PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This Owner’s Guide is designed to help you get a complete understanding of your new Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away Speed. If you should have a question, please call the customer service line at 1-800-798-7398.
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.
33 DO NOT pick up flammable or combustible blockages. materials (e.g., lighter fluid, gasoline, or kerosene) or use vacuum in areas where 24 Only use Shark-brand filters and they may be present. accessories (failure to do so will void the warranty).
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SHARK ® ROTATOR POWERED LIFT-AWAY SPEED ™ ™ WELCOME! Congratulations on your purchase. Use this instruction manual to learn about your new vacuum’s great features. From assembly to use to maintenance, you will find it all in here.
ASSEMBLING YOUR VACUUM TIP: Slide hose clip STEP 1 STEP 2 into back of wand for convenience. TIP: For quick cord access, rotate upper hook down and remove cord. TIP: To store your vacuum, wrap cord around cord hooks. Place selected floor nozzle 2 Insert handle into wand.
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STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 3 Place pod onto wand and 4 Connect hose into back of 5 Place duster crevice and slide down to connect. pod until you hear a click. pet multi-tool on their accessory posts. s h a r kc l e a n . c o m...
USING YOUR VACUUM IN UPRIGHT MODE WARNING: DO STEP 1 NOT use to pick up drywall dust, fireplace ash, or embers. DO NOT use as an attachment to power tools for dust collection. WHAT DOES THE BRUSHROLL INDICATOR LIGHT MEAN? Solid Green The brushroll is on and working as it should.
STEP 2 STEP 3 Suction Control 2 Choose the appropriate setting. 3 Press power button to turn vacuum on to start cleaning. Please note the brushroll will Hard Floor Cleaning not spin unless the wand is reclined. Set floor selector to Hard Floor and adjust suction control as needed.
USING YOUR VACUUM IN ABOVE-FLOOR MODE THE BENEFITS OF STEP 1 SUCTION CONTROL 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 vacuuming thick carpet or upholstery, opening the suction control to MIN will help...
STEP 2 STEP 3 Suction Control 2 Insert desired tool directly onto wand 3 Suction Control offers variable suction or handle. 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 . c o m...
CHANGING YOUR FLOOR NOZZLES If your vacuum comes STEP 1 with a Dust-Away Pro, ™ use these instructions. To purchase a Dust-Away Pro, go to sharkclean.com Motorized Floor Nozzle Use the motorized floor nozzle for deep-cleaning carpets and picking up large debris on hard floors.
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STEP 2 STEP 3 2 Press Wand Release button to remove 3 Insert wand into the Dust-Away Hard ™ wand from motorized floor nozzle. Floor Attachment. Hold pod in hand to clean in Lift-Away ™ mode. You cannot use the Dust-Away Hard Floor Attachment in regular upright mode.
USING YOUR VACUUM IN POWERED LIFT-AWAY MODE WARNING: Ensure solid footing when using in Lift-Away mode. Using for an application where you lack stability may result in personal injury. NOTE: You can use the Powered Lift-Away feature with either floor nozzle. WHAT IS POWERED LIFT-AWAY? Our Powered Lift-Away...
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LIFT-AWAY CLEANING 2 Insert handle into either the motorized floor Attach desired accessory directly into handle. You can also attach the accessory nozzle or the Dust-Away Pro. Now you ™ have a convenient way to clean stairs. to the wand for extended reach. s h a r kc l e a n .
COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES There are a variety of Home & Car Detail Tool Pet Power Brush accessories that are compatible Extension tubes and micro Designed to remove pet with this vacuum series. tools to clean the tightest hair and ground-in dirt spaces. from carpeted stairs and The top flap of your box shows upholstery.
MAINTENANCE To keep your vacuum’s suction power optimal, follow STEP 1 STEP 2 these instructions. Make sure unit is off and cord is unplugged. WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock and unintended operation, turn power off and unplug unit before servicing.
STEP 3 FOAM FILTER FILTER FRAME FELT FILTER HEPA CLEANING THE FILTERS Pre-Motor 3 Press top dust cup release Post-Motor (HEPA): (foam and felt): latch to access dust To access the HEPA filter, With the dust cup screen and remove built- reach under the grill and removed, take out and up debris as required.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock and STEP 1 unintended operation, turn power off and unplug unit before servicing. TIP: You do not need any tools to open the floor nozzle—just a coin. CHECKING FOR BLOCKAGES & MAINTAINING BRUSHROLL Use a coin to unlock the 3 locks on the bottom of the floor nozzle.
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STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 A portion of the base is Remove any hair, fibers, To reassemble, replace hinged for better access or debris that is wrapped base by lining it up along to the brushroll and around the brushroll. the front of the nozzle.
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.
SEVEN (7) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The 7-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 warrants that the unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 7 years from the date of purchase when it is used under normal household conditions and maintained according to the requirements outlined in this instruction manual, subject to the following conditions and exclusions.
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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. Shark is registered trademarks of SharkNinja Operating LLC. Dust-Away, Lift-Away and Rotator are trademarks of SharkNinja Operating LLC. For SharkNinja U.S. Patent information visit sharkninja.com/USPatents...
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