Dirt Devil 87500, 87600, 87700, 87900, Vision 087500 Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

Operating and Servicing

Instructions

Please read these

instructions carefully

before using your cleaner.

Let us help you put your

vacuum together or

answer any questions call:

1o800o321o1134

(USA & Canada

www.dirtdevil.com

WARNING

Cleaner assembly may

include small parts.

Small parts can present

a choking hazard.

For quick reference, pRease record your
vacuum information bemow,

Modem #:
Mfg. Code:

(Mfg. codelocatedon the lower backsideo[ cleaner)

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@2003All rights reserved # 1z113169z000

5/03

THISCLEANERJSINTENDEDFORHOUSEHOLDUSEONLY.

mNPORTANTSAFETY mNSTRUCTmONS

When you use an appliance, basic precautions shouH be followed,
including the following:

• READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING THE APPLIANCE.

• ALWAYS FOLLOW THESESAFETYmNSTRUCTmONS.

• BRING CLEANERTO UPRIGHTPOSITIONWHEN USING THE HOSEAND
ATTACHMENTS.

• DO NOT LEAVECLEANERUNATTENDEDWHEN PLUGGEDraN.

• REGULARLYCHECKTHE FmLTERSTO CLEANOR REPLACE.

• WARNmNG:DO NOTUSE SHARP OBJECTSTO CLEANOUT THE HOSEStaNCE
THEY COULDCAUSEDAMAGE.

• OCCASmONALLYREMOVEBRUSHAND CLEANDEBRmSFROM ENDCAPSTO

KEEPBRUSHROTATmNGSMOOTHLY.

• WARNmNG:THECORDS, WmRES,AND/ORCABLESSUPPMEDWroTHTHINS

PRODUCTCONTAINSCHEMmCALS,INCLUDINGLEADORLEAD COMPOUNDS,
KNOWNTO THESTATEOF CALIFORNIATO CAUSECANCERAND BIRTH

DEFECTSOR OTHERREPRODUCTIVEHARM. WASHHANDSAFTERUSING.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHEAPPLIANCE,

TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIRE,

ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURY:

Do not leaveappliance when plugged in, Unplug from outlet when not in use

and before servicing,

Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces, Electrical shock could occur.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by

or near children,
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommend-

ed attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug, If appliance is not working as it

should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to a service center for inspection. Call 1-800-321-1134 for the near-

est service center,
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or

pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces,
Do not unplug by pulling on cord, To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands,
Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep flee of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,andallpartsofbodyawayfromopenings
andmovingparts.

Donotpickupanythingthatis burningor smoking,suchascigarettes,
matches,orhotashes.

Donotusewithoutdirtcontainerandfiltersinplace.
Turnoffallcontrolsbeforeunplugging,

Useextracarewhencleaningonstairs.
Donotusetopickupflammableor combustibleliquids,suchasgasoline,

oruseinareaswheretheymaybepresent.
Keepthevacuumcleaneronthefloor.Onlythehand-heldvacuumcleaners

maybesetonfurniture.
Cleanermustbeintheuprightpositiontolifttherotatingbrushoffthecar-

petwhendoingabovefloorcleaning.
Donotuseanextensioncordwiththisvacuumcleaner.

Storethevacuumcleanerindoors.Putthevacuumcleanerawayafteruse
topreventtrippingaccidents.

Usingimpropervoltagemayresultin damageto themotorandpossible
injurytotheuser.Propervoltageislistedonthecleanerplate.

UnplugbeforeconnectingTurboTool".
Ifunintendedoperationof thepropulsionshouldoccur-Returnthecleaner

handletothefulluprightpositionand/orturnoffpowertothecleaneratthe
footpedalswitch.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

WARNmNG'.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
wider than the other), This plug will fit in a polarizedoutlet only one way, If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reversethe plug, If it still does not fit, contact aquali-
fied electrician to install the proper outlet, Do not change the plug in any way,

CONGRATULATIONS

You are now the proud owner of a Dirt DeviF. We trust _our new

purchase will bring )ou man)' )ears of satisfaction.

Our company designed and developed this product with you in mind.
The Self=Propelled vacuum takes the eflbrt out of pushing and adjusts

to your cleaning pace, thanks to its advanced Electronic Drive System.
Simply set the control switch to your desired speed and the vacuum will
easily move along with you, in both f_rward and reverse directions.

For effortless cleaning with total control, nothing beats a Dirt Devil :s:
Self-Propelled vacuum!

Thank }ou fiw }our support of Dirt DeviP products.
Visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions ............................................ Page 2, 3

Feature Descriptions ........................................ Page 5

How to Assemble ............................................. Page 6

How To Operate ............................................... Page 6, 7

Floor/Carpet Cleaning ................................ Page 7

Self-Propelled Feature ................................ Page 7

Above Floor Cleaning ................................. Page 7

Dirt Container & Filtration: Removal

and Replacement ...................................... Page 8, 9

Belt or Brush: Removal & Replacement .......... Page 9, 10

Lightbulb: Removal & Replacement ................. Page 10

General Maintenance ....................................... Page 11

Troubleshooting Guide ..................................... Page 12

Tothe consumer,RoyalAppliance Mfg. Co.warrants this vacuum cleaner to befree of defectsin materi-
al or workmanship commencing upon the date of the original purchase, Refer to your vacuum cleaner

carton for the length ofwarrant_/and saveyour original sales receipt to validatestart of warranty period,

Ifthe vacuum cleaner should become defectivewithin the warranty period, we will repair or replace any

defective parts free of charge. The complete machine must be delivered _ to any ROYAL
Authorized Sales & Warranty Service Station, Please include complete description of the problem, day

of purchase, copy of original sales receipt and your name, address and telephone number, If you are

not near aWarranty Station, call the factor,/for assistance at USA & Canada:
1-800-321-1134, Use only genuine Royal replacement parts,

The warranty does not include unusual wear,damage resulting from accident or unreasonable use of
the vacuum cleaner. This warranty does not cover brushes, flat belts, filters and bulbs. This warranty

does not cover unauthorized repairs, This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also

haveother rights (Other rights may vary from state to state in the USA),

FRONT VIEW

BACK ViEW

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i 3 4

16-- _ 5 6

15-- 7

14-- __8

1 11

12

FRONTVtEW

1, Handle Grip

2. Handle
3, Turbo Toot"'
4, Crevice Tool (inside extension wand)

5. Extension Wand
& Dirt Cup Lid

7, See Through Dirt Cup

8. Dirt Cup Filter
9= Height Adjust Lever

10, Self-Propelled (E-Drive) Speed Switch
11, Headlight

12. Bumper
13, Clear Dirt Path Window

14, Lower Hose
15, Hose Wand
16, DirtCap Release Latch

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BACK VtEW

l& Self-Propel Switch

17. Hose Caddy
l& Hose

l& Dust Brush
20, Cord Guide

21, Cord Wrap withQuick Cord Release

22. Carrying Handle
23, Long Power Cord
24, Lower Cord Wrap

25, Wheels
2& Handle Release Pedal
27, OnlOff Pedal
2& Back Panel

29, Hose Clip

TOOLREQUIRED:PHILLIPSORFLATHEADSCREWDRIVER

Guidepowercordintoopen-

ing,Slideupperhandleinto

turbotoolcaddy,

INSTALLTURBOTOOLr=

Insert handle fastener into
the back of the turbo tool

caddy.

SECUREBACK HOSE

Insert the one (1) screw into

the front and tighten until

secure.

TOOL STORAGE

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Clip turbo tool onto the front
of theturbo tool caddy,

Wrap hose around back of
hose caddy (Diagram 1),

Push hose wand down into

the right side of cleaner

(Diagram la),

Attach tools: (a) Slide the

dust brush onto post on the
upper tool caddy with bris-

tles facing out. (b) Slide the

extension wand/crevice tool
into round slot on the front

right side of tool caddy,

CAUTION:Brushagitatorcontinuestorotate whilehose[sremovedor in useandat all times"whiledeoner is'on. Keep
hair,loose elo#lir_, fingers,andalI partsof bodyaway frombrusharea whilecleaneris on
Cleanermustbe intheupright positionto lilt the rotationbrush(_fflhe carpetwhencleaningabovethe floor.

CORD RELEASE HEIGHT ADJUST KNOB

_-_--s_) Turn quick Cord

Releasefor easycord .........Nil _, JJl I knob to match the

removal, Store cord ! _t!'11_7_ surface being

in cord guide (see cleaned, NOTE: For
Features- pg. 5) to I _l_--_ easiest ao_ustment,

keep out of the way j_" _)'/,_ place eleoner in full

__ whilevacuur'ning. /t_ "_ < ' upright position.