Dirtdevil M088700 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:
1-800-321-1134
(USA & Canada)
www.dirtdevil.com
AWARNING:
Cleaner assembly may include
small Darts. Small Darts can
present a choking hazard.
,
For quick reference, please record your
vacuum information below.
Model
#:
Mfg. Code:
(Mfg.
code located on the lower backside of cleaner)
02004
All
rights reserved
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1-1
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1381 5-000
5/04
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: 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,
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.
AND/OR CABLES SUPPLIED WITH THlS
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.
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
pet 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
Toole.
lift
the rotating brush off the car-
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 Devil" products.
Visit our
website at www.dirtdevil.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions
Feature Descriptions
How to Assemble
Body to Nozzle Assembly
Handle Assembly
Turbo Tool Caddy Assembly Page 6
Tool Storage Assembly
Dirt Container Installation Page
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
To the consumer, Royal Appliance Mfg.
al 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
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 recelpt and your name, address and telephone number. If you are
not near a Warranty Station, call the factory for assistance at USA
I-800-32l-ll34.
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).
&
Warranty Service Station. Please include complete description of the problem, day
Use only genuine Royal" replacement parts.
Co.
WARRANTY
warrants this vacuum cleaner to be free of defects in materi-
valldate start of warranty period.
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to any ROYALm
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Canada:
FRONT VlEW
BACK
VlEW
FRONT
1.
Handle Grip
2. Handle
3. Turbo Tool" Caddy
4. Turbo Tool"
5. Hose
6. Dirt Container Release Button
7. Carry Handle
8. Dirt Container
9. Dirt Container Filter
10. Headlight
11.
Height Adjust Knob
12. Brush View Window
13. Bumper
14. Extension Wand
15. Crevice Tool (inside extension wand)
VlEW
BACK
VlEW
16. Hose Wrap
17. Cord Guide
18. Cord Wrap With Quick Cord
Release
19. Long Power Cord
20. Lower Cord Wrap
21. Swivel Casters"
22. Handle Release Pedal
23.
OnIOff Pedal
24. Dust Brush
TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS OR FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER
BODY TO NOZZLE
Slide the back
base.
an el
onto
To secure, insert two
screws into the back of the
back panel.
(2)
HANDLE (BACK) AND TURBO TOOLm
SECURE BACK HOSE TOOL STORAGE
INSTALL
Wrap hose around back of hose caddy
(Diagram 1). Push hose wand down into the
right side of cleaner (Diagram la).
ATTACH TOOLS: Diagram 2:
(A) into holelring on the tool caddy with bristles
facing out.
(6)Icrevice tool (C) (stored inside of extension
wand) into round slot on the front right side of
tool caddy.
Diagram 2a:
Slide the dust brush
Slide the extension wand
INSTALL DIRT CONTAINER LID
tainer into rectangular
slot on cleaner
(Diagram 5). Rotate
dirt container into
cleaner and push to
snap into place
CORD RELEASE HEIGHT ADJUST LEVER
Release for easy
f
lcord removal.
Store cord in cord
guide (see Features
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Page 5) to keep
out of the way
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CAUTION:
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from bmsh area while cleaner is on.
Cleaner
Bmsh agitator continues to rotate 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 brush off the carpet when cleaning above the floor.
ONIOFF PEDAL HANDLE RELEASE FLOORICARPET
PEDAL CLEANING
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Plug cord into electrical out-
let. Turn cleaner on by handle release pedal located under furniture.
depressing foot pedal locat- on the lower left side of the
ed on the back left side of
the cleaner.
To release handle, push the the handle release pedal again to clean
cleaner.
could cause area rug fringe to become
tangled within cleaner. Use caution when
vacuuming throw rugs with fringe.
NOTE:
Rotating brush
BOVE FLOOR CLE,
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Cleaner must be in its
upright position to raise
brushroll.
J
emove the hose from the
tool caddy.
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.
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remove tool, twist and pull apart gently.
CARRY HANDLE
Use the carry handle on
the dirt container to
move the cleaner from
room to room.
Verify dirt cup is
secured in place
BEFORE
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hose handle. To
NOTE:
lifting cleaner.
WARNING:
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TO
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REDUCE
THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.
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For filter replacement (Part # 2-~~0280-000) please call 1-800-321-1134 or visit www.dirtdevil.com
to locate a dealer nearest you.
Unplug cleaner before changing filter.
NOTE:
NOTE:
For best performance, replace filter yearly.
iMPTY
'ress latch above dirt con-
AND CLEAN
Remove dirt container lid.
tainer and remove dirt container from cleaner.
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Clean filter and empty dirt
container completely. See
"Regular Maintenance" note
leturn filter to dirt container. Push filter into place to
prevent dirt leakage. Return
below for instructions on dirt container to cleaner
cleaning the filter.
Page
7,
Install Dirt
Container).
lold the dirt container and
grasp the top of filter. Twist
and pull the filter up and out.
(see
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE
CHANGING BELT OR BRUSHROLL.
TO REMOVE BELT
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Lay cleaner flat and flip ckaner to Rotatelpivot the nozzle Lift and remove brushroll.
expose nozzle base. Base should lay flat guard and pull off.
and face up. To remove nozzle guard,
Dispose of old belt.
use Phillips screwdriver to remove the
three (3) screws. Arrows show location
of screws.
TO REPLACE BELT OR BRUSHROLL
brushroll without bristles.
is properly aligned.
Secure by aligning the four
(4)
tabs in the base slots. rotatelpivot back into to secure nozzle guard.
To reattach nozzle guard,
position.
Replace all three (3) screws
REPLACING LIGHTBULB.
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
Lean cleaner handle
back. Remove the one
(1)
screw.
Using the end of a Pull bulb out of socket. Slide tab on lens into slot on
Flathead screwdriver, Do NOT twist. Gently
gently pop open the push bulb into socket into place (Diagram
lens. Remove lens. to replace. the headlight lens by replacing
DEBRIS DEBRIS REMOVAL1
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DEBRIS REMOVAL/TURBO TOOL@
housing. Rotatelpivot lens back
the one screw (Diagram 4a).
Plug cleaner in and check to see n rrlere
any suction at end of hose. If there is
tionat
end of hose, move on to uiayralr~
If
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there is
follow these steps:
no suction
caddy. Remove obstruction. Check lower
hose curve and remove
(Diagram
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cieaner (Diagram
Remove nozzle auard (see Diagram 3) by
removing the three
obstructions
1).
and check dirt container inlet located on
2.
(Refer to Page 10 for belt and
at the end of hose,
1.
Remove dirt conramer (rg.
2).
(3)
brushroll removal and replacemenq.
4).
Secure
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screws. Remove
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turn turbo tool over.
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remove clog. Pivot the lower housing closed.
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To reassemble, be sure tabs are engaged.
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