• Do not use on wet surfaces. • Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. • Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments. • Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an authorized servicing dealer. • Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. • Do not handle system or appliance with wet hands. • Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked. Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow. • Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. • Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes. • Turn off all controls before unplugging. • Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. • Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present. • Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting either hose or motorized nozzle. • The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if damaged, cut or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects. • Do not leave vacuum or brush when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Intended for Household Use Only Parts & Features It is important to know your vacuum cleaner’s parts and features to assure its proper and safe use. Review these before using your cleaner. WARNING Always unplug the EG1400 before cleaning the brush area as brush may suddenly restart. Failure to do so can result in personal injury. Assembly Instructions WARNING! Do NOT plug into electrical supply until assembly is complete. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or injury. 1. Slide wands together until Wand wand button 1 snaps into 1 place. Turn wand Fig. A button 1 to the slotted area of the wand swivel. (Fig. A) The swivel allows you to turn the handle to the left side to reach under low furniture. 2. Insert connected wands into the EG1400 until the wand button 2 snaps into place. 3. Secure cord into the cord holder on wand swivel. 4. Connect EG1400 plug into the plug holder. (Fig. B) Do NOT force. 5. Insert the hose handle into the wand until the lock button snaps into place. (Fig. C) Be Fig. B Fig. C sure the hose is not twisted. To remove: Press handle release button and pull up on handle. To remove wands: Step on wand quick release pedal, then pull up on wands. 6. Insert the hose wall adapter into the vacuum inlet valve. Plug the 120V cord into the nearest electrical outlet if hose is equipped with a pigtail. 1 2 Cord Holder General Operation • The EG1400 is controlled by the on/off power control switch located on the hose handle. The headlight will operate when the EG1400 is turned on. • To lower wand from the upright position, simply press on the handle release pedal. • The powerhead has a pile height pedal for various carpet heights. (Fig. D) Select a pile height setting by pressing the small pedal on the rear of the EG1400. Use the extra low setting for short napped carpets and the high setting for plush carpets. Fig. D CAUTION: Do NOT leave the EG1400 running in one spot in the upright position for any length of time. Damage to carpet may occur. Attachments Using attachments on the hose handle: 1. Press handle quick release button, then pull up on handle. (Fig. E) NOTE: if the EG1400 is attached, turn the powerhead off before removing handle from wands. 2. Slide attachments firmly on hose handle as needed. In some cases, the button may need to be depressed to allow the attachment to slide up higher where it can seal on the metal tube. Fig. E Using attachments on wands: 1. To remove the wands from the EG1400, lock wands in straight-up position. (Fig. F) Fig. F Fig. G 2. Press wand quick release pedal with foot and pull straight up out of the EG1400. (Fig. G) The plug and cord do not have to be removed to use attachments on wands. 3. Put attachment on wands as needed. In some cases, the button may need to be depressed to allow the attachment to slide up higher where it can seal on the metal tube. Performance Features Edge Cleaner Active brush edge cleaners are on both sides of the EG1400. Guide either side of the EG1400 along baseboards or next to furniture to help remove dirt trapped at carpet edges. Overload Protector The EG1400 has built-in protection against motor and belt damage should the agitator jam. If the agitator slows down or stops, the overload protector shuts off the EG1400. The power unit will continue to run. To correct the problem, turn off the power unit, remove obstruction, the press Overl...