from actual product. We are constantly striving to improve our products; therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice. Lift-Away, Rotator, and Shark are registered trademarks of SharkNinja Operating LLC. For SharkNinja U.S. Patent information, visit www.sharkninja.
