DIRT DEVIL Vacuum, Upright Manual L0606617

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THiS CLEANER iS iNTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLDUSE ONLY.

OWNER'SMANUAL
Operating and Servicing
instructions

Please read these
instructions carefully before
using your Upright.
Let us help you put your
vacuum together or answer
any questions, call:
1-800=321=1134
(USA & Canada)
www.dirtdevil.com

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNSTRUCTiONS
When you use an appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
* READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
* ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
* BRING CLEANERTO UPRIGHT POSiTiON WHEN USING THE HOSEAND
ATTACHMENTS.
* DO NOT LEAVE CLEANERUNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGEDiN.
* REGULARLYCHECK THE FILTERTO 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 ROTATINGSMOOTHLY.
*

WARNING: THE CORDS, WIRES, AND/OR CABLES SUPPLIED WITH THiS
PRODUCTCONTAINS CHEMICALS, iNCLUDING LEAD OR LEAD COMPOUNDS,
KNOWN TO THE STATEOF CALIFORNIATO CAUSECANCERAND BIRTH
DEFECTSOR OTHERREPRODUCTIVEHARM. WASH HANDS AFTER USING.

READALLiNSTRUCTiONS
BEFORE
USING
THEAPPLIANCE.

WARNING:TO REDUCETHERiSK OFFIRE,
ELECTRICSHOCKORiNJURY:
o 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.

WARNING:
Cleaner

assembly

include small

may

parts. Small

parts can present a choking
hazard.

*

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
attach ments.

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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.
Do not puff or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or puil cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.

*
Forquick reference,please recordyour
vacuuminformationbelow.
Model #:
Mfg. Code:
(Mfg.code locatedon the lower backsideof cleaner)

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Espafiol-p#gina E1

©2004 All rights reserved #1-113810-000
1/06

Do not unplug by puffing 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, looseclothing, fingers, and all parts of 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 or filter 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.
Keep the vacuum cleaner on the floor. Only the hand-held vacuum cleaners may
be set on furniture.

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Cleaner must be in the upright position to lift the rotating brush off the carpet
when doing above floor cleaning.
Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum cleaner.

Storethe vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the vacuum cleaneraway 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 *Power Brush Tool.
*NOT,4VAI!.ABLEONALL MODELS

CONGRATULATIONS
Youare now the proudowner of the Dirt Devil®.Wetrust your new
purchasewill bring you manyyears of satisfaction.
Our company has designed and developed this productwith you
in mind.
We are very proudof our productsand hopethat you are equally
satisfied with their quali_ and performance.
Thank you for your supportof Dirt Devil_ products.
Visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com

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SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTiONS
WARNING:
Toreducethe risk of electricshock,this appliancehasa polarizedplug (oneblade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarizedoutlet onlyone way. If the plug doesnot fit
fully in the outlet,reversethe plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualifiedelectricianto
installthe properoutlet. Donot changethe plug in anyway.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions.................................
Features.........................................
Body and HandleAssembly ..........................
ToolCaddy,Hose,and ToolAssembly ...................
How To Operate ...................................
Paper Bag: Removal& Replacement ...................
Filter Pad Cleaning Instructions.......................
Belt or Brushrolh Removal& Replacement...............
General Maintenance...............................
Lightbulb: Removal& Replacement ....................
TroubleshootingGuide ..............................

Page 2, 3
Page 5
Page 6
Page 6, 7
Page 7
Page 8
Page 8
Page 9
Page 9
Page 10
Page 10

UMiTEDWARRANTY
To the consumer,RoyalAppliance Mfg. Co.warrants this vacuum cleanerto be free of defects in material or
workmanship commencing uponthe date of the original purchase. Refer to your vacuum cleaner carton for
the length of warranty and saveyour originalsales receipt to validate start of warranty period.
If the vacuumcleanershouldbecomedefectivewithin the warranty period,we will repairor replaceany defective
parts free of charge. The complete machine must be delivered_
to any ROYAL
®Authorized Sales&
WarrantyServiceStation. Pleaseincludecompletedescriptionof the problem,day of purchase,copy of original
salesreceipt and your name,address and telephonenumber. If you are not near a WarrantyStation,call the
factory for assistanceat USA& Canada:1-800-321-1134. Useonly genuine Royal®replacement parts.
The warranty doesnot includeunusualwear, damageresultingfrom accidentor unreasonableuse of the vacuum
cleaner. This warranty does not cover brushes,bags,flat belts,filters and bulbs.This warranty does not cover
unauthorizedrepairs.This warrantygivesyou specificlegalrights andyou may alsohaveother rights(Otherrights
may vary from state to state in the USA).

iMPORTANT:USE ONLYGENUINEROYAL® REPLACEMENT PARTS.
NOTE:TO REGISTERYOURPRODUCT,RETURNYOURWARRANTYCARDOR REGISTER
ONLINEAT WWW.DIRTDEVILCOM.

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FRONTVIEW

TOOLREQUIRED:
PHILLIPS
SCREWDRIVER
BODY ASSEMBLY

BACK VIEW

WARNING:
BEFORE
ASSEMBLING
THE BODY
OF THE CLEANER TO
BASE, MAKE SURE
POWERCORDIS DOWN
AND OUT OF THE WAY
TO AVOID PINCHING
CORD.

Placethe bodyofthe cleanerontobase(Diagram2).
Pushtogetherfirmly.Insertlongerscrew into the
front ofbodyof cleanerto secure(Diagram2a).
HANDLEASSEMBLY

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19

18

TOOLCABBY,HOSE,ANDTOOLASSEMBLY

17

14

FRONT ViEW
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Handle Grip
FrontPanel ReleaseHandle
FrontPanel
Headlight
Bumper
Clear Dirt Window
Hose

Slide handle down
onto the body of the
cleaner.

Place front panel on
by putting its bottom
tab in the slot on the
vacuum (inset).Close
until it snaps into
place(Diagram3).

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-14

BACK VIEW
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

UpperHeseWrap
CordGuide
Dust Brush
ToolCaddy
ExtensionWand
ExtensionWand Holder/Hose Clip
Wheels
Handle ReleasePedal
On/Off Pedal
Lower Cord Wrap
Power Cord
Crevice Tool
UpperCord Wrap with Quick Cord
Release

Inserttab on tool caddy into
slot above screw holes on
back of handle,

Bring tool caddy down to fit against
handle.Inserttwo (2)screwsto secure
caddy and handle sections. Tighten
screws to secure.

Holdlower cord wrap'
place while insertim
one (1) screw. Tighten
until secure.

HOSEASSEMBLY

BACKVIEW
HoldExtensionWand Holder/HoseClip in
place while inserting one (1) screw.
Tightenuntil secure.

Push curved end of hose
onto the back of unit.
6

Wrap hose around storage
hook as shown.

TOOLSTOBAGE

NOTE:Unplugcleaner before changingpaper bag. Cleanermust havepaper bag in place at all times.

TOREMOVE

Pushbackdirtwindowflap.Aligntabs
onclear dirt passagewindowwith the
slots onthe lower hosecuff. Pushand
turn to lock into place (inset).

Place the hose into the
two side hose clips,

ATTACH TOOLS:(A) - Slide the dust
brush onto the post on the tool caddy
with bristles facing out. Push down to
secure.(B)- Slidethe extensionwand into
the roundslot on the right, (C)- Slidethe
crevicetool into the roundslot on the left.
Take front panel off by
squeezingfront panel release
lever towards you.

WARNING:FULLYASSEMBLECLEANERBEFOREOPERATING.
NOTE:Paperbag must be properly installedbefore operating.

QUICKCORDRELEASE

CORDGUIDE

To releaseyour cord,turn the
top cord hook to the left or
right.

Keepthe cord out of the way
whileyou vacuumbysnapping
it into the cord guide on the
backof the handle.

FLOOR/CARPET
CLEANING

ON/OFFSWITCH

Plug cord into electrical outlet.
Steponthe power switch to turn
on the cleaner. Switch is grey
and located on the base of the
unit.

Graspcardboardcollar of paper bag
with both hands andpull past raised
locking tabs on the dirt tube.
Disposeof old paper bag.

IMPORTANT:EXTENDBAG AWAY
FROMHOLE BEFOREINSTALLING.
Press in opening to clear paper
away from hole.

TOiNSTALL

Pushcardboardcollarpast raisedlocking tabs on the dirt tube
with both hands(Diagram1). The bottomof the bagshouldbe
resting on the postslocated insidethe right and leftof the bag
chamber (Diagramla). Be sure paper bag is fully extended
and tucked in at the top and bottom (Diagram 1b).

Replacefront panel by putting the one bottom
tab in the slot on the vacuura (Diagram2). Close
until it snaps into place (Diagram2a).

ABOVE FLOOR CLEANING

WARNING:UNPLUGCLEANERBEFORE
CHANGING
FILTER.
BAG CHAMBERFILTER(INTERNAL)
Locatedunder the paper bag,

Takefront panel off
by squeezing front
panel release lever
towards you.
Releasethe handle. With your
foot, depress the handle
release pedal on the left side
of the base.

Move the handle and adjust it to the
desired position for (A) storing the
upright,(B)operating the cleaner,and(C)
low profile for cleaning under furniture.
NOTE:Youwill need to depress handle
releasepedal again for low profile.
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Lift up on front edge
and pull towards you to
remove.
Brush
or
shake filter debris until
dirt stops falling from
the filter. In some
cases, more or less
cleaning of the filter
may be required.

Cleanermust be locked in the
upright position to lift the
rotating brush off the carpet
whencleaning abovethe floor.
Turn cleaner off BEFORE
attachingor removing hose.
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TOOLREQUIRED:
PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER
NOTE:Unplugcleaner before changingbelt or brushrolL

TOOLREQUIRED:
FLATHEAD
SCREWDRIVER
WARNING:TOREDUCE
THERISKOFELECTRIC
SHOCK- UNPLUGCLEANERBEFOREREMOVING
OR
REPLACING
LIGHTBULB.
NOTE:This cleaner uses a common automotive lamp #906, 13.0 volts.Forbulb replacement,call
1-800-321- 1134or your local auto parts store.

REMOVAL

REPLACEMENT

WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORESERVICING

Lay cleaner flat and flip cleaner over to
exposenozzlebase.Baseshouldlay flat and
face up. To remove nozzle guard, use a
PhillipsScrewdriverto removethe three (3)
screws. Arrows show location of screws.
Pushonthe two tabs to release.Linesshow
locationof tabs,Lift nozzleguardoff.

Lift and remove brushroll.

Loop belt onto motorshaft.

Dispose of old belt.

PROBLEM

Cleaner

Insert brushroll into side holder #1
and then #2. Follow direction of
arrows on brush end caps, (Diagram
3a). NOTE:Rotate brushroti to make
sure belt is net twisted,

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

2.

2. Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace
fuse/reset breaker.

Replacenozzle guard.Match the front tabs
tothe slots on the nozzle basefirst. Swing
down to snap hooks.Pressfirmly on entire
nozzle guard to secure. Replacethe three
(3) screws to secure. IMPORTANT:Rotate
brushroll by hand before starting cleaner.

Blown fuse or tripped breaker.

4. Thermal protector activated.

4. Allow cleaner to cool - Pg. 3.

2.

Won_t

pick-upor low
suction

Place new belt in area
of brushroll without
bristles,

POSSIBLE REASON

Cleaner won't run

Dust escaping
from cleaner

2.

Replace paper bag - Pg. 8,

4. Brokenorworn belt.

Paper bag full,

4.

Replace belt - Pg. 9.

6. Unitmisassembled
resultinginair
flow leakage.

6.

Reassemble unit / review assembly - Pg. 6.

1. Paperbagfull.
3, Puncture/holein paperbag.

1. Replacepaperbag - Pg.8.
_sf_
3. Replacepaperbag- Pg.8,

5.

Hose not connected correctly.

5. ReviewHoseInstallation- Pg.6.

2.

Paper bag full.

2. Replacepaperbag- Pg.8.

1.

Bulb burnt out.

1. Replacebulb - Pg.10.
n_ To _#_ _

Cleaner tools won't
pick-up

WARNING:TO REDUCE
THERISKOFINJURYFROMMOVINGPARTS- UNPLUGBEFORESERVICING.
IFOBSTRUCTION DEVELOPS DURING FLOOR CLEANING:
1. If obstruction developswhile cleaning carpets,turn cleaner OFFand unplug. Checkpaper bag to see if it is
full. If full, replace with a new paper bag (Page8).
2. Check dirt tube to see if there is an obstruction (Page6, "HOSEASSEMBLY").
If so,removeobstruction.
3. Turncleaner overand removenozzle guard (Page9, Diagram1). Clearany obstructionthat occurs in or
aroundthe brushroll area.
4. Removehose from hose inlet (Page7, Diagram7). Removeany obstruction.
NOTE: Regularlyclean debris from filter in bag compartment (Page8).
IFOBSTRUCTION DEVELOPS DURING TOOL USAGE:
1. If obstruction developswhile abovefloor cleaning,turn cleaner OFFand unplug. Checkpaper bag to see
if it is full. If full, replace with a new paper bag (Page8).

Headlightnot
working

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Bat

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ANY OTHER SERVICINGSHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICEREPRESENTATIVE

CUSTOMER SERVICE (1 =800-321 q 134)
In the event that further assistance is required,see yourYellowPages for an authorizedRoyaP Dealeror visit our webeite at
www.dirtdevil.com.Costsofany transportationtoand fromany place of repairare to be paid bythe owner. Theservice partsused
inthis unitare easilyreplacedand readilyavailablefroman authorizedRoyal Dealeror retailer.Alwaysidentifyyourcleaner bythe
modelnumberand manufacturingcede when requestinginformationor orderingreplacement parts. (Themodelnumberappears
on the bottomof the cleaner.)



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