Dirt Devil Platinum Force M0890 Instruction 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)
website:
www.dirtdevil.com
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WARNING:
Cleaner assembly may include small
parts. Small parts can present
a
choking hazard.
Part
#
1-1
13088-000 3/02
For quick reference, please record your
vacuum information below.
Model
#:
~fg. Code:
(Mfg code located on the lower backs~de of cleaner)
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VACUUM
IS
INTENDED FOR
HOUSEHOLD
USE
ONLY.
MODE D'EMPLOI
Veuillez lire attentivement ces instructions avant d'utiliser votre aspirateur
a
main Platinum ForceT".
Nous pouvons vous aider a assembler cet appareil et repondre a vos
questions, pour cela composez le
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1-800-321-1134 (Canada et ~tats-~nis)
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L'assemblage de I'appareil
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
(EE.UU. y Canada)
Sitio
Web:
www.dirtdeviI.com
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pattea pequeiias. (as pequeiias
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de
Parte 1-1 13088-000 3/02
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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).
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
TO
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 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
it
should, has bee
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.
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
(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
medical attention.
Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
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 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.
Sits on a flat surface.
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
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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
to^
of the dust
CUD
for vour convenience.
.
.
TO USE
TO
STORE
Press the crevice tool
Flip crevice tool down to line
To store crevice tool: Pull
release button.
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.
RETRACTABLE BRISTLES
Ideal for cleaning delicate
surfaces.
To use:
slide the
switch underneath dirt container forward. Slide switch
back to retract bristles.
For filter replacement part # 3-089570-001,
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 -1 134.
inside of the wastebasket.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT
WASH FILTER.
Gently push filter back into To reattach dust cup: Align
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.
N'-Cd
;.
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,
CALL THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 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 andlor body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to com-
ply with these warnings could result in fire andlor serious'injury:
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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
-
won't hold a charge.
4. Needs service.
1.
Charge battery. For first use, charge for
at least 24 hours. Power switch must
be
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. Battery charge is getting weak.
2. Dirt compartment is full.
3. Filter cartridge is dirty.
1. Charge battery.
2. Empty dirt compartment.
3. Clean or replace filter cartridge.
1. Dirt compartment is full
2. Filter cartridge is dirty.
1. Empty dirt compartment.
2. Clean or replace filter cartridge.
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 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
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 appears on the bottom of the cleaner.)
LIMITED
WARRANTY
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
will repair or replace any defective parts
free of charge. The complete machine must be delivered
oreDaid
to any ROYAL 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:
1-800-321-1134
/CANADA:
1-800-321-1134. Use
only
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 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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CETASPIRATEUR EST CONCU POUR
UN
USAGE DOMESTIQUE SEULEMENT.
CONSIGNES
DE
SECURITE
IMPORTANTES
VEUILLEZ CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTlONS
Lorsque vous utilisez un appareil electrique, vous devez toujours respecter certaines 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
ELECTRIQUES
ET/OU
CABLE
FOURNIS AVEC CE PRODUIT CONTIENNENT DES PRO-
DUlTS CHlMlQUES
Y
COMPRIS DU PLOMB OU DES
COMPOSES
DU
PLOMB CONNU PAR
CETAT
DE CALlFORNlE POUR SON EFFET
CANCERIGENE, POUVANT
ENTRA~NER
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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