Dirtdevil M091600 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
WARNING:
Cleaner assembly may
include small parts.
Small parts 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 # 1-1 1381 3-000
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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: 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, 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.
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
service center for inspection. Call 1-800-321 -1
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.
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for the nearest service center.
it
to a
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. If appliance is not
working as
www.dirtdevil.com to locate a dealer nearest you.
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 ToolB.
it
should, please call 1-800-321-1 134 or visit our website at
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 DevilB. We trust your new purchase will bring you many years of satisfaction.
Thank you for your support of Dirt Devil" products.
Visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Safety Instructions
Feature Descriptions
How to Assemble
How To Operate
FloorICarpet Cleaning
Above Floor Cleaning
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Dirt Container & Filtration: Removal
and Replacement
Belt or Brush: Removal & Replacement
Lightbulb: Removal & Replacement
General Maintenance
Troubleshooting Guide
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LIMITED
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 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
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
genuine Royal" 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 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
WARRANTY
&
Canada: 1-800-321-1 134. Use only
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to any ROYALm
FRONT
VlEW
BACK
VlEW
FRONT
1.
Handle Grip
2.
Crevice Tool (inside extension
wand)
3. Extension Wand
4.
Center Dirt Path
5. Height Adjust Lever
6.
Headlights
7.
Bumper
8.
Hose
VlEW
BACK
VlEW
9.
Turbo Tool"
10. Dirt Container Release Latch
11.
Dirt Container Lid
12.
Carry Handle
13.
Dirt Container
14.
Dirt Container Filter
15. Hose Wand
16. Wheels
17. Handle Release Pedal
18. OnIOff Pedal
19.
Quick Cord Release
20.
Long Power Cord
21.
Cord Wrap
22. Cord Guide
23. Dust Brush
Place bottom hole on handle
tube assembly over the metal
post on the front of the handle
area. Hold handle tube in place.
INSTALL TURBO TOOL@
Place handle cover into holes located on
front of handle tube assembly (Diagram 2).
Insert Turbo Tool" handle fastener into the
back of the Turbo Tool" caddy (Diagram
2a).
SECURE HOSE
Insert the two
the back and tighten until
secure.
(2)
screws into
TOOL STORAGE
Clip Turbo Tool" onto the
back of the Turbo Tool"
caddy.
CAUTION:
Brush agitator continues to rotate while hose is removed or in use and at all times while clean-
Wrap hose around side of
hose caddy (Diagram
1).
Attach tools: (a) Slide the
dust brush onto post on the
upper tool caddy with bristles facing out.
extension wandlcrevice tool
into round hole on the front
side of tool caddy.
(b)
Slide the
er is on. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from brush area while cleaner is on.
Cleaner must be in the upright position to lift the rotating brush off the carpet when cleaning above the floor.
CORD RELEASE CORD GUIDE
KNOB
PEDAL
CLEANING
6.
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Turn the heiaht adius
knob to mat& the sur-
face being cleaned.
NOTE:
adjustment, place
position.
For easiest
cleaner in full upright
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.
ABOVE FLOOR CLEANING
Cleaner must be in its
upright position to the tool caddy.
raise brushroll.
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Remove the hose from
CARRY HANDLE
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Move the handle and
adjust it to the desired
position for (a) storing
the upright, (b) operating the cleaner, and (c)
de-press the handle
release pedal again to
clean under furniture.
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Choose any of the
handy accessories or
use the hose alone.
Simply push the attachment firmly onto the
end of the hose wand.
To remove tool, twist
and pull apart gently.
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on the back of the
cleaner to move the
cleaner from room to
room.
For filter replacement (Part
to locate a dealer nearest you.
NOTE:
Unplug cleaner before changing filter.
NOTE:
For best performance, replace filter yearly.
EMPTY AND CLEAN
# 2-JC0280-000)
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please call
1-800-321-1134
or visit www.dirtdevil.com
Press dirt container
release button on back
of cleaner to remove
the dirt container.
Return filter to dirt Align dirt inlet on lid with the opening on the rear Return dirt container to cleaner.
container. Push filter of the dirt container to secure lid.
into place to prevent
leakage.
ift
and remove lid.
inlet and the opening on the rear of the dirt containerare aligned when lid is closed (Diagram 6a.)
Hold the dirt container Clean filter and empty
and grasp the top of dirt container comfilter. Twist and pull pletely. See "Regular
the filter up and out. Maintenance" note
NOTE:
The dirt
below for instructions
on cleaning the filter.
Align slot on bottom of dirt container with tab on cleaner
(Diagram
place (Diagram 7a).
7).
Push to snap into
TOOL
REQUIRED:
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE
CHANGING BELT OR BRUSHROLL.
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
screwdriver to remove the five
Arrows show location of screws.
(5)
screws.
~ift
nozzle
guard
TOREPLACEBELTORBRUSHROLL
Slide belt onto motorshaft.
Place new belt in area of With new belt in place, pull
brushroll without bristles. and slide brushroll into nozzle
Lift and remove brushroll.
Dispose of old belt.
making sure that the brushroll
end caps are in the correct
orientation (6a inset). Rotate
brushroll manually to make
sure belt is properly aligned.
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Reattach nozzle guard. Replace all five
secure nozzle guard.
(5)
screws to
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This cleaner uses a common automotive lamp #906, 13.0 volts. For bulb replacement call 1-800-321-
UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING LIGHT BULB.
1134 or visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com to locate a dealer nearest you.
TOOL
REQUIRED: SMALL PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER
Remove nozzle guard and
brushroll (See Pg.
Remove the two
screws.
Replace headlight lens Turn cleaner over. Secure
(Diagram
4).
(2)
9).
bottom
Turn cleaner over to remove
headlight lens. remove. Do NOT twist. Gently
the headlight lens by replac-
ing the two
Replace brushroll and nozzle
guard (Pg.
9).
(2)
screws.
DEBRIS REMOVALIHOSE
Pull bulb@) out of socket to
push bulb into socket to
replace. Replace lens cover.
Unplug cleaner. Remove dirt
container. Turn hose cuff
counter clockwise to remove.
Check hose cuff for debris.
Check dirt tube for debris.
DEBRIS REMOVAU
NOZZLE GUARD
DEBRIS
REMOVAUTURBO TOOL'"
Remove nozzle guard (see
Diagram
2,
Page
9)
ing the five
for any obstructions and
remove. Remove brushroll
necessary.
To reassemble, be sure tabs
are engaged and pivot the
lower housing closed.
by rernov-
(5)
screws. Look
if
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Rotate locking ring 180" and
turn Turbo Toolm over.
Rotate locking ring 180" to
secure.
Pivot lower housing and
remove clog.
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