DIRT DEVIL M0914 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read these instructions carefully before using your Dirt Devila
Hand Vac.
Let us help you put your cleaner together or answer any questions, call:

1-800-321 -1 134 (USA & Canada) website: www.dirtdevil.com

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WARNING:

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For quick reference, please reC0rd your

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(Mfg. code located on the lower backside of cleaner)

MODE D'EMPLOI

Veuillez lire attentivement ces instructions avant d'utiliser votre aspirateur

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main Dirt Devilm.

Cleaner assembly may include small

parts. Small parts can present a

choking hazard.

Nous pouvons vous aider a assembler cet appareil et repondre a vos
questions, pour cela composez le

:

1-800-321-1134 (Canada et hats-~nis) site Web : www~dirtdevil.com

vacuum information below.
Model

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Mfg.

Code:

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Por favor lea estas instrucciones con cuidado antes de usar su aspiradora
manual Dirt Devil?

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

1-800-321-1134 (EE.UU. y Canada) . Sitio Web: www.dirtdevil.com

inferior de la aspiradora).

AADVERTENCIA:

El ensamble de la asuiradora puede incluir

partes pequeias.

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pequeias

pueden presentar riesgo

de

ahogamiento.

THlS VACUUM IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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

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de

Modelo:

C6digo de Fabricante:

(El

cbdigo del fabricante aparece en la parte posterior e

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

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 CALIFORNIATO
CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE
HARM.WASH HANDS AFTER USING.

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 necessaty 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 it should, has been
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 discon­nect 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.

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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 20­35%

solution of potassium hydroxide, gets on the skin (1) wash quickly with soap and
water or (2) neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid gets
into the eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Seek

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medical attention.
Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.

1.

Retractable

Bristles

6.

Charging

Light

2.

Dust

Cup

7.

Dirt

Cup

Release

Button

3.

ChargingIStorage

Base

8.

Crevice

Tool

Release

Button

4.

Handle

9.

Crevice

Tool

\

5.

On/Off

Switch

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

3/16"

hole through the center of the marks.

3.

Push ~lastic wall anchor into the drilled hole.

4.

Be suie marked location is correct before drilling the second hole (adjust if

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necessary). Drill second hole and install other wall anchor.

Sits on a flat surface.

5.

Match

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holes in storaae base to wall anchors and insert screws. Be sure

cord exits from one of tie cord slots on the storage base.

6.

Tighten the screws to hold the base flush to the mounting surface.

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2.

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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

by

the manufacturer to recharge.

IMPORTANT: BEFORE FIRST USE, CHARGE YOUR UNlT FOR AT LEAST

24

HOURS.

Power switch must be in the OFF position.

the charger to become warm to the touch when charging.

Keep the charger plugged into a standard outlet at all times. It is normal for Sits vertically or mounts on

the wall.

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.

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.

The crevice tool is permanently stored on board.

It

is located on the top of the dust cup for your convenience.

TO USE

Press the crevice tool

release button.

RETRACTABLE BRISTLES

Flip crevice tool down to line

To store crevice tool: Pull

up with nozzle then press up

down until loose. Flip crevice

until secure in place.

tool up towards unit and you
feel it lock into place.

Ideal for cleaning delicate
surfaces. To use: slide the
switch underneath dirt con­tainer forward. Slide switch
back to retract bristles.

For filter replacement part

#

2-ME1300-000, please call 1-800-321-1134.

Depress the dirt cup release

.

Hold nozzle over a waste- Shake excess dirt and

button and pull nozzle away

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

from unit. tly pull out. For filter Brush the dust and dirt off

replacement call 1-800- the filter, or shake the filter

321-1134. inside of the wastebasket.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT
WASH FILTER.

dust cup.

bottom first and rotate nozzle
up, until it snaps into place.

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

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
TRASH. CONSULT YOUR LOCAL WASTE AUTHORITY FOR INFORMATION REGARDING
AVAILABLE RECYCLING

AND/OR DISPOSAL OPTIONS. FOR DISPOSAL INFORMATION,

CALLTHE RECHARGEABLE BAlTERY RECYCLING CORPORATION AT

1-800-8

BATTERY.

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WARNING:

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

and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to com-

ply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.

LIMITED WARRANTY

To the consumer, Royal Apphance Mfg Co warrants th~s vacuum cleaner to be free of defects in mater~al or work-

mansh~p

commencing

upon the date of the or~gmal purchase

Refer to your vacuum cleaner carton for the length of

warranty and save your or~g~nal sales recelpt to val~date start of warranty per~od

PROBLEM

Cleaner won't run

Cleaner

won't

pick

up

or low suction

Dust escaping from
cleaner

If the vacuum cleaner should become defect~ve w~th~n the warranty per~od, we w~ll repalr or replace any defect~ve parts

free of charge The complete machme must be del~vered

oreDald

to any ROYAL Author~zed Sales & Warranty Serv~ce
Statlon Please Include complete descrrpt~on of the problem, day of purchase, copy of or~gmal sales recelpt and your
name, address and telephone number If you are not near

a

Warranty Stat~on, call the factory for assstance at USA

1-800-321-1 134

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CANADA 1-800-321-1134 Use only genulne RoyaP replacement parts

ANY OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE

BY

AN

AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

CUSTOMER

SERVICE

(1 -800-321

-1 1

34)

In the event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for an authorized Royal" 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

RoyaP Dealer

or

retailer. Always identify your cleaner by the model number and manufacturing code when requesting
information or ordering replacement parts. (The model number amears on the bottom of the cleaner.)

CONSIGNES DE

SECURITE

IMPORTANTES

VEUILLEZ CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

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

taines consignes de securite, dont les suivantes

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LlSEZ TOUTES LES lNSTR!JCTlONS AVANT D'UTILISER CAPPAREIL.

RESPECTEZ TOUJOURS A LA LETTRE CES INSTRUCTIONS DE
SECURITE.
AVERTISSEMENT : LES CORDONS, FILS ELECTRIQUES ETIOU

CABLE

FOURNIS AVEC CE PRODUIT CONTIENNENT DES PRO-

DUITS CHIMIQUES

Y

COMPRIS DU PLOMB OU DES

COMPOSES

DU

PLOMB CONNU PAR

L'ETAT

DE CALlFORNlE POUR SON EFFET

CANCERIGENE, POUVANT

ENTRAINER

DES MALFORMATIONS

CONGENITALES

ET

ENDOMMAGER LES ORGANES DE REPRODUCTION.

LAVEZ-VOUS LES MAINS

APRES

TOUTE UTILISATION.

AVERTISSEMENT : POUR

REDUIRE

LES

RISQUES D'INCENDIE, DE

DECHARGE

ELECTRIQUE

ET DE BLESSURE

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POSSIBLE REASONS

1. Battery not charged.

2.

Contacts between batfery and
charger dirty.

3. Battery dead

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won't hold a charge

4. Needs service.

1.

Battery charge

is

getting weak.

2. Dirt compartment is full.

3.

Filter cartridge is dirty.

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1.

Dirt compartment 1s full.

2.

Filter cartridge is dirty.

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POSSIBLE CAUSES

1.

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

"OFF"

position when charging.

2. Wipe dirt from contacts.

3. Take to

a

Service Center or call

1-800-321-1134.

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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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).

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