Electrolux EPIC 6000 doesn't run , the ? light flashes !

[TedElectro59]

I have an Electrolux EPIC 6000 doesn't run , the ? light flashes ?
I don't have a hose for it , is that why ?
What could be the problem ?

 

[kirbyman65]

im not an expert on these newer Electrolux machines, but im pretty sure it won’t start if there’s no bag. Ones fitted right? This might help,