DIRTDEVIL M086365WCA User Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
Operating and Servicing
Instructions
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instructions carefully before
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THlS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IMPORTANT
When you use an appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
BRING VACUUM CLEANER TO UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN USING THE HOSE
AND ATTACHMENTS.
DO NOT LEAVE VACUUM CLEANER UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED
REGULARLY CHECK THE FILTER 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
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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
OF
IN.
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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
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 -1 134 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.
by
or
Do not use without dust bag andlor 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.
Vacuum 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.
Only use attachments and hoses recommended by the manufacturer. Use the
vacuum cleaner only as stated in this manual.
Unplug before connecting *Power Brush Tool.
*NOT AVAILABLE ON ALL MODELS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is 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.
WARNING:
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CONGRATULATIONS
You are now the proud owner of the Dirt DeviP. We trust your new purchase
will bring you many years of satisfaction.
Our company has designed and developed this product with you in mind.
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
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Safety Instructions
Features Page
How to Assemble Page 6
How
Paper Bag: Removal
Filter: Removal
Belt or Brushroll: Removal
Lightbulb: Removal
Transporting Cleaner.
Troubleshooting Guide.
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Handle Page
Tool Storage. Page 6
To
Operate. Page 6,7
FloorICarpet Cleaning.
Above Floor Cleaning
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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
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 a Warranty Station, call
the factory for assistance at USA
The warranty does not include unusual wear, damage resulting from accident or unreasonable use of the vacuum
cleaner. This warranty does not cover brushes, bags, 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).
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Canada: 1-800-321-1 134. Use only genuine Royala replacement parts.
IMPORTANT: USE ONLY GENUINE ROYALa REPLACEMENT PARTS.
NOTE: RETURN WARRANTY CARD TO REGISTER YOUR CLEANER
oreoaid
to any ROYALa Authorized Sales
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FRONT VlEW
BACK VlEW
FRONT VlEW
Grip Handle
Front Panel Release Lever
Front Panel
Filter Cage
Headlight
Scuff Guard'" Bumper
Carpet Height Adjustment Knob
Full Bag Indicator
Stretch Hose
BACK VlEW
10. Upper Hose Wrap
11.
Cord Guide
12. Upper Cord Wrap with Quick Cord
Release
13. Dust Brush
14. Hose Handle
15. Long Power Cord
16. Lower Cord Wrap
17. Handle Release Pedal
18. Swivel Casters'"
19. OnIOff Pedal
20. Crevice Tool
21. Extension Wand
22. Carry Handle
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ASSEMBLY
upper handle onto
upright.
screws provided into
the holes on the back
Attach the flexible hose to
the cleaner. Match slots on
the hose to the tabs on the
hose inlet. Push down
firmly on the cuff and turn
clockwise to secure.
TOOL STORAGE
CARPET SETTINGS
(located on back of handle)
to secure. cleaner. Press down
Insert the hose handle
into the side of the
firmly to secure.
CORD STORAGE
(A): Slide the dust brush onto
tool clip on the back panel with
bristles facing out.
crevice tool into square slot in
midsection of back panel.
Slide the extension wand,
small end down, into the round
slot on the back panel, left
side.
NOTE:
The cleaner may be in the upright or operating position to adjost carpet setting.
ADJUSTING IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION:
NOTE:
The knob will rotate easily.
placed in the operating position, the setting will be in the correct position.
ADJUSTING IN THE OPERATING POSITION:
NOTE:
The knob will rotate with some resistance.
knob is rotated.
(0):
Slip
(C):
Rotate the knob to the desired setting.
Once the carpet setting is selected, and the cleaner
Rotate the knob to the desired setting.
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For tidy cord storage, wrap
cord around hooks on side of
cleaner with quick cord
release. The quick cord
release turns for easy access
to the cord.
The nozzle will raise and lower as the
WARNING:
NOTE:
FULLY ASSEMBLE BEFORE OPERATING.
Cleaner must be
in
CARPET CLEANING
the uprightposition to
lift
the rotating brush off the carpet when cleaning above the floor:
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Plug cord into
1
electrical outlet.
Turn cleaner "on".
Power Pedal located
on lower left side
of back of unit.
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With foot, depress the handle
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release pedal on the riaht side
of the cleaning nozzli.
Rotating brush could cause
area rug fringe to become tangled within cleaner. Use caution
when vacuuming throw rugs
with fringe.
Note:
ABOVE FLOOR CLEANING
accessories or use the
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WARNING:
NOTE:
tell your bag needs replacing
Do not exceed marked fill line on paper bag. Different types of dirt may require bag replacement more often.
FULL
Check the paper bag, and if full, replace as described below. If not, the cleaner may have a clogged dirt passage
(See "Trouble Shootina" Pa.
TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.
Unplug
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cleaner before changing paper bag. Cleaner must have paper bag in place at all
BAG INDICATOR:
when you experience less suction or when the Full Bag lndicator changes to yellow.
When the Full Bag Indicator window changes to yellow,
10).
it
hose alone. Simply push
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or hose handle. To
times.
You can
may be time for a new paper bag.
Pull release lever
on front panel to
remove front panel.
REMOVE:
cardboard collar of
paper bag with both
hands and pull past installing. Press in on dirt tube with posts. Reattach front
raised locking tabs opening to clear both hands. panel.
on the dirt tube. paper away from not to let the bag get
Dispose of old paper hole. caught between the
bag. front and back
Grasp
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Expand bag away lar and push past
from hole before raised locking tabs
:
Grip cardboard col-
Fold bag inward about
3"from bottomtorest
on top of bag support
NOTE:
Be
sure
panel.
WARNING:
NOTE:
UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE CHANGING FILTER.
Filter should be cleaned as needed.
BAG CHAMBER FILTER (INTERNAL)
Located under the paper bag.
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inside of front panel.
Shake or brush excess
dirt off of filter. Replace
filter by pushing filter
onto front panel tabs.
TO REMOVE OLD
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BELT
Lay cleaner flat and flip cleaner to
expose nozzle base. To remove
nozzle ouard. use
remove-the four
show location of screws.
a
screwdriver
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(4)
screws. Arrows
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Lift nozzle guard and
assembly off. Lift and
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remove
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dld belt.
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Place belt onto motor shaft. Slip
brushroll through belt. Place belt in
area of brushroll without bristles
(inset).
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With belt in place, pull and slide
brushroll into nozzle (Diagram 4)
making sure that the brushroll end
caps are in the correct orientation
(Diagram
ROTATE BRUSHROLL MANUALLY IN
BOTH DIRECTIONS TO MAKE SURE
BELT IS NOT TWISTED OR PINCHED.
4
inset). IMPORTANT:
Reattach nozzle
guard. Place
wheel assembiy bracket
through hole in bottom of
nozzle. Caspirateur doit &re
pose
a
plat pour remplacer le
dispositif de protection du
suceur.
Replace 4 screws. Note:
A
Make sure
bumper is secure before replacing
screws.
TOOL REQUIRED: FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
This cleaner uses a common automotive lamp
or your local auto parts store.
Remove front panel.
REPLACING LIGHTBULB.
Lay cleaner flat. Insert
end of standard screwdriver into the side slot
and pry outward to pop
headlight lens out.
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UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE REMOVING OR
#906,13.0
volts. For bulb replacement call
Pull bulb out of socket
to remove. Push bulb
into socket to replace.
Sna~ headliaht lens
panel back into place.
Reattach front panel.
Use the carrying handle on the back of the cleaner to move cleaner from room to room (See Pg.
NOTE:
Do not push cleaner fonvard while leaning on back casters, pull cleaner on back casters, or attempt to
lifl cleaner using upper handle.
1-800-321-1134
5,
#22
for location).
WARNING:
TO REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING
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Cleaner tools won't
pick-up
1
2.
Blown fuse or tripped breaker.
32.
NEds sewicer
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4.
Thermal Protector actrvated.
5.
Clogged filter pad.
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Nouleldrrt passage clogged.
7.
Carpet herght settrng is incorrect.
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9.
Bag inlet clogged.
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Hose cloaaed.
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2.
Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace
fuselreset breaker
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4.
Allow cleaner to cool - Pg.
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5.
Clean or replace filter - Pg.
6.
Remove base nozzle cover - Pg.
obsinrction OR remove hose
7.
Set carpet herght adjustment to approprrate
settrng for carpet being cleaned
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9.
Remove hose & paper bag and clean rnlet
Pg.
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7.
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Remove hose and tools: remove obstruction
3.
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8,
remove
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Pg.
5.
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Pg.
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6.
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Ckaner is difficult
to push
Belt burns or
l
breaks
ANY OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
In the event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for an authorized Royalm Dealer. Costs of 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 avail-
able 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.
1.
Carpet height setting is incorrect.
1
1.
Brush may be jammed
2.
Brush End Caps are clogged with
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debris.
1
3.
Carpet
Height Setting is incorre
4.
Belt is broken.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
(The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner.)
with
debris.
(1 -800-321 -1 134)
1.
Set carpet height adjust lever to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned
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1.
Remove brush - Pg.
2.
Remove brush. Determine if End Caps rotate
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freelv. If not, replace brushroll - Pa.
3.
Set Carpet Height adjustment
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setting
4.
for
Replace belt - Pg.
8.
carpel being cleaned - Pg.
8.
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Clean brush or debris.
to
appropriate-
Pg.
6.
8.
6.
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