Royal metal upright Owner's Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
METAL
Operating and Servicing Instructions
UPRIGHT
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Please read
these instructions
carefully before
using your
upright vacuum.
Let us help you
put your vacuum
together or
answer any
questions, call
1-800-321 -1 134
(U.S.A.).
1 -800-661 -6200
(Canada).
.
,
1-880957-001
Rev.
12/98
CONGRATULATIONS!
You are now the proud owner of a Royal vacuum cleaner. We trust your new
purchase will bring you many hours of satisfaction.
Our company designed and developed this product, and it is manufactured by
us in Cleveland, Ohio. We take great care to ensure top quality, but an occasional mistake may occur; thus, please check to be sure all components are included
in your carton and that each is free from defects. Please call us should you need
assistance.
In order to assist our marketing efforts, we would appreciate the return of your
completed warranty/registration card. Please feel free to add any comments.
We are very proud of our products and hope that you are equally satisfied with
their quality and performance. For all your cleaning needs, remember Royal
because.
.
. "WE BUILD-EM TO LAST".
*THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be fol-
lowed, including the following:
-READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
.ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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 Royal's rec-
ommended 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.
Do not pull or carry by cord,
use cord as a 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.
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Do not handle plug or appli-
ance with wet hands.
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Do not put any object into
opening. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce air flow.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body
away from openings and moving parts.
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Do not pick up anything that is
burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
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Do not use without dust bag
and/or filters in place.
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Use extra care when cleaning
on stairs.
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Turn off all controls before
unplugging.
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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.
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Do not use an extension cord
with this vacuum cleaner.
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Store the vacuum cleaner
indoors. Put the vacuum
cleaner away after use to prevent tripping accidents.
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Always turn off the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or
removing the hose.
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Using improper voltage may
damage motor and injure
user.
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.
WARNING
:
Electrical shock could occur if
used outdoors or on wet surfaces.
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF
THESE
FEATURES
1.
Fingertip Toggle Switch-conveniently located for quick control.
2.
Eyelet of Upper Cord Hook
3.
*Special Bag Assembly-Outer bag resists wear and has full length
metal zipper for easy access to top-filling "Toss-Out" paper filter bag OR
Cotton top-filling shake-out bag.
4.
Handle Fork
5.
Bag Coupling
6.
Exhaust Couplet
7.
*Wheel Arrangement
8.
Heavy Duty Vinyl Hand Grip-curved to fit your hand comfortably.
9.
*Strong Metal Cord Hooks
10.
UL Approved Power Cord-permits wide range cleaning.
11.
Adjustable Handle-made of chrome-plated tubular steel. Centered on
motor housing for balance and maximum maneuverability.
12.
Wing Nut
13.
Handle Lock-holds handle securely in 3 positions.
14.
*Headlight-hinged housing with protective vinyl bumper guard and exclusive deodorizing, demothing, sanitizer chamber
OR
standard, brilliant
headlight as shown.
15.
*Patented "Adjust-0-Rite" Belt Cover Plate-eliminates guesswork
for proper nozzle setting.
16.
Wrap Around Vinyl Nozzle Bumper-protects walls and furniture.
17.
Belt Lifter Lip
18.
Belt Lifter Base
19.
Cast Aluminum Nozzle, Fancase, and Motor Housing
20.
Adjustable Revolving Brush, beater bar or double helical brush
21.
Metal Rug Nozzle Guard
22.
*"Rite-Hite" Adjustor Knob-lets you set nozzle to exact height for
carpet plushness.
23.
*Five Position Height Adjustor-lets you set the nozzle at five different
carpet heights with the touch of your toe.
*Style of feature may differ according to model.
GET TO KNOW YOUR NEW VACUUM CLEANER
Your new upright has many special features. All were designed for effortless
cleaning because suction alone does not make a vacuum cleaner clean.
There must be "air movement" to have cleaning power. That's why the nozzle
has deep, wide air vents at both ends. These vents permit air to circulate
between the nozzle and carpet at all times; the result
...
our special self-propelling CushionaireTM Cleaning. Your new upright also has exclusive curved
fan blades which create more air volume per minute at less motor speed than
straight blades. This means more efficient carpet cleaning and less electricity consumption; thus you save time and money.
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EASY
TO
ASSEMBLE
Note: Do not connect cleaner to electrical outlet until it is assembled.
Assemble the Handle
(Diagram
I)
1. Slide the upper and lower handle
sections together, aligning the
square or round holes on both
handle sections.
2.
From the literature pack, get the
square neck curved head bolt,
curved washer, and 711
6"
nut.
3.
lnsert square neck curved head
bolt through
square
aligned hole opening, until curved head is flush
with handle. WARNINGDO NOT FORCE HANDLE BOLT. MAY SEVER
CORD, COULD CREATE SHOCK.
4.
Place curved washer over threaded end of bolt and tighten 7116"nut with
appropriate tool (tool not included).
All except models below
Remove wing nut and bolt from fork completely.
lnsert handle and power cord into the fork. Tighten.
Models with a pigtail:
Loosen the large wing nut on the handle fork located on
the motor unit. Inset the handle into the fork and tighten the large wing nut.
5.
Connect the cords at the handle bottom and the motor unit. Wind the extralong electrical cord over the cord hooks when cleaner is not being used. The
electrical cord is ~ermanentlv attached to the upper part of the handle and a
short connector plug is at theother end.
Check to be sure the belt is in place.
If not, follow these easy steps:
Attach the Belt
1. Remove "Adjust-0-Rite" belt cover*
or rotate the grey rubber nozzle
cover* from front of cleaner.
(Diagram 1)
2.
Insert belt lifter tool through belt
loop, being sure to hook belt around
the lip of the belt lifter tool from the
left (Diagram
2).
Using the tool as a
pry bar, slip the belt onto the motor
shaft until the belt lifter base meets
the shaft. Gently turn the tool to the
right (clockwise) to insure proper
belt placement. Remove tool.
3.
The front of the belt will be to your
right when installed properly
(Diagram
3).
Snap "Adjust-0-Rite"
belt cover* or rotate the grey rubber
nozzle cover* over the belt access
opening.
*Feature may differ according to model.
Attach the Bag
Place the bag coupling over the exhaust outlet of the machine. Slide it on and
twist to the right to lock. Attach the top of the bag by snapping the hook on
the bag chain into the eyelet on the upper
corb hook.
Your
New
Upright
is
Ready
To
Go!
Plug
in the Cleaner
Plug the electrical cord into your most convenient outlet, making sure the voltage indicated on the serial number plate of your cleaner is the same as your
electrical source.
Set the Nozzle Height
1.
Infinite Height Settings:
Lets you clean every type of carpet. Your new
upright will glide easily over your carpets and rugs, "air-lifting" them as it vacuums.
To adjust the nozzle on models with
an "Adjustor
KnobW,(l)turn the "Rite-
Hite" knob (located above rear
wheels) counter-clockwise to raise
the nozzle off the carpeting.
(2)Turn
on the vacuum cleaner. Use the finger switch conveniently located on the
handle. Push down to start--up to
stop.
@)Now, gradually turn the "Rite-
Hite" knob clockwise to lower the noz'Ie
to
the
when
the
I*/Ju//
knob $ nof
com-i
"Adjust-0-Rite" button pops IN.
At this setting the nozzle is at the
mercial models.
exact height to do the best cleaning
job. As you clean from carpets to rugs and across bare floors, check the
"Adjust-0-Rite" button and adjust the cleaner accordingly. For high shag carpeting: adjust for a gentle sweeping action and disregard "Adjust-0-Rite" button.
2.
Five
Position Height Settings:
Adjust carpet settings for floor surface to
be cleaned. Set the nozzle at five different carpet heights with the touch of
your toe. The illustrations show the height adjustor in the lowest and highest
positions. The setting should be low enough for effective cleaning, yet high
enough that the cleaner is not difficult to push.
Note: If cleaner is difficult to push, adjust to a higher carpet setting height.
SETTINGS
FOR
LOW PILE
RELEASE THE CORD
On models equipped with a quick cord release, simply
push the quick release cord hook forward or backward
until it is upside down. The cord will slide off easily.
Return quick release cord hook to its upright position
so it is ready to store the cord when you complete your
cleaning tasks.
TILT NOZZLE
To clean throw rugs and carpets with fringed edges, push handle down below
normal operating position thereby raising the nozzle (so fringe or binding will
not catch). Throw rugs should be cleaned by working from the center toward
and over the fringe, tilting the nozzle upward and over the edge of the carpet.
LOWER HANDLE
To clean carpeted stairways and under low furniture and beds, start with handle back in tilting position. Then lift handle lock lever (located where handle
meets motor housing) with your toe and lower handle to floor. For stairways,
depress handle lock lever so cleaner can be held in a horizontal position. To
raise handle, release handle lock lever.
PAPER BAG REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(disconnect machine from electrical outlet prior to performing
any
maintenance function).
"TYPE A" PAPER BAGS
Your top-filling paper bag allows dirt and dust
to fall into the storage area, keeping the
intake channel cleaner at all times. When
the paper bag fills to the level indicated,
unplug the cleaner and replace the bag.
Check your
toss out bag occassionally by
feeling for the dirt level.
A
clean bag assures
maximum cleaning efficiency and prolongs
the life of the machine.
"TYPE
B"
PAPER BAGS
1.
Pull cardboard connector of paper bag
away from top-fill tube and dispose of
used paper bag.
2.
Place new paper bag into cloth bag.
Keep cardboard connector facing top-fill
tube.
3.
Tuck paper bag down into cloth bag as far
as possible.
4.
Push cardboard connector over top-fill
tube opening as far as possible.
5.
Close outer bag.
If your cleaner has the wide-opening cloth "shake-out" bag, follow these
directions when dirt reaches the half-full point:
1.
Unhook bag at the top and remove from cleaner by turning inlet coupling
counter-clockwise.
2.
Turn bag upside down and shake vigorously until dirt settles at bag clamp
end.
3.
Slide off bag clamp and empty dirt on papers spread on floor or in suitable
waste container.
Note: Regardless of type of bag, empty frequently for maximum cleaning efficiency and machine life.
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