Dirtdevil M0890X User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read these instructions carefully before using your Platinum

Force'" Hand Vac.

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

1-800-321-1134 (USA & Canada)

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WARNING:

Cleaner assembly may include small

parts. Small parts can present

choking hazard.

Part

#

1-1

13088-000 3/02

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website:

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vacuum information below.

Model

#:

~fg. Code:

(Mfg code located on the lower backs~de of cleaner)

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MODE D'EMPLOI

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main Platinum ForceT".

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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Por favor lea estas instrucciones con cuidado antes de usar su aspiradora
manual Platinum ForceTM.

Permitanos ayudarle a ensamblar su aspiradora o a contestar sus preguntas, lame al:

1-800-321-1134

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El ensamble de la as~iradora Due& incluir

pattea pequeiias. (as pequeiias

pueden presentar riesgo

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de

Parte 1-1 13088-000 3/02

THlS

VACUUM

IMPORTANT SAFETY

(EE.UU. y Canada)

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Para tener una referencia rapida, anote por
favor la informacion de su aspiradora aqui.

No-

de Modelo:

Codigo de Fabricante:

(El c6digo del fabricante aparece en la parte posterior e
inferior de la aspiradora).

HOUSEHOLD

USE

ONLY.

INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be fol­lowed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING: THE CORDS, WIRES AND/OR CABLES SUPPLIED WITH
THlS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS, INCLUDING LEAD OR
LEAD COMPOUNDS, KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE

HARM.WASH HANDS AFTER USING.

TO

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF

FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

Warning: Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not charge the unit outdoors.
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

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 or visit our website at

www.dirtdevil.com.

Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the charger or base by the cord or yank to discon-

nect from an outlet; instead grasp the charger and pull to disconnect. Keep cord away

from heated surfaces. Do not pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not close

door on the charger cord.
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
This product includes rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries. Do not incinerate bat-

teries or expose to high temperatures, as they may explode.

Unplug the charger from the outlet before any routine cleaning or maintenance.

Do not put any object 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 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.

Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If the liquid, which is 20-

35%

solution of potassium hydroxide, gets on the skin

water or

into the eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Seek

medical attention.

Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.

(2)

neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid gets

(1)

wash quickly with soap and

it

should, has bee

TOOL

REQUIRED: SCREWDRIVER AND DRILL

A. CHARGINGISTORAGE BASE

Designed to sit in the charging base on a flat surface (Diagram 1) or mount
vertically (Diagram 2).
For tidy storage, wrap excess cord on the back of the charging base and exit
at either side or out the bottom.

TO WALL MOUNT:

1.

Place charging base against the mounting surface. Mark the centers of the holes.

2. Move base, then drill a

3.

Push plastic wall anchor into the drilled hole.

4. Be sure marked location is correct before drilling the second hole (adjust if
necessary). Drill second hole and install other wall anchor.

5.

Match up holes in storage base to wall anchors and insert screws. Be sure
cord exits from one of the cord slots on the storage base

6.

T~ghten the screws to hold the base flush to the mountlng surface

B.

UNlT STORAGE

1. Hold the unit by the handle and push down firmly onto the charging base.

2. Be sure the red charging light is on.

C. CHARGING

NOTE:

Use only the charger supplied

IMPORTANT:

Power switch must be in the OFF position.
Keep the charger plugged into a standard outlet at all times. It is normal for Sits vertically or mounts on

the charger to become warm to the touch when charging.

If the operating time gets shorter after repeated use, let the unit run until it

stops running. Recharge for 24 hours and repeat monthly for best results.

BEFORE FIRST USE, CHARGE YOUR UNlT FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS.

3/16

hole through the center of the marks.

by

the manufacturer to recharge.

Sits on a flat surface.

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the wall.

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TO USE: Slide the power switch to the ON position.
TO TURN UNlT OFF: Slide the power switch to the OFF position.

Empty and clean the unit and filter after each use or after large pickups when the unit becomes full.

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The crevice tool is permanently stored on board. It is located on the

TO USE

Press the crevice tool
release button.

RETRACTABLE BRISTLES

Ideal for cleaning delicate
surfaces.
switch underneath dirt con­tainer forward. Slide switch
back to retract bristles.

Flip crevice tool down to line
up with nozzle then press up
until secure in place.

To use:

slide the

of the dust

CUD

for vour convenience.

.

TO

STORE

To store crevice tool: Pull

down until loose. Flip crevice
tool up towards unit and you
feel it lock into place.

.

For filter replacement part # 3-089570-001,

Depress the dirt cup release Hold nozzle over a waste- Shake excess dirt and
button and pull nozzle away

from unit. tly pull out.

please call

basket. Grasp filter and gen- debris out of dust cup.

replacement call
321 -1 134.

1-800-321-1134.

For filter

1-800-

Brush the dust and dirt off
the filter, or shake the filter

inside of the wastebasket.

IMPORTANT:

WASH FILTER.

DO NOT

Gently push filter back into To reattach dust cup: Align
dust cup. bottom first and rotate nozzle

To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of expired battery
pack properly.

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N'-Cd

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TRASH. CONSULT YOUR LOCAL WASTE AUTHORITY FOR INFORMATION REGARDING
AVAILABLE RECYCLING AND/OR DISPOSAL OPTIONS. FOR DISPOSAL INFORMATION,
CALL THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY RECYCLING CORPORATION AT 1-800-8 BATTERY.

Upon removal, cover the battery packs terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt

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to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium bat­teries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal

objects andlor body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to com­ply with these warnings could result in fire andlor serious'injury:

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THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY AND MUST BE
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS MAY
PROHIBIT DISPOSAL OF NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES IN ORDINARY

up, until it snaps into place.

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WARNING:

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PROBLEM

Cleaner won't run

Cleaner won't pick up
or low suction

Dust escaping from
cleaner

1. Battery not charged.

2. Contacts between battery and
charger dirty.

3. Battery dead

4. Needs service.

1. Battery charge is getting weak.

2. Dirt compartment is full.

3. Filter cartridge is dirty.

1. Dirt compartment is full

2. Filter cartridge is dirty.

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won't hold a charge.

1.

Charge battery. For first use, charge for
at least 24 hours. Power switch must

in the "OFF" position when charging.

2. Wioe dirt from contacts.

3. Take to a Service Center or call
1-800-321 -1 134.

4. Take to Service Center or call
1-800-321 -1 134.

1. Charge battery.

2. Empty dirt compartment.

3. Clean or replace filter cartridge.

1. Empty dirt compartment.

2. Clean or replace filter cartridge.

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ANY OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN

AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

CUSTOMER SERVICE

In the event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for an authorized RoyaP 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 available from an authorized
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 bottom of the cleaner.)

(1 -800-321 -1 1

34)

RoyaP Dealer or

LIMITED

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

If the vacuum cleaner should become defective within the warranty period, we
free of charge. The complete machine must be delivered
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:
1-800-321-1134

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).

/CANADA:

1-800-321-1134. Use

WARRANTY

oreDaid

to any ROYAL Authorized Sales & Warranty Service

only

genuine Royal" replacement parts.

will repair or replace any defective parts

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CETASPIRATEUR EST CONCU POUR

CONSIGNES

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SECURITE

UN

USAGE DOMESTIQUE SEULEMENT.

IMPORTANTES

VEUILLEZ CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTlONS

Lorsque vous utilisez un appareil electrique, vous devez toujours respecter cer-

taines consignes de securite, dont les suivantes

LlSEZ TOUTES LES INSTRVCTIONS AVANT D'UTILISER CAPPAREIL.
RESPECTEZ TOUJOURS A LA LETTRE CES INSTRUCTIONS DE

SECURITE.
AVERTISSEMENT : LES CORDONS, FILS
CABLE

DUlTS CHlMlQUES

PLOMB CONNU PAR

CANCERIGENE, POUVANT

CONGENITALES

LAVEZ-VOUS LES MAINS

FOURNIS AVEC CE PRODUIT CONTIENNENT DES PRO-

Y

COMPRIS DU PLOMB OU DES

CETAT

DE CALlFORNlE POUR SON EFFET

ENTRA~NER

ET

ENDOMMAGER LES ORGANES DE REPRODUCTION.

APRES

TOUTE UTILISATION.

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COMPOSES

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AVERTISSEMENT : POUR

RISQUES D'INCENDIE, DE

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