Dirtdevil M088400 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

#:

M~Q. Code:

(Mfg.

code located on the lower backside of cleaner)

02004

All

rights

reserved

#

1-1

1381 2-000

3/04

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:

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.

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 1-800-321-1 134 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.

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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
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 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 Devilm 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
Belt or Brush: Removal & Replacement
Lightbulb: Removal
General Maintenance

Troubleshooting Guide

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LIMITED WARRANTY

To the consumer, Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. warrants this vacuum cleanerto 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 prepaid to any ROYALa Authorized Sales
&

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, 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).

&

Canada:

1-800-321-1

134.

Use only genuine Royala replacement parts.

FRONT

VlEW

BACK

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A

FRONT

1.

Metal Handle

2.

Turbo Tool"

3.

Crevice Tool (inside extension wand)

4.

Extension Wand

5.

Dirt Container Lid

6.

See Through Dirt Container

7.

Dirt Container 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 Container Release Latch

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BACK

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16.

Hose Caddy

17.

Cord Guide

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

lODY TO NOZZLE

Slide the back panel onto
base.

To secure, insert two (2)

screws into the front of the
back panel.

UPPER TOOL CADDY (BACK)

Slide end of long hose Align carry handle holes

onto back panel dirt with holes on back
tube. Turn counterclock- panel. Slide handle for­wide to secure. ward. Insert two (2)

screws into the holes
and tighten until secure.

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

Place hose caddy on to Gently push metal han­the top of body base. dle down into hole on

hose caddy.

Place turbo tool caddy onto Attach turbo tool clip into Insert the two (2) screws
the

front

of the vacuum mid-

section. and tighten, making sure the

turbo tool caddy.

into the

back

of the handle

tool caddy is attached.

Clip turbo tool onto the front
of the turbo tool caddy.

Wrap hose around back of

hose caddy (Diagram
hose wand down into the right

side of cleaner (Diagram la).

1).

Align tabs on clear dirt passage window
with the slots on the lower hose cuff. Push

Push

and turn hose clockwise until secure.

TOOL STORAGE INSTALL DIRT INSTALL DIRT

CONTAINER LID CONTAINER

Attach tools: (a) slide the Align slots on lid with tabs on con- Set aligning tab on bottom of
dust brush onto post on the tainer (Diagram
upper tool caddy with bris­tles facing out. (b) Slide the
extension wandlcrevice tool
into round slot on the front
right side of tool caddy.

down and twist clockwise.

There is a guide arrow on back of
lid. Align arrow with right edge of
dirt container handle and turn clock-

wise until secure (Diagram 4a).

4).

Push the lid

NOTE:

dirt container into rectangu­lar slot on cleaner (Diagram

5), and push to snap into
place (Diagram 5a).

CORD RELEASE HEIGHT ADJUZ

surface being cleaned.

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IMPORTANT:

MENT, PLACE
CLEANER IN FULL

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UPRIGHT POSITION.

FOR

CAUTION:

Keep hair, loose ciothing, fingers, and all paris of body away from brush area while cleaner is on.

Cleaner

ONIOFF PEDAL HANDLE RELEASE

depressing foot pedal locat­ed on the back left side of
the cleaner.

Brush agitator continues to rotate while hose is removed or in use and at all times while cleaner

must

be in the upright position to lift the rotation brush off the carpet when cleaning above the floor.

FLOORICARPET

CLEANING

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clean under furniture.
could cause area rug fringe to becornetangled
within cleaner. Use caution when vacuuming
throw rugs with fringe.

Plug cord into electrical
outlet. Turn cleaner on by

PEDAL

To release handle, push the

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

NOTE:

ABOVE FLOOR CLEANING

is

on.

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1

and adjust it to
the desired posi-

tion for (a) stor­ing the upright,
(b) operating the
cleaner, and (c)
de-press the
handle release
pedal again to

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Rotating brush

Cleaner must be in its Remove the hose from the remove tool, twist and pull apart gently.
upright position to raise tool caddy.
brushroll.

EXTENSION WAND

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If additional length
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.

CARRY HANDLE

on the back of the clean­er to move the cleaner
from room to room.

NOTE:

Do not push
cleaner forward while
leaning on back casters.

pull

Do not

cleaner back

WARNING:
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:
NOTE:

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

Unplug cleaner before changing filter.
For best performance, replace filter yearly.

EMPTY AND CLEAN DIRT CONTAINER

De~ress latch to remove dirt
container from cleaner.

Twist and pull the filter up
and out.

lemove lid by grasping dirt
container handle and turning
lid counterclockwise.

Clean filter and em~tv di~
container completeiy: ~ei er. Push filter into place to
"Regular Maintenance" note prevent dirt leakage. Return
below for instructions on dirt container to cleaner
cleaning the filter.

Hold the dirt container and
grasp the top of filter.

Return filter to dirt contain-

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Install Dirt

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