USE & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Guardian Technologies
Rechargeable
2-in-1 Stick Vac
with Silver Clean Technology
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Model No. GGS50
1-Year Limited Warranty
1.866.603.5900
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Date Purchased
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aSSEMBLy
DIRECTIoNS FoR uSE
1. press handle assembly button while inserting the handle into the handle opening on
the main body making sure not to pinch internal cord. handle assembly button will
snap into place when handle is fully connected. (Fig. 1)
STICk VaC
NoTE: Be sure hand vac is properly stored
on-board before using stick vac.
2. attach the power nozzle into the air intake of the main body making sure contacts
between the nozzle and body are aligned and inserted completely. (Fig. 2)
1. Slide the Selector switch to either Floor
(suction only/brushroll off) or carpET
(suction with brushroll on). (Fig. 4)
Fig. 4
2. use complete stick vac to remove dust and debris from barefloors and carpets.
3. Tools can be inserted at bottom of stick vac by removing nozzle base and inserting
tool into opening. ideal for hard-to-reach, above floor cleaning.
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CHaRGING
NoTE: use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
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IMPoRTaNT: Before first use, charge your vacuum for at least 24 hours.
Both power switches must be in the oFF position when unit is charging on base. if
charging light is not illuminated, press on/oFF button to assure unit is turned off.
remember, unit will not charge if charging light is not illuminated.
HaND VaC
1. press two side hand vac rElEaSE buttons and pull the hand
vac from the main unit. (Fig. 5)
CauTIoN: Do not allow the battery to run down completely before charging. Running
down battery will cause battery life to shorten severely.
2. Turn power switch on.
1. Connect charger into the charging port located on the side of the vacuum
(in the hand vac). (Fig. 3) Charge unit with hand vac stored on-board.
3. use for above floor cleaning such as counters, upholstery etc.
4. insert crevice tool/dust brush into the opening of nozzle to extend reach. (Fig. 6)
2. connect wall charger to the outlet.
3. a red charging light will illuminate when unit is charging. unit will be charged in
16-24 hours. recharge unit as soon as the motor power decreases noticeably. The
unit can be on a constant charge so it is always ready for use.
5. To replace the handheld unit, insert the dirt cup into the main body first then
press the upper portion of the hand vac into the main body until it’s secure. (Fig. 7)
6. Empty and clean dirt cup and filter after each use or when cup is full.
4. The light stays on and remains the same color even when the unit is fully charged.
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DIRT CuP & FILTER: CLEaNING aND REPLaCEMENT
IMPoRTaNT: For best results empty dirt cup and clean the filter after each use.
PoWER BRuSH
IMPoRTaNT: Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
CLEaNING
1. press dirt cup release and separate dirt cup to remove. (Fig. 8)
2. Grasp filter and pull to remove from cup. (Fig. 9)
3. Tap to remove dirt or debris from filter.
1. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, regularly remove hair, lint, strings,
threads etc. from the brushroll.
2. To remove brushroll for further cleaning turn tab on base of unit and remove
small cover. (Fig. 11) remove brushroll and endcaps. (Fig. 12) reverse process
to return to unit.
4. Empty dirt cup contents into trash bin.
5. return filter by aligning with dirt cup.
6. align and re-attach dirt cup/nozzle.
7. return hand vac to main stick vac body for storage and charging.
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BaTTERy DISPoSaL
To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of expired battery pack
properly. This product contains nickel-cadmium battery and must be disposed of
properly. local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in ordinary trash. consult your local waste authority for information
regarding available recycling and/or disposal options. For disposal information,
call the rechargeable battery recycling corporation at 1-800-8BaTTERy.
FILTER REPLaCEMENT
NoTE: For best performance, replace filter every 6 months.
1. remove filter as described in clEaninG inSTrucTionS.
2. Twist the filter to separate it from the filter adapter. (Fig. 10)
3. Keep the filter adapter and discard of old filter.
4. reattach filter adapter and new filter. Twist to secure.
5. return filter assembly to dirt cup.
WaRNING
upon removal, cover the battery packs terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape.
do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its
components. nickel-cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short
circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings
could result in fire and/or serious injury.
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replacement parts can be purchased by calling 1.866.603.5900
Replacement Filter Model No. FLT
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TRouBLESHooTING GuIDE
LIMITED WaRRaNTy
To the consumer, Guardian Technologies llc warrants this product to be free of
defects in materials and workmanship commencing upon the date of the original
purchase. Save your original sales receipt to validate start of warranty period.
PRoBLEM
SoLuTIoN
charge battery. charge for atleast 24 hours
before first use.
Battery not charged.
if this product should become defective within the warranty period, we will repair
or replace any defective parts free of charge. The complete machine must be
delivered pre-paid to any authorized Guardian Technologies llc warranty service
center. please include complete information on the problem, date of purchase, copy
of original sales receipt and your name, address and telephone number. if you are
not near a warranty station, call the factory for assistance in the uS and canada at
1.866.603.5900. use only genuine Guardian Technologies replacement parts.
make sure power switch is oFF before charging.
clean contacts with cloth.
contacts between unit and base are dirty.
contact customer service.
Call 1.866.603.5900.
Battery dead - won’t hold a charge.
contact customer service.
Call 1.866.603.5900.
needs service.
make sure adapter plug and socket are plugged
in properly.
make sure both the handheld unit and the stick are
turned to oFF while charging.
red indicator not lit.
The warranty does not include unusual wear, damage resulting from accident
or unreasonable use of the product. This warranty does noT cover bulbs. This
warranty does noT cover unauthorized repairs. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may have other rights (other rights may vary from state to
state in the u.S.a).
Low or no suction
1. Battery charge is getting weak.
1. charge battery.
2. Empty dirt cup.
3. clean or replace filter.
2. dirt cup is full.
3. Filter is dirty.
We consider the registration process important to ensuring superior service to our
customers, however submitting this card to Guardian Technologies llc is optional
and does not affect your right to utilize this warranty according to the conditions
above. if you have any questions or comments about our product call Toll Free at
Dust escaping from vacuum
1. dirt cup is full.
2. Filter is dirty.
3. hand vac is not in place.
1. Empty dirt cup.
2. clean or replace filter.
3. Store hand vac on-board main body.
1.866.603.5900 or send comments to:
aTTN Customer Service
Guardian Technologies LLC
7700 St. Clair avenue
Mentor, ohio 44060
Battery won’t charge
power button is in the on position.
Turn power button oFF
make sure switch on the handle is in the
carpET position.
power nozzle brush not rotating.
remove dirt, debris, hair from brushroll.
remove and return handheld to proper position making
sure the 3 prongs/contacts are clean and free of debris.
handheld unit works but stick does not.
contact customer service.
Call 1.866.603.5900.
Turn power button on both stick and hand vac to oFF.
machine does not stop when turned off.
aNy oTHER SERVICING SHouLD BE DoNE By aN auTHoRIZED
SERVICE REPRESENTaTIVE/CuSToMER SERVICE 1.866.603.5900.
in the event that further assistance is required, visit our website at
from any place of repair are to be paid by the owner. always identify
your product by the model number and manufacturing code when
requesting information or ordering replacement parts.
Guardian Technologies LLC
7700 St Clair Avenue | Mentor Ohio 44060
1.866.603.5900 | www.guardiantechnologies.com
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