DIRTDEVIL M088300B User 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 -1 134

(USA

&

Canada)

www.dirtdevil.com

AWARNING:

Cleaner assembly may

include small Darts.

Small parts can present

a choking hazard.

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For quick reference, please record your
vacuum information below.

Model

#:

~f~. Code:

(Mfg.

code located on the lower backside of cleaner)

02003

All

rights reserved

#

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2/03

THIS 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:

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 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.

DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTS TO CLEAN OUT THE HOSE SINCE

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 recom-

mended 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
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.

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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.
Unplug before connecting Turbo Tool.

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

it

does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
fied electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

still does not fit, contact a quali-

CONGRATULATIONS

You are now the proud owner of a Dirt Devilm. We trust your new pur­chase will bring you many years 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
satisfied 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
Feature Descriptions
How to Assemble

Body to Nozzle Assembly

Tool Caddy Assembly

Handle to Body Assembly

How To Operate

FloorICarpet Cleaning
Above Floor Cleaning

Dirt Container & Filtration: Removal

and Replacement Page
Belt or Brush: Removal & Replacement
Lightbulb: Removal

General Maintenance ..Page 11,12
Troubleshooting Guide

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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

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
Authorized Sales
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

1-800-321-1134. Use only genuine Royale 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

have other rights (Other rights may vary from state to state in the USA).

&

Warranty Sewice Station. Please include complete description of the problem, day

LIMITED WARRANTY

origmal sales receipt to val~date start of warranty period.

&

Canada:

DreDaid

to any ROYALe

also

FRONT

VlEW

BACK

VlEW

FRONT

1.

Handle

2.

Turbo Tool

3.

Crevice Tool (inside extension wand)

4. Extension Wand

5.

Dirt Cuo Lid

6.

See ~hiough Dirt Cup

7.

Dirt CUD Filter

8. Headlight

9.

Height Adjust Lever

10. Bumper

11.

Clear Dirt Path Window

12. Lower Hose Cuff

13.

Lower Hose

14. Hose Wand

15. Dirt Cup Release Latch

16. Cord Guide

VlEW

BACK

VIEW

17. Hose Caddy

18.

Hose

19. Dust Brush

20. Cord Wrap with Quick Cord Release

21. Carrying Handle

22. Long Power Cord

23. Swivel Casters"

24. Handle Release Pedal

25.

OnIOff Pedal

26. Back Panel

27. Hose Clip

28. Upper Tool Caddy

TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS OR FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER

BODY TO NOZZLE

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Slide the back panel onto
base. screws into the front of the

UPPER TOOL CADDY (BACK)

To

secure, insert two

back panel.

(2)

HANDLE (BACK) AND TURBO TOOL
CADDY (FRONT) ASSEMBLY

Slide end of long hose

onto back panel dirt tube. with holes on back
Turn counterclockwide panel. Slide handle for­to secure. ward. Insert two

Align carry handle holes

screws into the holes
and tighten until secure.

Place upper handle Attach turbo tool clip
onto upright. into turbo tool caddy.

(2)

..

Place turbo tool caddy onto Insert the two
the

front

midsection. and tighten, making sure

of the vacuum into the

the tool caddy is attached.

back

of the handle

(2)

screws

Clip turbo tool onto the Wrap hose around back of
front of the turbo tool
caddy. Push hose wand down into

TOOL STORAGE INSTALL DIRT CUP LID INSTALL DIRT CUP

hose caddy (Diagram
the right side of cleaner

(Diagram la).

1).

Align tabs on clear dirt passage
window with the slots on the

lower hose cuff. Push and turn
hose clockwise until secure.

~tt~~h tools: (a) slide the
dust brush onto post

upper tool caddy with bris-

ties

facing out,

extension wandlcrevice tool

into round slot on the front
right side of tool caddy.

CORD RELEASE HEIGHT ADJUST LEVER

(b)

Slide the

on

the

Align slots on lid with tabs on cup
twist clockwise. NOTE:

guide arrow on back of lid. Align

Release for easv
cord removal. store
cord in cord guide
(see Features

5) to keep out of the
way while vacuum­ing.

4).

(Diagram

arrow with right edge of dirt cup
handle and turn clockwise until
secure (Diagram 4a).

Push the lid down and

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Set aligning tab on bottom of
dirt cup into rectangular slot
on cleaner (Diagram
push to snap into place
(Diagram 5a).

match the surface
being cleaned.
IMPORTANT: FOR
EASIEST ADJUST­MENT, PLACE
CLEANER IN FULL
UPRIGHT

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POSITION.

5),

and

CAUTION:

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away fmm brush area while cleaner is on,

Cleaner

ONIOFF PEDAL HANDLE RELEASE

Brush agifafor continues to mfate while hose is removed or in use and at all times while cleaner is on.

must

be in the upright position to

lift

the rotation blush off the calpet when cleaning above the floor.

FLOORICARPET

PEDAL

CLEANING

Plug cord into electrical
outlet. Turn cleaner on by
depressing foot pedal locat­ed on the back left side of
the cleaner.

To release handle, push the

handle release pedal located
on the lower left side of the
cleaner.

:lean under furniture.

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

NOTE:

Rotating brush

\BOVE FLOOR CLEAN

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Cleaner must be in its Remove the hose from the remove tool, twist and pull apart gently.

upright position to raise tool caddy.
brushroll.

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hose handle. To

EXTENSION WAND

Use the carry handle
is needed, use the
extension wand
and crevice tool.
Pull crevice tool
out of extension
wand. Use exten­sion wand and
crevice tool togeth­er or separately.

on the back of the

cleaner to move the

cleaner from room to

NOTE:

room.

push cleaner forward

while leaning on back

casters. Do not pull

cleaner back on casters.

Do not

WAR~NG:

For filter reDlacement (Part # 2-JC0280-000)
to locate a dealer nearest you.

NOTE:
NOTE:

TO

REDUCE

THE

RISK

OF

INJURY

FROM

please call

.

.

Unplug cleaner before changing,filter.

For best performance, replace filter yearly.

MOVING

EMPTY AND CLEAN DIRT CONTAINER

PARTS

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1-800-321-1134

UNPLUG

or visit www.dirtdevil.com

BEFORE

SERVICING.

Depress latch to remove Remove lid by grasping dirt

dirt cup from cleaner. cup handle and turning lid

counterclockwise.

Hold the dirt cup and grasp
the top of filter.

t

Twist and pull the filter up

and out. container completely. See

*REGULAR MAINTENANCE:

ly

against the inside of a trash can until the 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. The cleaning instructions may vary
depending on the dirt conditions. In some cases, more or less cleaning of the filter may be required.

ommended that the HEPA filter Part # 2-JC0280-000
label located on filter cap to record replacement date.

Each time the dirt cup is emptied, the filter should be cleaned. Tap the filter firm-

Clean filter and empty dirt

"Regular Maintenance" prevent dirt leakage.
note below for instructions Return dirt container to

on cleaning the filter. cleaner

be replaced once per year. Please use reminder

Return filter to dirt contain­er. Push filter into place to

Install Dirt

(see Page

Cup).

7,

It is rec-

TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

WARNING:

CHANGING BELT OR BRUSHROLL.

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

Lay cleaner flat and flip Lift nozzle guard off.
cleaner to expose nozzle Dispose of old belt.
base. Base should lay flat
and face up. To remove
nozzle guard, use Phillips
screwdriver to remove the

five (5) screws. Arrows

show location of screws.

Lift and remove brushroll

TO REPLACE BELT OR BRUSHROLL

Place new belt in area of

brushroll without bristles.

Slide belt onto motorshaft.

Rotate brushroll manually to make sure belt
is properly aligned.

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Reattach nozzle guard. Replace all five (5) screws to

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secure nozzle guard.

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RlSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE REMOVING OR
This cleaner uses a common automotive lamp #906,13.0 volts. For bulb replacement call 1-800-321-

1134 or your local auto parts store.

TOOL REQUIRED: FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER

REPLACING LIGHTBULB.

Lean cleaner handle back.

Remove the two (2) screws remove. Do NOT twist. by replacing the two
located on either side of the Gently push bulb into sock­headlight lens. et to replace.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS

Pull bulb out of socket to Secure the headlight lens

screws.

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UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.

DEBRIS REMOVALIHOSE

1.

Check to see if dirt cup is full; empty if needed.

2.

Plug cleaner in and check to see if there is any

suction at end of hose (Diagram 1). If there is suction

at end of hose, move on to Diagram
no suctionat the end of hose. Clear dirt path window
and lower hose. Follow these steps:

from upper hose inlet (Diagram

1,

Page

6,

2.

Remove hose from clear dirt path window (Diagram

3) by reversing Step 2, Page
"Secure Side Hose". Remove obstruction.

under heading "Upper Tool Caddy (Back)."

Unwrap hose from caddy. Remove obstruction. 3.

4.

If there is

1.

Remove hose

2)

by reversing Step

7,

under heading

DEBRIS REMOVAL1
NOZZLE GUARD DEBRIS REMOVAL/TURBO TOOL

(2)

Remove nozzle guard (see

Diagram

1)

five
obstructions and remove.

by removing the

(5)

screws. Look for any

Rotate locking ring 180" Pivot lower housing and
and turn turbo tool over. remove clog.

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