Kirby Sentria - Manual (Page 46)

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Operating/Maintenance Tips
Questions and Answers/Troubleshooting
Q
I SMELL BURNING RUBBER WHEN I USE MY
Sentria®
SYSTEM
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
A
1. Check to see if the Brush Roll is turning when the Sentria system is running. If not, then
the Brush Roll may be stalled due to threads around the ends. Remove Brush Roll and
make sure it rotates freely at both ends.
2. The belt may not be fully engaged (or disengaged). Make sure the green arrows or red
arrows on the Belt Lifter  20 match up fully.
3. If a slipping belt has deposited a black residue on the Motor Shaft  23 , remove it gently
using steel wool or sandpaper and replace the belt.
Q
HOW DO I VACUUM MY MATTRESS?
A
l. Remove all bedding, including mattress cover, from the mattress.
2. Convert your upright Sentria system to a Portable Cleaner. See “Portable Cleaning”
on page 14.
3. Place Portable Cleaner on the mattress.
4. Disengage Tech Drive® power assist by pressing the gray “N” side (marked “N” for Neutral)
of the N/D Pedal  11 .
5. Disengage the Brush Roll.
6. Plug in your Sentria system and turn it ON.
7. Lower the Power Nozzle by pressing the Toe-Touch Control Upper Pedal
 8 until
it is all the way down.
8. Begin vacuuming.
Q
HOW DO I VACUUM MY CARPETED STAIRS?
A
There are several different ways. You can use:
• the Portable Cleaner. (See page 15.)
• the Zippbrush. (See page 39.)
• or the Upholstery Nozzle. (See page 18.)
Q
HOW DO I CLEAN UNDER MY BED?
A
Your Sentria system can be used in the canister mode (see page 16) with the Surface Nozzle
to vacuum under the bed and other low furniture. When bending to vacuum under low
furniture, be sure to keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from
unit openings and moving parts..
IMPORTANT: Always exercise caution when vacuuming stairways.