Interesting...
When I was a little kid, my parents owned a Fantom Fury vacuum. They bought it off of an infomercial around the late 90s. It was in my mind the best vacuum cleaner ever made. I remember when my mom used it as our daily driver in our 2-bedroom apartment with dark brown carpeting and three cats. I also remember the way that the collection bin was emptied.
Now if anybody is wondering, what is the deal with my vacuum cleaner obsession? I have autism. There's just something about vacuums that fascinates me. I think it's the way that they operate and make noise. Using one gives me a sense of satisfaction that I'm getting things clean.
Funny thing is, 10 years ago, I was in 5th grade and I was NUTS about vacuum cleaners! I would have regular conversations at school with my teachers about vacuum cleaners, and they would bring in photos and manuals of their machines. It may sound crazy, but it is a true story. But ironically, I never operated a vacuum back then, because I was afraid of the noise. So I gave up on vacuums after "graduating" from elementary school.
A few years later, we got a Dyson DC07 Animal, and being 13 at the time, I eventually decided to give vacuuming a shot. It was a great experience. I got hooked pretty quickly.
Somehow, this simple childhood fascination has evolved into one of my greatest passions. I am a bit of a collector. I study the design, maintenance and manuals of vacuums.
Yes, I have been to other places where owners don't bother with maintaining their vacuums. Earlier today, I was working at a restaurant, and they have a Bissell cordless stick/hand vac. When I got to vacuum, the thing was clogged at the floor nozzle. I've had to unclog that numerous times, as well as empty the dust bin before and after using it. I've also had to untangle the brushroll. However, nobody has complained of the vacuum not picking up right.
On those SEBO canisters that you mentioned, having the manual on board must be really handy, especially if you have a problem with your vacuum! You can just slide out the manual from the tool door rather than digging through your house to find the right manual.
Below is a pic of what looks like the Fantom Fury I used to own. This is not my pic, it's from an online listing for the Fury.
