Dirt Devil Featherlitea, Featherlite Bagless Owner's Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Operating and Servicing

l

nstructions

BWARNING:

Cleaner assembly may include small parts.
Small parts can present a choking hazard.

Please read these
instructions carefully before
using your Featherlite

@

Bagless.

Let us help you put your
cleaner together or answer
any questions, call:

1-800-321 -1 134

(USA & Canada)

www.dirtdeviI.com

For quick reference, please record your vacuum
information below.

Model

#:

Mfg. Code:

(Mfg. code located on the lower backside of cleaner)

02002

All

rights reserved #1-113122-000

5/03

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CONGRATULATIONS

You are now the proud owner of the Dirt Devila Featherlitea Bagless. The lightest upright with a
bagless design. You'll never buy another bag again with the unique bagless design that includes a
see-through dirt container for retrieving lost items. You'll also enjoy superior cleaning
performance with

12

amps of Maximum Vacuum Power.

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

Thank you for your support of Dirt Devila products.
Visit our

website at www.dirtdevil.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Feature Descriptions

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.Page

4

How To Assemble

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.Page

4

Hose Assembly and Tool Storage

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.Page

5

How To Operate

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.Page

5

FloorICarpet Cleaning

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.Page

5

Above Floor Cleaning

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.Page

5

Carpet Settings

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6

How To Transport Cleaner

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6

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Dirt Container & Filtration: Removal and Replacement .Page

6

Filter Removal and Replacement

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.Page

7

Belt or Brushroll Removal and Replacement

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.Page

7

General Maintenance

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.Page

7

Lightbulb Removal and Replacement

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.Page

8

Troubleshooting Guide

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.Page

8

LIMITED WARRANTY

To the consumer, Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. warrants this vacuum cleaner to be free of defects in material or workmanship commencing upon the date of the original
purchase. Refer to your vacuum cleaner carton for the length of warranty and save your original sales receipt to validate start of warranty period.

If the vacuum cleaner should become defective within the warranty period, we will repair or replace any defective parts free of charge. The complete machine must be

delivered

pre~~&I

to any ROYALa Authorized Sales & Warranty Service Station. Please include complete description of the problem, date of purchase, copy of original

sales receipt and your name, address and telephone number. If you are not near a Warranty Station, call the factory for assistance in the 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 belts, brushes,

bags, filters, bulbs or fan damage. 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).

THlS CLEANER IS INTENDED 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 POSITION WHEN USING THE HOSE AND ATTACHMENTS.
DO NOT LEAVE CLEANER UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN.
REGULARLY CHECK THE FILTERS TO 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

AND/OR CABLES SUPPLIED WITH THlS 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.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 recommended 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 nearest 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.
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.
Do not use without dirt container and filters in place.

Turn off all controls before unplugging.

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
Keep the vacuum cleaner on the floor. Only the hand-held vacuum cleaners may be set on furniture.

Cleaner must be in the upright position to lift the rotating brush off the carpet when doing above floor cleaning.

Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum cleaner.
Store the vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the vacuum cleaner away after use to prevent tripping accidents.
Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user. Proper voltage is listed on the

cleaner plate.

SAVE THESE 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. If the 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.

Fiq.

1

5

Fia

1

1. Cord Guide

2. Dirt Container Release Latch

3. HEPA Filter

4.

Headlight

5. Scuff Guard'" Bumper

6. Carpet Height Adjust Lever

7. Dirt Container

8.

Hose

Fiq.

2

fl

Fiu.

2

9. Crevice Tool

10. Carrying HandleIUpper Cord Wrap

11. Long Power Cord

12. Selector Window

13.

CarpetIHose Selector

14. Access Panel

15. Swivel Casters'"

16. Handle Release Pedal

17.

OnIOff Pedal

18. Cord Wrap with Quick Cord Release

19.

2-in-1

Tool - Dust BrushIUpholstery Tool

20. Extension Wand

screws enter from

top of upright

HOW

TO ASSEMBLE

TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

1.

Stand unit in upright position and place upper handle onto upright (Diagram

1).

2. Push upper handle onto upright, aligning upper handle with handle opening (Diagram 2).

3.

TWO

screws (supplied) enter from top of upright to secure handle (Diagram 3).

4

Diagram

1

Diagram

2

Diagram 3 Attach

Tools

Attach

flexible

hose

to

cleaner.

Insert

hose

handle

into side

of

cleaner.

A.

Telescopic

Wand

6.

Crevice

Tool

Press

down

f~rrnly.

C

2-~n-1

tool D.

Qulck

Cord

Release.

HOSE ASSEMBLY AND TOOL STORAGE

1. AlTACH HOSE: Attach the flexible hose to the cleaner (Diagram 1). Match the slots on the hose to the tabs on the hose inlet (Diagram IA).
Push down firmly on the cuff and turn clockwise. Insert the hose handle into the side of the cleaner. Press down firmly to secure (Diagram 2).

2.

ATTACH TOOLS: (Diagram 3) (A) Slide 2-in-1 tool onto tool clip on the back panel with bristles facing out.

(B)

Slide the Telescopic

wand, small end down, into the round slot behind handle.

(C)

Slip crevice tool into square slot behind handle.

3. CORD STORAGE: For tidy cord storage, wrap cord around hooks on back of cleaner. The Quick Cord Release turns for easy access

to the cord

(Dl.

HOW TO OPERATE

1. Plug cord into electrical outlet. 2. Turn cleaner "on". Power pedal located on left side of back of unit (Diagram

1). 3. To release handle push pedal to the side with foot (Diagram 2). 4. Use cord guide to store cord out of way while vacuuming.
FLOORlCARPET CLEANING

1. Handle should be in the upright position before adjusting the carpet setting (Diagram 4a). Adjust lever to match the surface being cleaned
(Diagram 3). Once height is selected the nozzle will go to the correct position. Pull and turn the selector to the desired position
before proceeding to clean. If the cleaner is difficult to push, adjust to a higher carpet level setting.

2. Move the handle and adjust it to the desired position for (a) storing the upright, (b) operating the cleaner, and (c) depress the handle
release pedal again to clean under low furniture (Diagram 4).

3. CarpetIHose Selector located on the lower back of the cleaner should be pointed up for the carpet cleaning (Diagram 5) and
to the left for hose cleaning (Diagram 5a).

NOTE:

Rotating brush could cause area rug fringe to become tangled within cleaner. Use caution when vacuuming throw rugs with fringe.

ABOVE FLOOR CLEANING

Cleaner must be in the upright position to lift the rotating brush off the carpet when cleaning above the floor.

1. Pull and turn the CarpetlHose Selector counterclockwise to the "hose" position to open up airflow to the hose (Diagram 5a).
CAUTION:

Brush agitator continues to rotate while hose is removed or in use and at all times while cleaner is on. Keep hair, loose

clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from brush area while cleaner is on.

2. Put cleaner in its upright position.

3.

Remove the hose from the side of the cleaner using the handle (Diagram 6).

4. Choose any of the handy accessories or use the hose alone. Simply push the attachment firmly onto the end of the wand or hose

handle. To remove tool, twist and pull apart gently.

5.

If

additional length is needed use the telescopic wand (See Diagram 1, page 6).

5

TELESCOPlC WAND:

Remove wand from cleaner by pulling out at the top (Diagram 1). Twist and pull wand apart for extra

length, as described on wand. Twist again to lock.

Diagram 1 Telescopic Wand

Remove wand from side of cleaner.

CARPET SETTINGS

IMPORTANT:

Put handle in the upright position before adjusting the carpet setting.

Adjust lever on nozzle to match the surface being cleaned (Diagram 2). If cleaner is difficult to push, adjust to a higher carpet setting.

HOW TO TRANSPORT CLEANER

Use the carrying handle on the back of the cleaner to move cleaner from room to room (Diagram 3).

NOTE:

Do not push cleaner forward while leaning on back casters. Do not pull cleaner on back casters.

Diagram

2

He~ght adjust lever.

Diagram 1 Release dirt container

Depress latch to remove dirt container.

Diagram

3

Use carrying handle on back of
cleaner to move from room to room.

Diagram 2 Remove Lid

Diagram

3

Remove and clean HEPARI-

Diagram 4 Replace dirt container

Remove

Id

by grasping both ter. Empty dirt container.

Filter must be in d~rt container before replac-

~andles and turning.

ing dirt contamer.

CLEANING DIRT CONTAINER & HEPA FILTER:

WARNING:

TO

REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.

For filter replacement (Part #2-JC0280-000) please call 1-800-321-1134 or visit www.dirtdevil.com to locate a dealer nearest you.
NOTE:

For best performance, replace filter yearly.

EMPTY & CLEAN DlRT CONTAINER:

1. Depress latch to remove dirt container from cleaner (Diagram 1). Remove lid by grasping both handles and turning lid counter­clockwise (Diagram

2).

2. Remove and clean filter (see instructions below). Empty dirt container (Diagram

3).

3. Use a sponge and lukewarm water to wipe dirt container clean.

4.

Replace Dirt Container:

Set aligning tab on bottom of dirt container into rectangular slot on the cleaner, and push to snap into place

(Diagram 4). If dirt container does not snap into place, check to make sure the lid and filter are secured properly.

CLEAN THE HEPA FILTER

located in dirt container:

1. Remove dirt container. Hold dirt container, grasp top of filter, twist and firmly pull the filter up and out.

2.

*Regular Maintenance:

Each time the dirt container is emptied, the filter should be cleaned. Gently tap the filter firmly against the inside
of a trash can until dirt stops falling from the filter. (Filter will be discolored after use, this will not affect the filter's performance.) Do not
brush the filter.

3.

Thorough Cleaning*:

If you should notice a decrease in the vacuum's power or suction, inspect the cleaner for clogs, empty the dirt cup

and remove all dust and debris from the filter. Once completely cleaned, the vacuum will immediately be ready for use.

4.

Replace the HEPA Filter:

Return filter to dirt container. Push filter into place to prevent dirt leakage. Return dirt cup to cleaner.

*

The cleaning instructions may vary depending on the dirt conditions. In some cases, more or less cleaning of the HEPA filter may be required.

Diagram 1 Remove & Replace Nozzle

Guard

Diagram 2 Remove belt

Use

Phillips

screwdriver

to remove 2 screws. Secure nozzle

Slide belt oft motor shaft.

guard

by

locabng he 3 tabs in he base and replacing screws.

BELT OR BRUSH REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

I

I

Diagram 3 Brushroll

Diagram

4

Replace Belt

LiH and remove brushroll.

Place belt In area of brushroll

without

br~stles.

1

BELT STYLE:

10

1

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE CHANGING BELT OR BRUSHROLL.

TO REMOVE BELT

Flip cleaner to expose nozzle base. Base should lay flat and face up. To remove nozzle guard, use Phillips

screwdriver to remove the two screws. Arrows (Diagram 1) show location of screws. Lift nozzle guard off. Slide belt off motor shaft

(Diagram 2). Lift and remove brushroll (Diagram 3). Dispose of old belt.

TO REPLACE BELT

1.

Place belt on motor shaft, then slip brushroll through belt. Place belt in area of brushroll without bristles (Diagram

4).

2.

With belt in place, pull and slide brushroll into nozzle (Diagram 3) making sure that the brushroll end caps are in the correct
orientation (Diagram 3a inset).

IMPORTANT:

Rotate brushroll manually to make sure belt is not twisted.

3. Reattach nozzle guard. Secure by locating the 3 tabs in the base slots and replace the screws (Diagram 1).

DEBRIS REMOVAL:

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.

1. Remove the four

(4)

screws located on lower backside of the cleaner (Diagram 1).

2. Remove the Access Panel.

NOTE:

Access panel should not detach completely from the unit.

It should remain attached to the lower

hose (Diagram 2

&

3).

3. Remove all visible debris (Diagram 3).

4.

Replace access panel and the four

(4)

screws (Diagram

4).

NOTE:

Make sure to check inlet behind dirt cup for any clogs. Refer to Dirt Container: Removal and Replacement - pg.

6.

"LIGHTBULB REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

TOOL

REQUIRED: FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER

WARNING:

TO

REDUCE

THE

RISK

OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING LIGHTBULB.

This

cleaner uses a common automotive lamp #906, 13.0 volts. To purchase

bulb

call 1-800-321-1134 or your local auto

parts

store.

1. Lean cleaner handle

back.

Insert end of

standard

(flat head) screwdriver into side slot

and

pry outward to pop headlight lens out

(Diagram

1).

2.

Pull bulb out of socket to remove. Do not twist. Push bulb into socket to replace (Diagram

2).

3.

Snap

headlight lens

panel

back into place.

WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING

PROBLEM

Cleaner won't run

Cleaner won't pick-up or
low suction

Dust escaping from cleaner

Cleaner tools won't pick-up

Headlight not working

Cleaner is difficult to push

POSSIBLE REASONS

1. Power cord not firmly plugged into outlet.

2.

Blown fuse or tripped breaker.

3. Needs service.

1.

CarpeVHose Selector on wrong setting.

2. Dirt container not installed correctly.

3. Dirt container full.

4. Brushroll worn.

5.

Broken or worn belt.

6.

Clogged filter.

7.

Nozzleldirt passage hose clogged.

8. Carpet height setting is incorrect.

9.

Hose inlet clogged.

1.

Dirt container full.

2. Dirt container not installed correctly.

3. Hose not installed correctly.

1. CarpeVHose Selector on wrong setting.

2. Hose clogged.

3. Hose inlet clogged.

4.

Access Panel clogged.

5.

Dirt container full.

6.

Filter clogged.

1. Bulb burnt out.

2. Loose electrical wires.

1. Carpet height setting is incorrect

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

1. Plug cord in firmly.

2.

Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace fuseheset breaker.

3. Take to service center or call 1-800-321-1134.

1. Select proper setting carpeVhose

-

Pg.

5.

2. Review Dirt Container Removal and Replacement - Pg.

6.

3. Empty dirt container - Pg.

6.

4. Replace brushroll - Pg.

7.

5.

Replace belt - Pg.

7.

6.

Remove filter and clean - Pg.

6.

7.

Remove access panel; remove obstruction OR
Remove hose; remove obstruction

-

Pg.

7.

8. Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate setting for
carpet being cleaned

-

Pg.

6.

9.

Remove hose and clean inlet - Pa.

5.

1. Empty dirt container - Pg.

6.

2.

Review Dirt Container Removal and Replacement - Pg.

6.

3. Review Hose Installation - Pg.

5.

1. Select proper setting carpeVhose - Pg.

5.

2. Remove hose and tools; remove obstruction - Pg.

5.

3. Remove hose and clean inlet - Pg.

5.

4. Remove Access Panel; remove obstruction - Pg.

7.

5.

Empty dirt container - Pg.

6.

6.

Clean filter - Pg.

6.

1. Replace bulb - Pg. 8.

2. Call 1-800-321-1134 for nearest authorized Royal" Dealer.

1.

Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned

-

Pg.

6.

ANY OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

CUSTOMER SERVICE

(1 -800-321 -1 134)

In the event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for an authorized RoyalB Dealer. Costs o any transportation to and from any place

of

repair are to be paid by the owner. The service parts used in this unit are easily replaced and readily available from an authorized Royal@ Dealer or
retailer. Always identify your cleaner by the model number and manufacturing code when requesting information or ordering replacement parts. (The
model number appears on the back of the cleaner.)