Vacuum CleanerOperating Instructions For the 4000 Preferred Series

Before operating the unit, please read these instructions completely.

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index

Themodelandserialnumbersofthisproductmaybefoundonthebacksideoftheunit.Youshouldnotethemodelandserialnumbersofyourunitinthespacesprovidedbelow,andretainthisbookasapermanentrecordofyourpurchase.

ModelNumber:_______________________________________________

SerialNumber: _______________________________________________

DatePurchased:_______________________________________________

YourRiccar®VacuumCleanerisaproductofhighqualitymaterialsandsuperiorworkmanship.Ithasmanydesirable features, such as a large capacity disposable filter bag. Starting today, your new Riccar® VacuumCleanerwillworkforyouoncarpets,floors,andformanyothercleaningneedsinyourhome.Weurgeyoutoreadtheseoperatinginstructionscarefullybeforeyouusethisvacuumcleaner, inordertoobtainthefullperformanceandsatisfactionitcanofferyou.

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• BeforeyoupluginyourRiccar®VacuumCleaner,makesurethatthevoltageindicatedontheratingplate(locatednearthebottomonthebackofthevacuum)isthesameasyourlocalsupply.

• Keepmachineandallaccessoriescleanandingoodoperatingcondition.• Storemachinecarefullyinadryarea.• AlwaysusegenuineRiccar®filterbagsandfilters.Useofotherproductsmayresultinpoorcleaningor

filtrationperformance.Riccar®filtrationproductsaredesignedformaximumperformance.• HavemachinecheckedperiodicallybyanAuthorizedRiccar®VacuumServiceCenter.• UseonlyRiccar®VacuumCleanerAuthorizedServiceCentersforpartsandservice.• Foroptimumcleaningperformanceandsafety,studyandfollowyourOwner’sManual.Keepitinasafeand

handyplaceforfuturereference.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Whenusinganyelectricalappliance,basicprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowed,includingthefollowing:

WARNING – Toreducetheriskoffire,electricshock,orinjury: 1. Usevacuumonlyasdescribedinthismanual. 2. Donotleavevacuumunattendedwhenpluggedin.Unplugfromoutletwhennotinuse. 3. Turnoffallcontrolsbeforeunplugging. 4. Donotattempttoservicevacuumwhilepluggedin. 5. WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS OR ON WETSURFACES. 6. Donotallowvacuumtobeusedasatoy.Closeattentionisnecessarywhenusedbyornearchildren. 7. Donotusewithdamagedcordorplug.Ifvacuumisnotworkingasitshould,hasbeendropped,

damaged,leftoutdoors,ordroppedintowater,returnittoaservicecenter. 8. Donotpullorcarrybycord,usecordasahandle,closedooroncord,orpullcordaroundsharp

edgesorcorners.Donotrunvacuumovercord.Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces. 9. Donotunplugbypullingoncord.Tounplug,grasptheplug,notthecord. 10. Donothandleplugorappliancewithwethands. 11. Donotputanyobjectintoopenings.Donotusewithanyopeningblocked;keepfreeofdust,lint,

hair,andanythingthatmayreduceairflow. 12. Keephair,looseclothing,fingersandallpartsofbodyawayfromopeningsandmovingparts. 13. Donotusevacuumtopickupanythingthatisburningorsmokingsuchascigarettes,matches,or

hotashes. 14. Donotusevacuumtopickupflammableorcombustibleliquidssuchasgasolineoruseinareas

wheretheymaybepresent. 15. Donotusevacuumtopickupwateroranywetmaterials. 16. Donotusewithoutdustbagand/orfiltersinplace. 17. Useextracarewhencleaningonstairs.Toavoidinjuryanddamage,vacuumshouldremainatbase

ofstairswhileinuse. 18. Useonlymanufacturer’srecommendedattachments. 19. Thisproduct isequippedwithapolarizedalternatingcurrent lineplug

(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit intothepoweroutletonlyoneway.Thisisasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinserttheplugfullyintotheoutlet,tryreversingtheplug.Iftheplugshouldstillfailtofit,contactaqualifiedelectriciantoreplacetheobsoleteoutlet.DONOTdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedplug.

imPortant Safety inStructionS

MODELS 100, 200, 300, and 300C

Your Riccar vacuum cleaner comes equipped with a Manual Reset Thermal Fuse Protector. This thermalprotectorisdesignedtoprotectyourvacuumcleanerfromoverheatingduetoacutoffinairflow(i.e.cloggedhose,operatingthevacuumwithoutabag).Shouldthissituationoccur,thethermalfuseprotectorwillsafelyshutoffthevacuumcleanertoavoidanypotentialdamage.

NOTE: To determine that it was the thermal fuse protector that turned off your vacuumcleaner,pleaserefertothevacuumcleaner'sheadlight.If the headlight is on while the motor is off, then the thermal fuse protector did safely shut down the motor.Ifboththeheadlightandmotorareoff,thenthereissomereasonotherthanthethermalprotector(i.e.pulledplug).

Toresetthethermalfuse:1.Unplugthevacuumcleaner2.Checkforproblem–over–filledbag,cloginhose,cloggedfiltersetc.3.Correctproblem4.Locate "tripped" fuse – the small white button located on the bottom of the back side of the main body

(roughlyoneinchtotherightoftheleftwheel)5.Usingapencil,papercliporotherpointedobject,pushtheresetbuttonin6.Plugvacuumcleanerinandresumeuse

PleaserefertoyourAuthorizedRiccarDealerwithanyquestions.

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grounding inStructionS

MODEL 300C ONLY

Thisvacuumcleanermustbegrounded.Ifitshouldmalfunctionorbreakdown,groundingprovidesapathofleastresistanceforelectriccurrenttoreducetheriskofelectricshock.Thisvacuumcleanerisequippedwitha cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into anappropriateoutletthatisproperlyinstalledandgroundedinaccordancewithalllocalcodesandordinances.

Thisvacuumcleaner is foruseonanominal120-voltcircuitandhasagroundplug(see illustration).Makesurethatthevacuumisconnectedtoanoutlethavingthesameconfigurationastheplug.Noadaptershouldbeusedwiththisvacuum.

WARNING – Improper connection of the equipment-groundingconductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with aqualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as towhether theoutlet isproperlygrounded.Donotmodifytheplugprovided with the vacuum – if it will not fit the outlet, have aproperoutletinstalledbyaqualifiedelectrician.

fail-Safe thermal fuSe Protection

Grounded Outlet

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounding

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PartS identification

Genuine Riccar® EcoPure® Vacuum Filter BagsPart#C13-66perpackage

Vacuum Agitator BeltPart#A20-R2

Secondary FilterPart#B222-0500Light Bulbs,Xenon

Part#A350-0000WedgeBase,0.917ampT31⁄4Xenon

Post FilterPart#B222-0200(Model100)Part#B222-0000(Models200,300,300C)

rePlacement PartS

Handlegrip

Dustcover

Cordclip

Headlight

Self-adjustingnozzle

Furnitureguard

Cordstoragehooks

Carryinghandle

Footpedalrelease

Telescopicwand

Powercord

Stretchhose

On/Offswitch(Model100)

On/Offswitch(Models200,300,300C)

CrevicetoolUpholstery/dustingtool

Thermalfuseresetbutton

Suctioncontroldial

Hosestoragehook(Models100,300,300C)

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ATTACHING THE HANDLE

Thevacuumcleanerandthehandlearepackedseparately. 1. After first removing the handle screw [Fig. 1], position the

handlebehindthevacuumcleanerandlevelwiththetopoftheunit.Holdthepowercorddownandawayfromthevacuumwhilethehandleisbeingattached[Fig.2].Makesurethattheswitch on the handle is positioned toward the front of thevacuumcleaner.

2. Onthebottomofthehandlearetwo“T-shaped”railsthatslideforward onto two guides located on the top of the vacuumcleaner.Lineupthehandlesothatthe“T”railswillslideintotheguidesandpushthehandleforward[Fig.3].

3. Insertthehandlescrewandtightensecurely.

4. Attachthepowercordatthecliplocatedontheuppercordhook[Fig.4].

5. Turntheuppercordstoragehooktotheuprightpositionandwind the power cord around the cord storage hooks whenstoringthevacuumcleaner.

ON/OFF SWITCH 1. Tostartthevacuumcleaner,fliptheON/OFFswitch(located

onthegriponModels200,300,and300CoronthesideofdustcompartmentonModel100)totheONpositionasindicatedby“|”ontheswitch[Figs.5and6].

2. Tostop thevacuumcleaner, flip theON/OFFswitch to theOFFpositionasindicatedby“t”ontheswitch.

3. Turnthevacuumcleaneroffbeforeunpluggingfromelectricaloutlet.

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HANDLE ADJUSTMENTSThehandlecanbeset tooneof threepositions:Upright,Middleor

Low.Toreleasethehandle,steponthepedalattheleftrearcor-nerofthevacuumcleaner[Fig.7].

1. UprightPosition:Handlelocksinthispositionforvacuumcleanerstorage[Fig.7].Thehandleshouldalwaysbeintheuprightpositionwhencleaningtoolsareused.

2. MiddlePosition:Thispositionisfornormalcleaning[Fig.8].While in themiddleposition, thefrontof thenozzlecanberaisedforcrossingroomthresholdsbyloweringthehandle.

3. Low Position: This position is used for cleaning underfurniture[Fig.9].

REPLACING FILTER BAGGenuineRiccar®EcoPure®VacuumCleanerfilterbagsshouldbeusedforbestperformanceandair filtration.Alwaysoperate thevacuumcleanerwithafilterbaginstalled.

NOTE: If secondary or post filters need to be replaced, see page 6beforereplacingfilterbag.

1. Removetheusedfilterbagbypullingbagcollaroffthebagholder[Fig.10].Donotre-usefilledfilterbags.

2. Attachthenewfilterbagontothebagholder.

3. Re-insertthetabonbottomedgeofdustcoverintothegrooveonthedustcompartmenthousing[Fig.11].Pressitintoplaceandclosethedustcovertightly.

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REPLACING SECONDARY FILTER

The secondary filter protects the motor from dust and dirt. Beforeinstalling a new filter bag, check the filter.Accumulated dirt in thedust compartment will be collected on this filter and may restrictmotorperformancewhenthefilterbecomesdirty. 1. Removefilterbagtoaccessthesecondaryfilter. 2. Remove secondary filter from bottom of dust compartment

[Fig.12].

3. Thesecondary filter can be washed or replaced. If washed,makesurefilteriscompletelydrybeforereinstalling.

4. Reinstall by sliding filter under bag support fingers [Fig.13].

REPLACING POST FILTER

Your Riccar® Vacuum Cleaner is equipped with an auxiliary postfilter to capture fine dust particles and purify the air before itexits the machine. It is important tochange thepost filter regularly–approximatelyeverythirdfilterbagchange,orasneeded.

1. Removedustcoverandlocatethepostfilteroninnerbottomofcover[Fig.14].

2. Removesoiledfilter.

3. Align slits in new filter over tabs and press securely intoplace.

NOTE:Postfilterscannotbewashed.

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REMOVING AND REINSTALLING BOTTOM PLATECAUTION:Disconnectthevacuumcleanerfromtheelectricaloutlet

beforeremovingbottomplate. 1. Depresshandlereleasepedalandmovevacuumcleanerto

lowposition.

2. Turnvacuumcleanerover,exposingtheunderside[Fig.15].

3. Slidelockinglatchtotheright[Fig.16].

4. Press tabs inwardoneachside [Fig.17]andpullbottomplateoff.

5. Reinstallbyplacingloweredgeofbottomplatealongloweredgeofnozzle[Fig.18].Snapplateintoplace.Slidelockinglatchtolefttosecure.

REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBCAUTION:Disconnectthevacuumcleanerfromtheelectricaloutlet

beforereplacingbulb.

1. Remove bottom plate (See “Removing and ReinstallingBottomPlate”).

2. Removetheheadlightbracketbypullingupwardonbracket[Fig.19].Toremovethelightbulb,pullstraightoutofsocket.Toinstallnewbulb,simplypushbulbstraightintosocketforasecurefit.Reinsertbracketbackintonozzle.

3. Re-install bottom plate (See "Removing and ReinstallingBottomPlate").

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REPLACING AGITATOR BELT

CAUTION:Disconnectthevacuumcleanerfromtheelectricaloutletbeforereplacingbelt.

1. Remove bottom plate (See “Removing and ReinstallingBottomPlate”).Removeventedsupportfitting[Fig.20]andbeltguard[Fig.21].

2. Takeouttheagitatorassemblyandremovewornorbrokenbeltfromagitatorpulleyandmotordriveshaft[Fig.22].

3. Loopnewbeltaroundtheagitatorpulleyandthemotordriveshaftandre-inserttheagitatorassemblybackintothehousing.Turntheagitatorassemblybyhand,makingsurethebelt isnottwistedandallrotatingpartsmovesmoothly.

4. Re-insert the vented support fitting and belt guard, makingsure that theyare inplacebefore fastening thebottomplatetothetworibsat thefrontof thehousing.Re-installbottomplate.

NOTE: To ensure maximum cleaning efficiency, the condition ofthebeltshouldbecheckedregularly.Ifbeltisstretched,crackedorifexcessiveslippingisoccurring,replacebelt.

UNCLOGGING NOZZLE AND HOSE

CAUTION:Disconnectthevacuumcleanerfromtheelectricaloutletbeforecleaningnozzlehousing.

Thenozzlehose,locatedonthebackofthevacuum,carriesthedirtfromthenozzletothefilterbag.Thehosealsofunctionsastheattach-mentcleaninghose.Firstchecktoseethatabagisinstalledorthatthebaghasnotbrokenopen.Ifthehoseshouldbecomeclogged:

1. Pulloutandturnthelidofthecleaningattachmentopening.Removetheclogorblockage[Fig.23].

OR 2. Remove hose cuff from nozzle inlet and check for clog [Fig.

24].OR

3. Turn unit over and remove bottom plate (See “RemovingandRe-installingBottomPlate”).Checknozzleinlettubefor

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Telescopicwand

FAST TASK™ CLEANING TOOLS (Models 100, 300, and 300C)Select models are equipped with Fast Task™ cleaning tools whichinclude a combination upholstery/dusting tool, crevice tool, andstretchhose.

1. Removethetelescopicwandfromthebodyofthevacuum[Fig. 27]. Unlock wand collar (located on end of wand)[Fig.28],extendwand,andre-lockthewandcollar.

NOTE: Wand collar locking rotation is marked with arrows onwand.Wandcollarlockandunlockfunctionsrequireonly1/2turnofcollar.

2. Removethecrevice toolon leftsideofvacuumcleanerandinsertintoendofwand[Fig.29].Thevacuumisnowreadyforcrevicecleaning.

3. Insert the combination upholstery/dusting tool (locatedconveniently inthebackofthedustcompartment)ontotheendofthecrevicetool[Fig.30].Thecombinationtoolcanalsobe inserteddirectlyonto the telescopicwand.To convert thedustingbrush toanupholstery tool, simply slide thebrushoff[Fig.31].

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toolS

full bag indicator light

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MODELS 300 and 300C

Thewarninglightislocatedontopofthedustcompartment(seeFig.26).Thelightwilltriggerifthefilterbagisfullorifthereisacloginthevacuumcleaner.Ifthelightindica-torturnson,checkthefilterbag.Ifitisnotfull,checkthevacuum cleaner for clogs by inspecting the agitator area(see “How to Remove the Bottom Plate”), hose, and/orattachmentinlet.

Please disregard the indicator light during attachmentcleaning.The light isdesignedto indicateair flowrestric-tion during carpet cleaning. When using cleaning attach-ments, the indicator will light periodically due to normalattachmentairflowrestrictions.

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oPtional cleaning toolS

AllRiccaruprightvacuumcleanersofferanattachmentportthatenablesyoutoinsertoptionalcleaningtools(availablethrough your Riccar dealer). Should you have carpetedstairs,forexample,it ishighlyrecommendedtouseoneofthetwokitspictured,sinceeachofferseithera12-or15-foothose for safe stair cleaning. These kits are effective overallcleaningtoolstoaddresssomeofthehardtoreachareasofyour home or car. Talk to your Riccar dealer to see whichtoolsmightbebeneficialtoyourhomeenvironment.

For Models Without On-Board ToolsDeluxeAttachmentSetDLATT12G(Fig.32)1.12-foothose2.Curvedwand3.Extensionwand(2pieces)4.Dustingbrush5.Crevicetool6.Upholsterytool7.Upholsterybrushinsert8.Deluxefloorbrush

For Models With On-Board ToolsAttachmentSetDLATT15(Fig.33)1.15-foothose2.Curvedwand3.Deluxefloorbrush

1. How to connect the hose assembly to the vacuum cleaner: Pulloutandopenthesuctioncontroldialbyturning the lid located on the back of the vacuumcleaner.Insertthesoft,rubberendofthehoseassem-bly into the cleaning attachment opening. Push inwhile twisting the hose end to ensure the hose isfastenedsecurely(Fig.34).

2. How to connect the tool:Youcanconnectanyofthecleaningtoolstotheendoftheextensionwand(s)orcurvedwandandtwistforasecurefit.Toremovethecleaning tool from the extension wand(s) or curvedwand,simplytwistandpullapart.

WarnInG: If optional tools are used do not keep unit running in one spot for a long period to prevent carpet damage.

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4000 Preferred SerieS featureS

Standard• AUTOMATIC CARPET HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTYourRiccar®uprightvacuumcleanerisdesignedwithanAutomaticSelf-AdjustingRug Nozzle. No manual adjustments are required. The height of the rug nozzle isinstantlyandautomaticallyadjustedtocarpetpileheight.Thisself-adjustingfeatureallowstherugnozzletofloatevenlyoverallcarpetpilesurfaces.

• EDGE CLEANINGTheedgecleaningfeatureprovidesfor improvedcleaningofcarpetsnearwallandstationaryfurniture.• THREE-YEAR WARRANTY for all models with household use.(1-yearwhenusedcommercially).

SPecial featureS• FAST TASK™ TOOLS (Models100,300,and300C)• LEXAN® BOTTOM PLATE (Models200,300,and300C)• METAL AGITATOR with REPLACEABLE BRUSH STRIPS

(Models200,300,and300C)• FIVE-STAGE MICROFILTRATION• XENON HEADLIGHT• FAIL SAFE THERMAL FUSE• FULL BAG INDICATOR GAUGE (Model300)

oPtional attachmentS and bruSheS

• BLACK NYLON HEAVY DUTY ATTACHMENT BAG (05.200)• RICCAR'S EUROPEAN-STYLED DELUXE HANDHELD

TURBO BRUSH – 6.5" (DLTB-RB)• RICCAR'S HANDHELD TURBO BRUSH – 7" (HTB-R)• RICCAR'S DELUXE 8-PIECE ATTACHMENT SET – BLACK

(DLATT-R)• RICCAR'S DELUXE 9-PIECE ATTACHMENT SET – GRAY

(DLATT9H-R) • RICCAR'S ATTACHMENT KIT W/ GRAY WIRE, 15' HOSE &

NATURAL HAIR BRUSH (DLATT15-R)• DLATT15-R WITH CRUSHPROOF HOSE (DLATT15C-R)• RICCAR'S DELUXE 9-PIECE ATTACHMENT SET W/ 12' HOSE

– GRAY (DLATT12-G)• DELUXE HORSEHAIR FLOOR BRUSH (USED IN DLATT9H )

– BLACK (9HFB)

VacuumCleaners1800E.WalnutAve.•Fullerton,CA92831

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