Riccar R500 - Manuals

4 Your Riccar vacuum cleaner comes equipped with a Manual Reset Thermal Fuse Protector. This thermal protector is designed to protect your vacuum cleaner from overheating due to a restriction in airflow (i.e. clogged hose, operating the vacuum without a bag). Should this situation occur, the thermal...

5 Description of the vacuum Handle grip Headlight Self-adjusting nozzle Furniture guard Bag compartment cover Carrying handle On/Off switch(Models R600, R700, R800, R800C) Cord clip Cord storage hooks Foot pedal release Telescopic wand Power cord Stretch hose On/Off switch(Model R500) Crevice tool U...

6 Operation Attaching the handle The vacuum cleaner and the handle are packed separately. 1. After first removing the handle screw [Fig. 1], position the handle behind the vacuum cleaner and level with the top of the unit. Hold the power cord down and away from the vacuum while the handle is being a...

7 Operation On/Off switch 1. To start the vacuum cleaner, flip the ON/OFF switch (located on the handle on Models R600, R700, R800 and R800C or on the side of bag compartment on Model R500) to the ON position as indicated by “|” on the switch [Figs. 5 and 6]. . To stop the vacuum cleaner, flip the O...

8 Operation Replacing vacuum bag Genuine Riccar vacuum bags should be used for best performance and air filtration. Always operate the vacuum cleaner with a vacuum bag installed. NOTE: If secondary or post filters need to be replaced, see page 9 before replacing the vacuum bag. 1. Remove the used va...

9 Operation Replacing secondary filter The secondary filter protects the motor from dust and dirt. Before installing a new vacuum bag, check the filter. Accumulated dirt in the bag compartment will be collected on this filter and may restrict motor performance when the filter becomes dirty. 1. Remov...

10 Operation Removing and reinstalling bottom plate CAUTION: Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before removing the bottom plate. 1. Depress handle release pedal twice and place the vacuum cleaner in the low position. . Turn vacuum cleaner over, exposing the underside [Fig. 15]...

11 Operation Replacing headlight bulb CAUTION: Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before replacing bulb. 1. Remove bottom plate (See “Removing and reinstalling bottom plate”). . Remove the headlight bracket by pulling upward on bracket [Fig. 19]. To remove the light bulb, pull ...

1 Operation Unclogging nozzle and hose CAUTION: Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before cleaning nozzle housing. The nozzle hose, located on the back of the vacuum, carries the dirt from the nozzle to the vacuum bag. The hose also functions as the attachment cleaning hose. Fi...

1 Operation Full bag indicator light Models R700, R800 and R800C The warning light is located on top of the bag compartment (see Fig. 6). The light will trigger if the vacuum bag is full or if there is a clog in the vacuum cleaner. If the light indicator turns on, check the vacuum bag. If it is not ...

14 Tools FastTask™ cleaning tools (Models R500, R600, R800 and R800C) Select models are equipped with FastTask™ cleaning tools which include a combination upholstery/dusting tool, crevice tool and stretch hose. 1. Remove the telescopic wand from the body of the vacuum [Fig. 7]. Unlock wand collar (l...

15 Tools 1. How to connect the hose assembly to the vacuum cleaner: Pull out and open the suction control dial by turning the lid located on the back of the vacuum cleaner. Insert the soft, rubber end of the hose assembly into the cleaning attachment opening. Push in while twisting the hose end to e...

16 The model and serial number of this product may be found on the back side of the unit. You should note the model and serial number of your unit in the spaces provided below, and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase. Date of purchase _____________________________________________...

17 Warranty What is Covered: This warranty covers any defects in material and workmanship in your new Riccar vacuum. How Long Coverage Lasts: Warranty coverage for Riccar R-Series household model vacuums lasts three years and one year for R-Series commercial model vacuums. Household models used comm...