| Q1. |
My power head sounds like it is
working but isn't picking up properly. What
could be wrong? |
It is most likely
that your drive belt has either stretched or
broken. This can happen over time just through
wear and tear. The belt also acts as a safety
valve if you accidentally try to pick up something
which jams the spinning brush - rather than the
motor taking the stress, the belt will break.
(Hint: If you have a rug with tassels, always work
an power brush from the rug to the floor
rather than the other way.)
| Q2. |
When should I change my
Tri-Star vacuum cleaner
bag? |
You should change
your filter bag each month depending on how
much you use you vacuum. Periodically check
the bag and ensure that it doesn't get too
full.
| Q3. |
When should I change
filters? |
Filter should be
changed every year. If filters are not
maintained, the air that exits your machine
will not be as clean and blockages may put
extra stress on the vacuum cleaner motor and
reduce its effective life.
| Q4. |
My Tri-Star has a
musty smell. How can I get rid of
this? |
Often you can remove
or reduce a musty smell by replacing bags and
filters. If you get your vacuum cleaner serviced
this will be done as well as having your motor
blown clean. If you don't use paper bags in your
tri-star you could need a new cloth bag.
Using the paper bags will prevent the cloth
bags from getting this smell.
You can also purchase specially made perfumed pads
for your vacuum cleaner that are placed after the
last filter and perfume the air as it exits your
vacuum cleaner.
| Q5. |
Can I use any type of
paper or plastic bag in my Tri-Star |
No. Never use
plastic bags in your tristar. This has the
effect of suffocating your machine from a cooling
airflow and will almost certainly damage your
vacuum cleaner. Use only proper vacuum cleaner
bags made to fit your model. These bags are a
special type of material that stop the dirt whilst
allowing a good airflow through your
machine.
