Dyson DC11 Owner’s Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be

followed, including the following:

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

1 Do not leave plugged im Unplug from electdcal outlet when not in use

and before servidng.

2 Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces or to vacuum water or other liquids

- electric shock and personal iniury could occun

3 Do not anew to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used

by or near childrem

4 You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not

used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

5 Use only as described in this manual. Use only with Dyson recommended

or approved attachments and accessories.

6 Check to ensure your electricity supply corresponds to that shown on the

rating plate, which can be found on the base of the machine between
the wheels. The machine must only be used as rate&

7 Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the machine is not functioning

properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or immersed in
liquid, contact the Dyson Helpline on 1-866-693-976&

8 Do not pull or carry by the cord, do not use the cord as a handle, do

not dose a door on the cord or pull the cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not run the machine over the cord. Keep the cord away

from heated surfaces and open flames.

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Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.

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Do not put any obiects into openings in the machine. Do not use with

any opening Necked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that

may reduce air flow.

14

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from

openings in the machine and moving parts such as the brushban

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Do not use the machine to pick up sharp hard obiects, small toys, pins,
paper dips etc. They may damage the machine.

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The use of an extension cord is not recommende&

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Store the machine indoors. Put the machine away after use to prevent
tNpping accidents, with the cord coiled safely.

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Turn off all controls before unplugging.

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Take extra care when cleaning on stairs; always work with the machine
at the bottom of the stairs. Do not put on chairs, tables etc, keep on

the floon

20

Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.

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Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as

gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present

22

When vacuuming, certain carpets may generate small static charges in
the dear bin _Mor wand. These are not assodated with the electricity

supply. To minimize any effect from this, do not put your hand or insert
any obiect into the dear bin_ unless you have first emptied it and rinsed

it out with cold waten

23 Use only identical replacement parts.
24 Do not carry out any maintenance or repair work other than that shown

in this manual or advised by the Hdpline.

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Hold plug when rewinding onto coM reek Do not allow plug to whip
when rewinding.

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Do not handle the plug or machine with wet hands.

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Do not use the machine without the dear binTMand the filters in place.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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Assembling your DCI 1

This machine was inspected and

packaged carefu/y before being

shipped from the factory_

Hfyou need assistance to assemble

or operate it, please call the Dyson

Helpline on 1-866-693-976&

Clip the floor ton into the wand.

Press catch 1 to release wand and

extend it fully until the wand cuffs dick.

Clip the hose into the wan& 1 Align the cuff and pins. 2 Clip

the hose into the machine.

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Click the tons onto the machine.

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Storing your DC11
Remove the floor tool from the

wan& Compact the wan&

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To attach the wand to the machine,
dip catch 1 between bins then press
catch 2 to dick it into place

Loop the hose around the machine.
Clip the hose into sides 3 and 4.

Slide the floor ton into the parking

yoke. Please do not park the wand

in an upNght position, as it's not

designed for this.

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WARNING

, To reduce the risk of electric shock

and personal iniury, this appliance

has a polarized plug (one blade
wider than the other)+ This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way+ ff the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug+

ff it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the

proper outlet+ Do not force the

plug into the outlet+ Do not alter
the plug in any way+

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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
and all parts of the body away
from openings and moving parts+

PJease note:

The machine is intended for
domestic use only+

Fine dust such as piaster dust or
flour should only be vacuumed in

small amounts+

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Extend the cane fully up to the red
tape+ Press the on/off button to start
or stop the machine+

To adiust the wand length, press
catch 1 to slide the handle in or out+

Extend wand fully before use+

The floor tons fit into the end of the
wand, the wand handle or the hose+

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Empty the dear bins TM as soon as
either one reaches the max mark

(see page 9)+

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