SHARP OPERATION MANUAL I CONTENTS PAGE I • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...2 • PARTS IDENTIFICATION • SPECIFICATIONS • OPERATING ...................... 4 ................................... INSTRUCTIONS., 4 ............. 5 • MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .......... 8 • REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS ..... 10 • BEFORE REQUESTING • DESCRIPTION SERVICE ..... 14 OF ACCESSORIES ...15 • LIMITED WARRANTY ..........................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should followed including the following: Read all instructions carefully before using this vacuum cleaner. WAR N IN G/To reduce 1 2 Electric the risk of fire, electric shock could occur if used outdoors Do not leave unattended and before user-servicing. when plugged 3 Close supervision is necessary when Do not allow to be used as a toy. 4 5 be or injury: or on wet surfaces° in.
1 4 Use extra caution when cleaning 15 Never handle plug, cord or vacuum 1 6 Do not touch the, agitator 17 Do 18 not use in presence of flammable with wet hands. or combustible on the vacuum liquids or fumes. cleaner. not step, on the hose or pull the hose forcibly'. 2{) Do not pick up large the hose. 21 Do not expose this vacuum or during storage. _)2 Store this vacuum 23 use the carrying cleaner. 24 cleaner while it is rotating. Do not place heavy objects 19 Do on stairs.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION ( FRONT ") F L. REAR Power Cord __ Panel __ Power Control--_ (EC-14TWT6/ 14TAT6/12TWT6 only) Dust indicator--/ /1_ ON/OFF Switch Cord Storage Hooks "_7-/Y_ _ J_ Handle Screw (EC-14"rw'r6/ i',/'_ 14TAT6/12TWT6 only) j Clamp Knob _" Carrying Handle Extension Wand and Crevice Tool Packed in the box; assemble by placing crevice tool inside wand as shown. Clip wand into place. ..
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO ATTACH THE HANDLE TO VACUUM CLEANER 1 First remove the handle screw. Then insert the base of the handle into the top of the body' of the vacuum cleaner as shown. (Fig. 1) 2 Line up with the vacuum (Fig. 2), securely. the small hole on the handle small hole on the rear of the cleaner and insert the screw. Be sure the screw is tightened Handle Handle screw Fig.1 i , Fig.
OPERATING / / INSTRUCTIONS / /, ON/OFF SWITCH Ir turn on the vacuum cleaner, 1 To the switch on the appliance touch to the =ON" position. (Fig. 6) 2 To turn off the vacuum cleaner, touch the switch to the "OFF" position. (Fig. 7) Fig.6 POWER CONTROL SWITCH A slide switch allows selection power from low "L" to high "H". suction power, slide the switch position. To decrease the suction power, toward the "L" position. (Fig.
RUG/FLOOR SELECTOR (EC-14TW'r6/14TAT6 only) The RUG / FLOOR selector should only be adjusted while the vacuum cleaner is in the "ON" and in the upright position. 1 When cleaning carpets, the "RUG" position. slide the selector to Fig. 9 2 When cleaning bare floors, slide the selector to the "FLOOR" position. (Fig. 9) NOTE: Make sure The RUG / FLOOR selector is set to either the extreme front or the extreme back to avoid any problems that may occur.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Unplug this vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before servicing. • HOW TO CHANGE THE PAPER BAG r When operating the vacuum cleaner, always use genuine Sharp Filtration paper bags. 1 Push down on the clamp knob located on the top of the dust cover and pull the dust cover forward. (Away from the unit.) (Fig. 14) 3 TWIN PLY TM Micro -_ Insert the new bag by pressing the collar opening completely around the suction inlet.. (Fig.
HOW TO CLEAN 'THE SUCTION HOSE When a clog occurs,: = outlet, place the vacuum cleaner in the Upright position. Hold the connection tube of the suction hose in •_ one hand and the handle in the other. Then pull out the connection tube from the suction pipe of Suction hose o ,u0t o o00 c,0aoor,ro 'iIi ..oe,eo.r, a, Nozzle head the nozzle head.(Fig. 20) 3 Remove the clog carefully without damaging the suction hose.
REPLACEMENT HOW TO REMOVE INSTRUCTIONS THE BOTTOM PLATE Before replacing any parts, unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet. To replace any of the following parts, set the handle to the Parallel position. Then turn the vacuum cleaner over, exposing the underside. Loosen the bottom plate by sliding the latch away from the mounting screw. (Fig. 21) Then remove the bottom plate. I Latch /,oon,,oO screw Fig.
HOW TO REPLACE THE BELT (EC-14TWT6/14TAT6 only) ii F When replacing the belt, always set the RUG/FLOOR Selector to the "FLOOR" position. Belt cover Rat belt 1 After removing the bottom plate, lift up the belt cover and remove the pulley cover to determine if the belt is worn or broken. (Fig. 24) 2 If the flat belt is worn or broken, pull out the agitator and then remove the flat belt from the motor shaft and the agitator pulley.
REPLACEMENT ]INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO REPLACE THE BELT (EC-12TWT6/12TWT4/12TWT2/12TXT2/12SXT4Bonly) 1 After removing the bottom plate, lift up the belt cover and remove the shelter plate. (Fig. 28) 2 Pull out the agitator and then remove the flat belt from the motor shaft and the agitator pulley. 3 Loop the new belt around the motor shaft and then loop it around the agitator pulley. (Fig.
HOW TO USE THE ON BOARD TOOLS Place the vacuum cleaner in the Upright position. 1 2 Connection tube Hold the connection tube of the suction hose in one hand and the handle in the other. Then pull out the connection tube from the suction pipe. Then use the On Board Tools (Fig. 32) Then select the tool best suited for the cleaning task from the descriptions below. Fig. 32 Extension wand Extension wand (Models: EC-12TWT4/ 12TWT2/12TXT2/12SXT4B) For reaching ceilings,curtains,etc.(Fig.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE If you experience any difficulties with your vacuum cleaner, Troubleshooting Chart first before requesting service. use this NOTE: Always remember to have the vacuum cleaner turned OFF and disconnect the plug from the power outlet before working on the vacuum cleaner. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Motor does not start when the power switch is in the ON position. The agitator does not rotate when the power switch is in the ON position.
DESCRIPTION OF ACCESSORIES For paper bags, belts or other parts, please contact your nearest Sharp Dealer. If your dealer does not stock these parts, you may order them by calling 1-800-BE-SHARP° r ITEM _.
LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the "Product"), when shipped in its original container, willl be free from defective workmanship and materials and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the time period(s) set forth below.