OWNER’S MANUAL
Model EP825
120V., 60 Hz, 12 Amps
EURO-PRO Operating LLC
94 Main Mill Street, Door 16
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
1 (800) 798-7398
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SHARK TRAILBLAZER
Upright Vacuum
TO ORDER REPLACEMENT BAGS, FILTERS OR
BELTS
for Model EP825
Call:
1 (800) 798-7398
Monday to Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
or
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FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT
for Model EP825
Call:
1-800-798-7398
Monday to Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
Please Note:
Both the Pre-Motor and Post Motor Filters are washable. They should however be
replaced every three (3) months to ensure peak performance of your vacuum.
9. Exhaust Filter
10. Front Panel
11. Full Bag Indicator
12. On/Off Switch
13. Lock Plate
14. Motorized Power Head
15. Handle Release
16. Head Light
1. Upper Handle
2. Flexible Hose
3. Main Body
4. Dusting Brush
5. Hose Connector
6. Crevice Tool
7. Nested Extension Tubes (2)
8. Carpet Height Adjustment Knob
Important:
Make sure that the Filters have completely air dried for 24 hours before inserting
back in the vacuum.
Please Note:
The Cloth Bag is washable. Let the cloth dust bag air dry completely for 24 hours
before replacing into the vacuum. It should however be replaced every three (3)
months to ensure peak performance of your vacuum.
Technical Specifications
Voltage:
Power:
120V., 60Hz.
12 Amps
Never reuse the paper bags.
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PROBLEM SOLVING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition when it was
shipped from the factory. If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily
when the cause is found. Therefore, this checklist is provided for your convenience.
Assembling Your Vacuum Cleaner
WARNING: Always remove the
power plug from the wall outlet
before assembling or removing
accessories.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE
1. Not properly plugged into
wall outlet.
2. No electricity in wall outlet. 2. Check fuse or breaker.
3. On/Off switch not turned
on.
4. Motor thermostat tripped.
5. Blown fuse/tripped
breaker.
1. Carefully unpack all components,
set aside packaging.
2. Lift vacuum body to upright
position.
3. Remove the screws (2) that are
already attached to the body.
(Fig. 1)
4. From the rear of the vacuum, align
the handle with groove and slide
onto vacuum. If necessary, use
thumb and finger pressure to slide
handle into position.
1. Plug in firmly.
Cleaner Won’t
Run
3. Push on/off switch to on
4. Reset motor thermostat. (page 7 )
5. Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
Fig. 2
Carpet Height Adjustment
WARNING: To avoid injury,
keep loose clothing, hair,
1. Change dust bag. (page 5)
2. Adjust setting. (page 3)
3. Remove obstruction.
4. Remove power head cover and
remove obstruction.
1. Full dust bag.
fingers and all other parts of
body away from any moving part
(such as the beater brush). Turn
off the switch and unplug the
vacuum before adjusting the
vacuum for the carpet height.
To select a pile height setting:
1. Turn vacuum cleaner "Off".
2. Select a pile height setting by tilting
the vacuum cleaner back until the
front wheels are lifted slightly off the
floor.
2. Wrong pile height setting.
3. Clogged nozzle.
4. Clogged dust inlet port.
5. Clogged hose.
6. Broken belt.
7. Hose not inserted fully.
8. Dirty filters.
5. Once handle is in place, attach the
handle with the screws (2).
Cleaner Won't
Pick Up
5. Remove obstruction.
6. Replace belt. (page 6)
7. Push hose in securely.
8. Clean / change filters. (page 6)
Cleaner Picks
Up Moveable
Rugs Or Pushes
Too Hard
1. Wrong pile height setting. 1. Adjust setting. (page 3)
3. Turn the height adjustment knob to
the desired setting.
1. Replace belt. (page 6)
1. Broken belt.
2. Belt installed incorrectly.
Fig. 1
Suggested Pile Height Setting:
Agitator Does
Not Turn
2. Check belt changing and agitator
You may need to raise the height of the
vacuum to make some jobs easier,
such as scatter rugs and longer pile
carpets. Suggested settings are:
cleaning. (page 6)
How to Start
Air Flow
1. Attachment use restricts
air flow.
2. New carpet debris
clogging air path.
The upright vacuum can be used on
multiple types of carpeting, bare floors
or upholstery with attachments. When
using the attachment tools such as the
crevice tool and the dusting brush,
place the handle of the vacuum in the
upright position and the carpet height
adjustment to the “High Carpet” setting.
1. Adjust the motorized power head for
the correct carpet height from low to
high.
2. Plug power cord into electrical
outlet.
3. Step on the handle release button to
release the handle. (Fig. 2)
4. Press the On/Off button to the On
position.
5. You are now ready to vacuum.
Restricted With
Attachment Use
Sound Changes
1. Check attachment.
2. Remove obstruction.
: shag carpet, long pile, plush
scatter rugs, tools
: medium to long pile
: short to medium pile
: very low pile, hardwood
floors
Place unit in "HIGH" setting when using
attachments to prevent possible floor
damage.
Attention: Special care is required
when vacuuming certain types of carpet
or floor covering. Always check the
carpet or floor covering manufacturer's
recommended cleaning instructions
before vacuuming.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Using the Attachments
5. Changing the Head Light Bulb:
Extension
Tube (2)
Motor Thermostat
Warning:
• Always turn vacuum "Off" before
attaching the accessories.
• Do NOT place hands or feet
underneath the agitator brush at
any time. When using the
attachments, the agitator brush
continues to rotate.
• Do NOT allow the vacuum cleaner
to remain in just one place for a
long period of time as the agitator
may damage the floor surface.
• NEVER place the vacuum cleaner
on furniture, the fringed area of
rugs, deep pile carpeting or
carpeted stairs. The ideal position
for the vacuum cleaner when
using any attachment is for the
unit to be on a level surface with
the handle in the upright position
and the carpet height adjustment
knob in HIGH.
Warning: Always disconnect from
power source when servicing or
cleaning the unit. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or
personal injury from cleaner suddenly
starting.
Important: This unit is equipped
with a motor protective thermostat. If
for some reason the vacuum cleaner
should overheat, the thermostat will
automatically turn the unit off. Should
this occur:
• Push the On/Off button once.
• Disconnect the plug from the
power source.
• Check the source of overheating
problem. (i.e. clogged hose or
filter)
• If clogged hose or filter is found,
unclog the hose and replace the
filters.
• Wait at least 45 minutes before
attempting to reuse the vacuum.
• After unit has cooled down for
45 minutes, plug in the cleaner
and push the On/Off button. The
vacuum should start again.
• If the vacuum still does not start,
contact customer service at
1-800-798-7398.
Crevice
Tool
Dusting
Brush
• Turn unit “Off” and unplug from
wall outlet.
• Insert the edge of a flat edge
screw driver into the locking tab
on the headlight lens and pull the
handle of the screw driver
towards you. Do NOT push with
the blade of the screw driver
against the lens because it might
cause it to break.
• Remove the lens. (Fig. 12)
• Remove the light bulbs by pulling
them out carefully.
• Push the new light bulbs in and
replace the lens cover.
Hose
Connector
Fig. 3
WARNING: When the vacuum is
turned on, the beater brush will
continue to rotate. Avoid tipping
• Make sure that it snaps in place.
the vacuum or setting it on furniture,
fringed area rugs or carpeted stairs
while you are using the hose with the
attachments. Avoid leaving the
vacuum is one place for an extended
period of time, particularly on thick
carpet.
IMPORTANT: If the bag is not
inserted correctly into the housing, the
cover will not close. Please make
sure that the bag is inserted all the
way in until the latch catches
1. Place vacuum in its upright position.
2. Make sure that the vacuum cleaner
is NOT plugged into the electrical
outlet.
3. Turn the carpet adjustment knob to
the high pile position.
Note: Always replace the light bulb with
the same or smaller wattage size (12V
4W) to prevent damage to the
surrounding parts.
4. Pull the hose connector from the
rear of the vacuum and push the
desired attachment firmly onto the
end of the hose. (Fig. 3)
5. If additional length is required,
attach one or both of the extension
tube to the end of the hose and then
attach the crevice tool or dusting
brush to the end of the extension
tube.
otherwise front cover will not close.
Fig. 12
Lens locking tab
ATTACHMENT USE CHART
CLEANING AREA
Drapes
Between
Cushions
ATTACHMENT
Furniture
Stairs
Walls
DUSTING
BRUSH
CREVICE
TOOL
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Maintenance & Care
3. Changing the Filters:
4. Changing the Power Nozzle Belt:
A) Occasionally the power nozzle
drive belt will require changing,
the frequency will depend upon
the amount of use your vacuum
sees.
For best cleaning results, the dust bag
should be changed often. The use of
powder carpet fresheners can decrease
the effectiveness of the dust bag
filtering system by clogging the bag and
not allowing air to flow though properly.
We recommend that hard objects, pins,
broken glass, paper clips, etc. be
picked up from the floor before
vacuuming. Although, your vacuum will
pick them up, they could do severe
damage to the vacuum.
Use genuine Shark Trailblazer dust
bags, belts and filters only to insure top
performance from your vacuum.
A) This is best done every three
months or depending on the
amount of usage.
B) Remove the front panel of the
vacuum cleaner.
C) The post filter is facing the front
of the unit on the bottom and
the pre-motor filter is located
underneath the bag. To remove
the post motor filter, pull the
locking tab on the right and it
will snap out. To remove the
pre-motor filter, simply slide it
out.
D) To clean the filters rinse in
warm, soapy water. Filters
must by completely air dried for
24 hours before re-installing
into your vacuum.
B) Turn unit “Off” and unplug from
wall outlet.
C) Use a Phillips screwdriver and
remove the two screws from the
back of the motorized power
head cover. (Fig. 9)
D) Remove the two screws from
the bottom of the motorized
power head. (Fig. 10)
E) If the belt has broken, remove
any loose pieces before
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
replacing.
F) Grasp the beater bar at either
end and lift straight up.
1. Changing the Dust Bag:
Your vacuum comes with both paper
bags and a reusable cloth bag. To
change bags:
E) Once filters have been
replaced, replace front panel.
G) Place one end of new belt over
motor shaft and the other on
the round pulley end of the
beater bar. (Fig. 11)
H) Align the rubber supports at the
ends of the beater bar, with the
slots in the motorized power
head. Push into place. Ensure
that the cut-outs on the rubber
supports face upwards.
I) Replace the two screws from
the bottom of the motorized
power head and then replace
the cover. Then replace the
two screws from the back side
of the motorized power head.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
A) Unplug power cord from wall
outlet.
B) Remove the front panel of the unit.
(Fig. 4)
NOTE: DO NOT OPERATE THE
VACUUM WITHOUT ALL THE
FILTERS IN PLACE.
2. Emptying the Cloth Dust Bag:
A) Hold the dust bag over a
dustbin. Remove the
clip by sliding it off the dust
bag sideways. (Fig. 8)
B) Shake the contents of the
dust bag into the dustbin.
C) Close the dust bag by sliding
the clip back onto the bottom
edge of the dust bag.
Please Note: If you are using the cloth
dust bag, you should wash the
pre-motor filter in lukewarm water
once or twice a year. Always let
the pre-motor filter air dry
C) Remove the old dust bag by
holding the cardboard tab and pull
towards you. Remove carefully to
avoid dust/dirt spilling from dust
bag. (Fig. 5 & Fig. 6))
D) Take a new dust bag and while
holding the cardboard tab push the
bag over the opening of the dirt
discharge tube until it is seated
against the rear of the enclosure.
(Fig. 7)
E) Make sure that the entire bag is
correctly inserted inside the
housing, before replacing the front
panel. Always check the pre-
motor and post motor filters every
time you change the dust bag.
F) Once the new dust bag is in place,
replace the front panel by aligning
the bottom locking tabs with the
slots in the body, close cover
slowly allowing the front panel to
snap in place. The latch will
self lock.
completely for 24 hours. Make
sure that the filter is completely
dry before you put it back into the
vacuum cleaner.
Please Note: The cloth dust bag is
washable. DO NOT WASH IN
WASHING MACHINE. AIR DRY
FOR 24 HOURS ONLY. It
should however be replaced
every three (3) months to ensure
peak performance of your
vacuum.
Fig. 8
Note: The Cloth Dust Bag may be
washed in warm, soapy
water. Always allow the
cloth dust bag to air dry
completely for 24 hours
before replacing into the
vacuum.
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
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