Dirt Devil BREEZE M088150 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:
1-800-321-1134
(USA & Canada)
www.dirtdevil.com
z 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 locatedon tbe lower backside of cleaner)
@2002All rights reserved # 1-113119-000
5/03

THIS CLEANERIS INTENDED FORHOUSEHOLDUSE ONLY.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
When you use an appliance, basic precautions should be followed,
including the following:
• READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHEAPPLIANCE.
• ALWAYSFOLLOWTHESESAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
•BRINGCLEANERTOUPRIGHTPOSITIONWHENUSINGTHEHOSEAND
ATTACHMENTS.
•DONOTLEAVECLEANERUNATTENDEDWHENPLUGGEDIN.
• REGULARLYCHECKTHEFILTERSTOCLEANORREPLACE.
•WARNING: DONOTUSESHARPOBJECTSTOCLEANOUTTHEHOSESINCE
THEYCOULDCAUSEDAMAGE.
•OCCASIONALLYREMOVEBRUSHANDCLEANDEBRISFROMENDCAPSTO
KEEPBRUSHROTATINGSMOOTHLY.
. WARNING:THECORDS,WIRES,ANDIORCABLESSUPPLIEDWITHTHIS
PRODUCTCONTAINSCHEMICALS,INCLUDINGLEADORLEADCOMPOUNDS,
KNOWNTOTHESTATEOFCALIFORNIATOCAUSECANCERANDBIRTH
DEFECTSOROTHERREPRODUCTIVEHARM.WASHHANDSAFTERUSING.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHEAPPLIANCE.
WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIRE,
ELECTRICSHOCKOR INJURY:
,Do not leaveappliance 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. Closeattention is necessary when used by
or near children.
• Use only asdescribed in this manual. Useonly manufacturer's recommend-
ed 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 servicecenter for inspection. Call 1-800-321-1134 for the near-
est service center.
,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.
Keepcord away from heatedsurfaces,
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliancewith wet hands.
• Donot put any objects into openings. Donot usewith any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anythin9 that may reduce air flow.

Keephair, 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 dirt container and 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 areaswhere they may be present.
Keepthe vacuum cleaner on the floor, Only the hand-held vacuum cleaners
may be set on furniture,
Cleanermust be inthe upright position to lift the rotating brush off the car-
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 beforeconnectingTurboTool(TurboToolis optional on some models).
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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 Devil% We trust your new pur-
chase will bring you many years of satisfaction.
Our company designed and developed this product with you in mind.
We are very proud of our products and hope that you are equally sat-
isfied with their quality and performance.
Thank you for your support of Dirt Devil _ products.
Visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions ........................................ ,..Page 2, 3
Feature Descriptions ........................................ Page 5
How to Assemble ............................................. Page 6
Body to Nozzle Assembly. .......................... Page 6
Tool Caddy Assembly ................................. Page 6
Handle to Body Assembly. .......................... Page 6
How To Operate ............................................... Page 7, 8
Floor/Carpet Cleaning ................................ Page 7
Above Floor Cleaning ................................. Page 8
Dirt Container & Filtration: Removal
and Replacement ...................................... Page 9
Belt or Brush: Removal & Replacement .......... Page 10
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................... Page 11
LIMITED WARRANTY
Totheconsumer,RoyalApplianceMfg. Co.warrantsthis vacuumcleanerto befreeof defectsin materi-
al or workmanshipcommencingupon thedateof theoriginalpurchase. Referto your vacuumcleaner
cartonfor thelengthofwarrantyandsaveyour originalsalesreceiptto validatestartof warrantyperiod.
Ifthevacuumcleanershould becomedefectivewithinthewarrantyperiod, wewill repairorrepiaoeany
defective parts free of charge. The complete machine must be delivered _ to any ROYAL"
AuthorizedSales& WarrantyServiceStation. Pleaseincludecompletedescriptiono"f the problem, day
of purchase,copy of original salesreceiptandyour name,addressandtelephonenumber. If you are
not nearaWarranty Station,call thefactory for assistanceat USA& Canada:
1-800-321-1134. Use only genuineRoyal_ replacementparts,
Thewarranty does not includeunusual wear,damageresulting from accidentor unreasonableuseof
the vacuumcleaner. This warrantydoesnot coverbrushes, flat belts,filters andbulbs. Thiswarranty
does not cover unauthorizedrepatrs. This warrantygives you specific legalrights and you may also
haveother rights (Otherrights mayvaryfrom stateto statein the USA).

FRONT VIEW BACKVIEW
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FRONT VIEW
1. Handle
2. Dirt Container Release Latch
3. Dirt Cup Lid
4. See Through Dirt Container
5. Dirt Cup Filter
6. Bumper
7. Clear Dirt Window
8. Lower Hose
BACK VIEW
9. CordGuide
10, Hose
11. 2-in-1 Tool-DustBrush /
Upholstery Tool
lZ. CreviceTool
13. CarryingHandle/UpperCordWrap
14. Long Power Cord
15. CordWrap with Quick Cord Release
16, Handle Release Pedal
17. On/OffPedal
18. ExtensionWand
19. HoseClip

TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS OR FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER
Assemble the body to the
baseso that the lower hose
is onthe right side.
To secure, insert one (1)
screw into the backof the
cleaner, above the onloff
switch,
Pushbackdirt window flap.
Aligntabs oncleardirt pas-
sagewindow with the slots
onthelowerhosecuff, Push
and turn to lock into place
(inset).
AlignToolCaddyholeswith Insert two (2) screws into
holeson handle, the holes and tighten until
secure,
Place upper handle onto Push upper handle down
upright, ontoupright. Insert one (1) screw (sup-
plied) into the back of the
cleanerto securehandle.

HOSE ASSEMBLY
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Insert the short end of the
hose onto the tool caddy
holderon therightside,
Tip bottom of dirt cup into
cleanerand push forward.
Dirt cup lid will snap into
handle.
HANDLERELEASE
PEDAL
To releasethe handle,push
the handle release pedal
locatedonthelowerleftside
o[thecleaner.
Insert hose handleinto the
leftsideofthecleane_Press
downfirmly.Presshoseinto
topandsidesoftool caddy,
TOOL STORAGE
Attachtools:(a) Slidethe 2-in-
1 toolonto post on the back
panel, (b) Slide the crevice
tool into roundslot on right
sideoftoolcaddy,(c)Slidethe
extensionwand intoround
slotonleftsideoftoolcaddy.
CORD RELEASE
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Usethecordguidestostore
thecordoutof thewaywhile
vacuuming.
Assembledirt cup lid to the
dirt cup.
ON/OFF PEDAL
Plug cord into electrical
outlet. Turn cleaner on by
depressingfoot pedatlocat-
ed on the backteft side of
thecleaner.
FLOOR/CARPET
CLEANING
Movethehandleandadjustit
to thedesiredpositionfor (a)
storingtheupright,(b)operat-
ing thecleaner,and (c) de-
pressthehandlereleasepedal
againtocleahunderfurniture.

CAUTION:Brushagitatorcontinuestorotate while hoseisremoved orin useandat all timeswhile
cleaneris on, Keephair,looseclothing, fingers,andallparts of bodyaway frombrusharea while clean-
er is on.
Cleanerraustbe intheuprightpositionto lilttherotationbrushoffthecarpetwhencleaningabovethe floor.
ABOVEFLOORCLEANING
Cleanermust be in itsupright
position.Removelowerhose
fromthesideort_ cleanerby
twistingto theright and then
pulloff.
Choose any of the handy
accessoriesor usethe .hose
alone. Simply push the
attachmentfirmly onto the
endofthewandorhosehan-
dle.Toremovetool,twistand
pullapartgently.
Removethe hose from the
tool caddy.
EXTENSIONWAND
Ifadditionallengthisneeded,
usetheextensionwand,
Slidethe tool hose into the
lower dirt hose with the
notch facing up. Push
togetherandtwisttosecure.
CARRYHANDLE
Use thecarry handleon the
ba_;kof the cleanerto move
the cleaner from room to
room.

WARNING:TO REDUCETHERISKOFINJURYFROMMOVINGPARTS-UNPLUGBEFORESERVICING.
Forfilter replacement (Part # 2-J00280-000) pleasecall 1-800-321-1134or visitwww.dirtdevil.comto
locatea dealernearestyou,
NOTE:Unplug cleanerbefore changing filter.
NOTE:For.best performance, replacefilter yearly,
EMPTYAND CLEANDIRT CONTAINER
Depress latch to remove
dirt containerfrom cleaner, Remove lid by grasping Hold the dirt containerand
both handlesandturning lid graspthetop of filter.
counterclockwise.
P
Twist and pull the filter up
andout. Cleanfilterandempbjdirtcon- Returnfilter to dirt container.
tainer completely, See Pushniterintoplacetoprevent
"RegularMaintenance"note dirt leakage,Returndirt con-
below for insUuctions on tainertodeener.
deaniegthef_lter.
*REGULARMAINTENANCE:Faehtime the dirt containeris emptied,the filter should becleaned, Tapthefil-
ter firmly against theinside ofa trash can until thedi_ stops fallingfrom thefilter. (Filter will bediscolored
afteruse, _biswill not affectthe filter.'sperformance.)Donot brush the filter. Thecleaninginstructions may
vary dependingon thedirt conditions, Insome cases,moreor lesscleaningof thefilter may berequired,

TOOLREQUIRED:PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER
WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISK OFINJURYFROMMOVINGPARTS- UNPLUGCLEANERBEFORE
CHANGINGBELTORBRUSHROLL,
TO REMOVEBELT IBELT STYLE 5 1
Laycleanerfiatandflipclean-
ertoexposenozzlebase.Base
shouldlayfiatandfaceup.To
remove nozzle guard, use
Phillipsscrewdrivertoremove
thefour (4) screws.Arrows
showlocationof screws,
Lift and remove brushroll,
Disposeofold belt,
Lift nozzle guard off. Slide belt off motor shaft.
TO REPLACEBELTORBRUSHROLL
Place new belt in area of
brushroltwithout bristles. Slidebelt onto motorshaft.
With new belt in place, pull
andslidebrushrollintonozzle
makingsure[hatthebrushroll
end capsare in the correct
orientation(7ainset).Rotate
brushrolI manuallyto make
surebeltisproperlyaligned.
Rea_achnozzleguard.
10
TAB TAB TAB
Secureby aligningthethree
(3) tabs in the base slots.
Besure to replaceall four
(4)screws.

WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING
PRNRI FM
Cleaner won't
run
Cleaner won't
pick-up or low
suction 12:
i4.
5.
6.
1.
Dust escaping 2.
from cleaner 3.
4.
1.
Cleaner tools
won't pick-up 2[
p,qRRIRI _ R#ARNIkl
1. Power cord not firmly
plugged into outlet.
2. Blown fuse or tripped breaker.
3. Needs service.
4. Thermal Protector activated,
1. Dirt container not installed
correctly.
Dirt container full
Brushroll worn.
Broken or worn belt.
Clogged filter.
Nozzle/dirt passage hose
clogged.
Dirt container full.
Dirt container not installed
correctly.
Hose not installed correctly.
Filter not installed
completely.
Hose clogged.
Dirt container full.
Filter clogged.
Pn_RUR__ _no nmnkn
1. Plug unit in firmly,
2. Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace
fuse/reset breaker,
3. Take to service center or call
1-800-321-1134.
4, Allow cleaner to cool- Pg, 3.
1, Review dirt container removal and
replacement - Pg. 9,
2. Empty dirt container - Pg, 9.
3. Replace brushroll - Pg. 10,
4. Replace belt - Pg. 10.
5. Remove filler and clean - Pg. 9.
6. Remove lower hose; remove obstru-
ction - Pg. 7.
1. Empty dirt container- Pg. 9.
2. Review dirt container removal and
replacement - Pg. 9,
3. Review hose installation - Pg. 7.
4. Review filter Removal and
Replacement - P,q.9.
1. Remove hose and tools; remove
obstruction - Pg. 7.
2, Empty dirt container - Pg. 9.
3. Clean filter - Pg. 9.
ANY OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN
AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
CUSTOMER SERVICE (1-800-321-1134)
In the event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for an authorized Royal_
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
RoyaleDealer 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.)