Oreck 550 - Manual (Page 4)

The Orbiter ® Multi-Floor Machine is the most advanced,
easiest to use machine of its kind. With proper care and
use, your Orbiter
® Multi-Floor Machine will last a lifetime.
This booklet will tell you how to care for the Orbiter ®
Multi-Floor Machine and all about its features, accessories
and their uses.
CAUTION: NEVER SERVICE THE MACHINE WHILE IT IS
PLUGGED IN - ALWAYS DISCONNECT it from the
electrical outlet. When leaving machine unattended, be
sure to disconnect it. For more information see the
“Maintenance and Troubleshooting” section.
Your Orbiter ® Multi-Floor Machine comes completely
assembled and ready to operate once the proper
accessories are attached. The off/on switch has
international symbols (O) OFF and ( l ) ON.
Attaching Accessories
The Orbiter ® Multi-Floor Machine can be used on almost
any surface with the right accessories. A complete list and
description of the available accessories is included on
page 10 under “Accessories”.
To attach a pad, bonnet, or sand screen:
1. Lay the Orbiter ® Multi-Floor Machine on its back with
the handle lying on the floor.
2. Attach the pad or bonnet to the black drive pad
holder using the teeth of the black drive pad holder.
If attaching a sand screen, first attach the pad to the
black drive pad holder. Then place the sand screen
on the floor-side of the pad.
3. Place the black drive pad holder on the beige holder
pan found on the bottom of the Orbiter ® Multi-Floor
Machine (See Figure 1, next page).
4. Set the Orbiter ® Multi-Floor Machine upright with the
pad, bonnet, or sand screen sitting on the floor.
To attach a brush:
1. Lay the Orbiter ® Multi-Floor Machine on its back with
the handle lying on the floor.
2. With the bristles pointed away from the unit, place
the brush on the beige holder pan found on the
bottom of the
Orbiter ® Multi-Floor Machine
(See Figure 1, next page).
3. Set the Orbiter ® Multi-Floor Machine upright with the
brush sitting on the floor.
CAUTION: NEVER put the brush or black drive pad
holder on the machine by placing it on the floor and
moving the running machine over it, or by placing the
machine over the brush or black drive pad holder and
then starting the motor.
E N G L I S H
Customer Service
Your ORECK floor cleaner is a product of precise
engineering. If you require additional information or have
problems with your ORECK appliance, you may call
ORECK customer service at:
USA: 1-800-989-3535
Canada: 1-888-676-7325
Commercial: 1-800-242-1378
Please specify the model number and serial/code number
which can be found on the data plate on the side of the
Orbiter
® Multi-Floor Machine.
Save your sales or purchase slip. Should your ORECK
appliance require warranty service in the U.S.A., present
Brushes, pads, drive blocks and other parts are subject to
normal wear and are not covered by this limited warranty.
This limited warranty does not apply to any part subjected
to accident, abuse, alteration, misuse, damage caused by
fire or act of God, the use of voltages other than indicated
on the serial number plate of this product, or service of
this product by other than Oreck or an Oreck Factory
Authorized Service Center.
Oreck does not authorize any person or representative to
assume or grant any other warranty obligation in
connection with the sale of this product.
Oreck's limited warranty is valid only if you retain proof of
purchase from Oreck or an Oreck authorized retail dealer
of this product. If you purchase this product from any other
source, your purchase is “AS IS”, which means that Oreck
grants to you no warranty and that you, not Oreck,
assume the entire risk of the quality and performance of
this product, including the entire cost of any necessary
servicing or repairs of any defects.
Oreck's liability for damages to you for any cost
whatsoever, arising out of this statement of limited
warranty shall be limited to the amount paid for this
product at the time of original purchase, and Oreck shall
not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or
incidental damages arising out of the use or inability to
use this product.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS
PRODUCT, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY
PERIOD, AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on the duration
of implied warranties so the above limitation may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to
jurisdiction.
Introduction
Getting Started
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this slip to the Authorized Service Center as your proof of
purchase date or, in Canada, call customer service.