Dirt devil EDGE User Manual

ELECTRIC POWERHEAD

OWNER’S
MANUAL

Review this manual before operating
your EDGE Electric Powerhead

©Copyright 2009 H-P Products, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Subject Page

Safety Instructions ..................................................................................3

Assembling your Edge Powerhead ............................................................4

General Operation ...................................................................................5

Edge Attachments

Handle Attachments ................................................................................5

Wand Assembly Attachments ...................................................................5

Performance Features

Edge Cleaner ..........................................................................................6

Overload Protector ...................................................................................6

Suction Control ........................................................................................6

Maintenance and Care

Brush Cleaning ........................................................................................7

Belt Removal and Replacement ................................................................7

Brush Replacement .................................................................................8

Replacement Parts ...............................................................................10

Limited Warranty ...................................................................................11

Service Information ................................................................................11

2

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this vacuum system.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including
the following:

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:

• Unplug and disconnect power
before servicing.

• Do not use on wet surfaces.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy.

Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.

• Use only as directed in this

manual. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or

plug. If appliance is not working
as it should, has been dropped,
damaged or exposed to water,
return it to a service center.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use
cord as a handle, close a door on

cord, or pull cord around sharp
objects 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 system or appliance

with wet hands.

• Do not put any object into

openings.

• Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may
reduce airflow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.

• Do not pick up anything that is
burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Turn off all controls before
unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.

• Do not pick up flammable or
combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use it in any areas
where they may be present.

• The hose contains electrical wires.
Do not use if damaged, cut or
punctured. Avoid picking up
sharp objects.

• Always turn off this appliance
before connecting or discon­ necting either hose or motorized
nozzle.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Intended for Household Use Only

3

ASSEMBLING YOUR EDGE POWERHEAD

Before assembling your Edge Electric Powerhead for the first use,

be sure you have all parts.

Cord Management
Wand Connection

Thumb Saver
Button Lock

Adjustable Wand

Wand Release

Do not plug into electrical supply until

assembly is complete. Failure to do so could

result in electrical shock or injury.

1. Insert the wand into the opening located
on the neck of the electric powerhead.
The lower wand button lock will prevent
the wand assembly from detaching from
the Edge while in use.

2. Insert the hose handle into the wand

assembly. Insert the hose wall adapter
into the vacuum inlet valve. If your hose

has a “pigtail”, plug the 120V power
cord into the nearest electrical outlet.

To remove the wand, disconnect the power cord
and step on the wand release pedal, then pull up on
the wand.

WARNING:

Height Adjustment

Light

may suddenly restart. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

4

Neck

Neck Release

WARNING

Always unplug the Edge before cleaning the brush area as brush