- 1). Connect the vacuum wands and attach to the handle. Insert wands into "Power-Mate" and connect the "Power-Mate" plug to the wand assembly.
- 2). Open the canister hood and check for proper vacuum bag installation. Check that the motor safety filter is clean and unrestricted. Remove the bag by disengaging the cardboard tab from the red bag mount and pulling the bag out of the canister. The motor filter is located under the bag. Clean the filter, and install a new bag by inserting its cardboard tab into the red bag mount. Refer to your vacuum's owner's manual for complete bag-installation and filter-cleaning procedures.
- 3). Align the hose latch tab and the notch in the canister hood to insert the vacuum hose assembly. Push it in until it snaps in place.
- 4). Pull the desired length of cord from the canister and plug into a standard 120V outlet located near floor level.
- 5). Step on the handle-release pedal to lower the wand, or handle, from its upright position.
- 6). Use the small pedal to select the proper pile-height setting for your carpets. "XLO" is good for short carpets and bare floors, "LO" and "MED" for low and medium length carpets, and "HI" for shag and longer carpets.
- 7). Turn the vacuum on by engaging the switch on the wand handle. Vacuum by pushing the "Power-Mate" forward and pulling it back towards you in slow, controlled strokes.