Cordless vacuum smells of burning plastic or hot electrics during or after use.

Safety first: Switch off the vacuum immediately, remove the battery, and allow the unit to cool completely before further inspection.

• Check brush bar and belt: Remove the floorhead and inspect the brush bar for jams. If the belt-driven brush bar is stiff or seized, the belt may have overheated and melted. Replace the belt and free the brush bar.
• Inspect for melted plastic: Look inside the floorhead and around the motor vents for signs of melted plastic or scorch marks. Replace any visibly damaged components.
• Clean filters and airflow path: Ensure all filters are clean and the airflow path is unobstructed to prevent motor overheating.
• Smell test: After cooling, smell near the main motor vents. A persistent burnt electrical smell often indicates motor winding damage. In this case, replace the main motor assembly.
• Do not continue using: If the burning smell returns quickly after a short test run, stop using the vacuum and replace the faulty component to avoid further damage or fire risk.