Dirt Devil 88150 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:

1-800-321-1134

(USA & Canada)

www.dirtdevil.com

z WARNING:

Cleaner assembly may

include small parts,

Small parts can present

a choking hazard,

For quick reference, please recordyour
vacuum informationbelow.

Model #:
Mfg. Code:

(Mfg. codelocatedon the lower backsideof cleaner)

©2002AII rights reserved # 1-113119-000

5/03

THiSCLEANER iSiNTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

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

• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

• ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

• BRING CLEANER TO UPRIGHT POSITIONWHEN USING THE HOSE AND

ATTACHMENTS.

• DO NOT LEAVE CLEANER UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN.

• REGULARLY CHECK THE FILTERSTO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

• WARNING: DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTS TO CLEAN OUT THE HOSE SINCE
THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE.

• OCCASIONALLY REMOVE BRUSH AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM END CAPS TO

KEEP BRUSH ROTATING SMOOTHLY.

• WARNING: THE CORDS, WIRES, ANDIOR CABLES SUPPLIED WITH THiS

PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS, INCLUDING LEAD OR LEAD COMPOUNDS,
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH

DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER USING.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHEAPPLIANCE.

WARNING:TO REDUCETHERISKOF FIRE,

ELECTRICSHOCK OR INJURY:

Do not leave appliance 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 itto 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 free 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.

• Donotuseto pickupflammableorcombustibleliquids,suchasgasoline,
oruseinareaswheretheymaybepresent.

• Keepthevacuumcleaneronthefloor.Onlythehand-heldvacuumcleaners
maybesetonfurniture.

• Cleanermustbeintheuprightpositiontolifttherotatingbrushoffthecar-
petwhendoingabovefloorcleaning.

• Donotuseanextensioncordwiththisvacuumcleaner.

• Storethevacuumcleanerindoors.Putthevacuumcleanerawayafteruse
topreventtrippingaccidents.

• Usingimpropervoltagemayresultindamageto themotorandpossible

injurytotheuser.Propervoltageislistedonthe

cleanerplate.

• UnplugbeforeconnectingTurboTool(TurboToolisoptionalonsomemodels).

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

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 polarized outlet only one

way. Ifthe plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does

not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.

CONGRATULATIONS

You are now the proud owner of a Dirt Devil ®.We trust ),our new pur-
chase will bring you many ),ears of satisfaction.

Our company designed and developed this product with you in mind.

We are very proud of our products and hope that you are equally sat-
isfied with their quality and performance.

Thank you for your support of Dirt Devil ® 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

Body to Nozzle Assembly ........................... Page 6

Tool Caddy Assembly ................................. Page 6

Handle to Body Assembly ........................... Page 6

How To Operate ............................................... Page 7, 8

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

Above Floor Cleaning ................................. Page 8

Dirt Container & Filtration: Removal

and Replacement ...................................... Page 9

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

Troubleshooting Guide ..................................... Page 11

LIMITED WAR_NTY

Tothe consumer, Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. warrants this vacuum cleaner to be free of defects in materi-
al or workmanship commencing upon the date of the original purchase. Referto your vacuum cleaner

carton for the lengthof warranty and save your original sales receiptto validatestart of warranty period.
If the 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_
AuthorizedSales & Warranty Service Station. Please include complete description otthe problem, day
of purchase, copy of original sales receipt and your name, address and telephone number. If you are

not near a Warranty Station, call the tactor_ for assistance at USA & Canada:
1-800-321q134. 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
have other rights (Other rights may vary from state to state in the USA).