Nilfisk-Advance America 12D Manuel D’Utilisation

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GREEN

RED

CONDITION

FUNCTION

1.

ON

OFF

Normal operation

In normal operation, the green light is constantly illuminated.

2.

OFF

ON - 
BLINKING

Brush position too low
(heavy loading)

1.

 

If the condition 2, red light blinking, continues for 10 seconds or more, the control 
module will cut out the power supply to the brush motor.

2.

. 

The red light will still be illuminated until you turn off the switch or unplug the cord.

 3.

OFF

ON

Brush stalled

1

.  

The red light will be constantly illuminated and the control module will instantly cut 
the power supply to the brush motor, if the brush was stalled accidentally.

2

.  

The red light will still be illuminated until you turn off the switch or unplug the cord.

OPERATING THE VACUUM CLEANER 

1. Release the power cord from the cord hooks (2) at the backside of 

the vacuum cleaner. Turn the lower hook so that the cord is released. 
Unwind the whole power cord . 

2. Adjust the height of the handle, by pushing at the handle lock button (4) 

and then pull or push at handle to comfortable height.

3. Add the cord to the hook of the handle in order to make an anti strain 

function. Then plug-in the power cord into a electrical outlet.

4. Turn the Main Power Switch  (17) ON. “l” is ON and “O” is OFF. Now 

the vacuum motor will start.

5. Step on the Pedal (11) and then tilt the cleaner backwards. Now the 

brush motor will start (Dual-versions only). Dual-versions, the green 
light (7) at the brush housing (9) will come on to indicate that the brush 
motor is running. On single motor versions, the brush is always turning 
when on.

6. Turn the Height Adjustment Knob (10) to adjust the height that the 

brush will operate in - depending on the material at the surface to 
be vacuumed. For carpets with short textiles the brush should in the 
lower position. Turn the knob to the left (when you are placed in front 
of the machine) to lower the brush. For carpets with longer textiles the 
brush should in a higher position. Turn the knob to the right (when you 
are placed in front of the machine) to set the brush at a higher level. If 
the red light comes on, slowly turn the knob in the opposite direction 
until the light goes off (Dual-version only).

If the red light (8) stays on continuously,  there may be debris wrapped 
around the brush, during operation. On double motor units, this can 
cause the overload protector for the brush motor to trip. If this occurs, 
turn the Main Switch (17) OFF and unplug the power cord.  Remove any 
debris from the brush and plug in the power cord, turn the Main Switch 
(17) back ON. This will automatically reset the overload protector. If the 
overload protector trips repeatedly contact your dealer for service. For 
more information of the light indicators on the Dual-versions - see the 
table below.

 Always disconnect the power cord before performing any 

machine maintenance.

Whenever (15) “Restricted Airfl ow Light” indicator comes on, check the 
following: Is the bag full and needs to be changed or is the tube, hose or 
nozzle blocked.
For details of dust bag replacement see separate instruction in this 
manual. If the light comes on before the bag is full, the inside of the bag 
may be coated with very fi ne dust (change the bag), or debris may be 
built up somewhere between the brush and the bag.  

IMPORTANT ! 

Foot pedal must be used to 
release base to 
operating/non operation 
position. Failure to do so 
could result in damage to the 
release  mechanism. 

 

LIGHT INDICATION AND FUNCTION FOR THE BRUSH MOTOR

  (DUAL - Double Motor Units only!)

4

5

5

6

1

2

1

3