Dirt Devil M088300 Vision Turbo User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Operating and Servicing
Instructions
Please readthese
instructionscarefully
before usingyour cleaner.
Let us help you put your
vacuum together or
answer any questions,call:
AWARNING:
Cleaner assembly may
include small parts.
Small parts can present
a choking hazard.
1-800-321-1134
(USA 81 Canada)
www.dirtdevil.com
For quick reference, please record your
vacuum information below.
Model
#:
Mfg. Code:
(Mfg. code located on the lower backside of cleaner)
02003 All rights reserved # 1-113167-000
3/03

THlS CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLDUSE ONLY.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS'
When you use an appliance, basic precautions should be followed,
includingthe following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
BRING CLEANER TO UPRIGHT POSITIONWHEN USING THE HOSE AND
ATTACHMENTS.
DO NOT LEAVE CLEANER UNATTENDEDWHEN PLUGGED IN.
REGULARLY CHECK THE FILTERSTO 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 ROTATING SMOOTHLY.
WARNING: THE CORDS, WIRES, AND/OR CABLES SUPPLIED WITH THlS
PRODUCTCONTAINS CHEMICALS, INCLUDINGLEAD OR LEAD COMPOUNDS,
KNOWNTO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDSAFTER USING.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USINGTHE APPLIANCE.
WARNING: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
Do not leaveappliancewhen plugged in. Unplugfrom outletwhen not inuse
and before servicing.
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Electricalshock could occur.
Do not allow to be used as atoy. Close attention is necessarywhen used by
or near children.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recom-
mendedattachments.
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 itto aservice centerfor inspection.Call l-8OO-32l-Il34 forthe 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.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling 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.
2

" Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of bodyaway 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 containerand 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.
Keep the vacuum cleaner on the floor. Only the hand-heldvacuum cleaners
may be set on furniture.
Cleaner must be in the upright position to liftthe 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 preventtripping 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.
Unplugbefore connectingTurbo Tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
wider than the other). This plugwill fit ina polarizedoutlet only one way. Ifthe plug
does not fit fully inthe outlet, reversethe plug. If
it still does not fit, contact a quali-
fied electricianto install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug inany way.

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CONGRATULATIONS
You are nowthe proudownerof a Dirt Devil".We trustyournew 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
satisfied 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, 7
Bodyto NozzleAssembly ........................... Page 6
Tool Caddy Assembly ................................. Page 6
Handleto Body Assembly ........................... Page 6
How To Operate ............................................... Page 7, 8
FloorICarpetCleaning ................................ Page 7
Above Floor Cleaning ................................ Page 8
Dirt Container & Filtration: Removal
......................................
and Replacement Page 9
Belt or Brush: Removal & Replacement .......... Page 10, 11
Lightbulb: Removal & Replacement ................. Page 11
General Maintenance ....................................... Page 11 ,I2
TroubleshootingGuide ..................................... Page 12
LIMITED WARRANTY
To the consumer, RoyalAppliance Mfg. Go. warrants this vacuum cleanerto be free of defects in materi-
al or workmanship commencing upon the date of the original purchase. Refer to your vacuum cleaner
carton for the length of warranty and save your orig~nalsales receiptto validate start of warranty period.
Ifthe 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
JX@&! to any ROYALa
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
& 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 brushes, flat belts, filters and bulbs. 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 inthe USA).

FRONT VIEW
FRONT VlEW
1. Handle
2. Turbo Tool
3. Crevice Tool (inside extension wand)
4. Extensionwind
5. Dirt Cup Lid
6. See Through Dirt Cup
7. Dirt Cup Filter
8. Headlight
9. Height Adjust Lever
10. Bumper.
11. Clear D~rtPath Window
12. Lower Hose Cuff
13. Lower Hose
14. HoseWand
15. Dirt Cup Release Latch
16. Cord Guide
BACK VlEW
1
BACK VlEW
17. Hose Caddv
18. Hose
19. Dust Brush
20. Cord Wrap with Quick Cord Release
21. CarryingHandle
22. Lono Power Cord
23. swivel Casters"
24. Handle Release Pedal
25. OnIOff Pedal
26. Back Panel
27. Hose Clip
28. UpperTool Caddy

BODY TO NOZZLE
Slide the back panel onto To secure, insert two (2)
base. screws into the front of the
back panel.
UPPER TOOL CADDY (BACK)
Slide end of long hose Align carry handle holes
onto backpaneldirttube. with holes on back
Turn counterclockwide panel. Slide handle for-
to secure. ward. Insert two (2)
screws into the holes
andtighten until secure.
HANDLE (BACK) AND TURBO TOOL
CADDY (FRONT) ASSEMBLY
Place upper handle Attach turbo tool clip
onto upright. into turbo tool caddy.
Placeturbo tool caddy onto Insert the two (2) screws
the
front of the vacuum into the
back of the handle
midsection. and tighten, making sure
the tool caddy is attached.

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Clip turbo tool onto the
front of the turbo tool
caddy.
TOOL STORAGE
Attach tools: (a) Slide the
dust brush onto post on the
upper tool caddy with bris-
tles facing out. (b) Slide the
extension wandlcrevice tool
into round slot on the front
right side of tool caddy.
CORD RELEASE
Wrap hose around back of
hose caddy (Diagram 1).
Push hose wand down into
the right side of cleaner
(Diagram la).
INSTALL DlRT CUP LID
Align slots on lid with tabs on cup
(Diagram
4). Pushthe liddown and
twist clockwise.
NOTE: There is a
guide arrow on back of lid. Align
arrow with right edge of dirt cup
handle and turn clockwise until
secure (Diagram4a).
Aligntabs oncleardirt passage
window with the slots on the
lowerhosecuff. Pushand turn
hoseclockwise until secure.
INSTALL DlRT CUP
Setaligningtab on bottom of
dirt cup into rectangular slot
on cleaner (Diagram 5), and
push to snap into place
(Diagram 5a).
Turn Quick Cord
Release for easy
cord removal. Store
cord in cord guide
(see Features
- pg.
5) to keepout of the
way while vacuum-
ing.
adjust lever to
match the surface
being cleaned.
IMPORTANT: FOR
EASIEST ADJUST-
MENT, PLACE
CLEANER IN FULL
UPRIGHT
POSITION.

CAUTION: Bmsh agitatorcontinuesto mtate while hose is nmoved or in use and at all times whilecleaner is on.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and allparts of body away from bmsh area whilecleaneris on.
Cleanermustbeinthe uprightposition to liRthe mtation brushoffthe catpetwhen cleaningabovethefloor.
ONIOFF PEDAL HANDLE RELEASE FLOORlCARPET
PEDAL CLEANING
Plug cord into electrical To release handle, push the
outlet. Turn cleaner on by handle release pedal located
depressingfoot pedal locat- on the lower left side of the
ed on the back left side of cleaner.
the cleaner.
couldcausearea rug fringe tobecome tangled
within cleaner. Use caution when vacuuming
throwrugs withfringe.
hose alone. .
Simply push the
attachmentfirm-
ly onto the end
of the wand or
. . - ... . . . . .. . .. . ..
upright position to raise tool caddy.
brushroll.
EXTENSION WAND
is needed, use the
extension wand
and crevice tool.
Pull crevice tool
out of extension
wand. Use exten-
sion wand and
crevice tool togeth-
er or separately.
CARRY HANDLE
Use the carry handle
on the back of the
cleaner to move the
cleaner from room to
room. NOTE:
Do not
push cleaner forward
while leaning on back
casters. Do not pull
cleanerback on casters.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.
Forfilter replacement (Part
# 2-JC0280-000) please call1-800-321-1134 or visit www.dirtdevil.com
to locate a dealer nearest you.
NOTE:
Unplug cleanerbefore changing,filter.
NOTE: For best performance, replace fllteryearly.
EMPTYAND CLEAN DIRT CONTAINER
Depress latch to remove Removelid by grasping dirt Hold the dirt cup and grasp
dirt cup from cleaner. cup handle and turning lid the top of filter.
counterclockwise.
Twist and pull the filter up Clean filter and empty dirt Return filter to dirt contain-
and out. container completely. See er. Push filter into place to
"Regular Maintenance" prevent dirt leakage.
note below for instructions Return dirt container to
on cleaning the filter. cleaner (see Page
7,
Install DirtCup).
*REGULAR MAINTENANCE:
Each timethe dirt cupis emptied,thefilter shouldbe cleaned. Tap thefilter firm-
ly againstthe inside of a trash can until thedirtstopsfalling from the filter. (Filter willbe discoloredafteruse,
this will not affect the filter's performance.) Do not brush the filter. The cleaning instructions may vaw
depending on the dirtconditions. In some cases, moreor less cleaningof the filter may be required.
Itisrec-
ommended that the HEPA filter Part
# 2-JC0280-000 be replaced once per year. Please use reminder
label located on filter cap to record replacement date.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE
CHANGING BELT OR BRUSHROLL.
TO REMOVE BELT
Lay cleaner flat and flip Lift nozzleguard off.
cleaner to expose nozzle
base. Base should lay flat
and face up. To remove
nozzle guard, use Phillips
screwdriver to remove the
five (5) screws. Arrows
show location of screws.
TO REPLACE BELT OR BRUSHROLL
Place new belt in area of Slide belt onto motorshaft.
[BELT STYLE 10 1
I
Lift and remove brushroll
Dispose of old belt.
tion (6a inset).
Rotate brushroll manually to make sure belt
brushroll without bristles. is properly aligned.
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Reattach nozzle guard. Replace all five (5) screws to
secure nozzle guard.
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This cleaner uses a common automotive lamp #906,13.0 volts. For bulb replacement call 1-800-321-
1134
or your local auto parts store.
TOOL REQUIRED: FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER
Lean cleaner handle back. Pull bulb out of socket to Secure the headlight lens
Removethe two (2) screws remove. Do NOT twist. by replacing the two (2)
located on either side of the Gently push bulb into sock- screws.
headlight lens. et to replace.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS
- UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.
DEBRIS REMOVALIHOSE
1. Checkto see if dirt cup isfull; empty if needed.
2. Plug cleaner in and check to see if there is any
suction at end of hose(Diagram
1). Ifthere is suction
at end of hose, move on to Diagram4. Ifthere is
no suction at the end of hose. Clear dirt pathwindow
and lower hose. Followthese steps:
1. Removehose
from upper hose inlet (Diagram2) by reversingStep
1, Page 6, under heading"UpperTool Caddy (Back)."
2. Unwraphosefrom caddy. Removeobstruction. 3.
Remove hosefrom clear dirt path window (Diagram
3) by reversing Step 2, Page
7, under heading
"Secure Side Hose". Remove obstruction.
DEBRIS REMOVAL1
NOZZLE GUARD DEBRIS REMOVALflURBO TOOL
Remove nozzle guard (see Rotate locking ring
180"
Pivot lower housing and
Diagram
1) by removing the and turnturbo tool over. remove clog.
five
(5) screws. Lookfor any
obstructions and remove.
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To reassemble, be sure
tabs are engaged and pivot
1 7', '1 the lower housing closed.
WARNING
Cleaner won't
pick-up or low
suction
Dust escaping
from cleaner
Cleaner tools
won't pick-up
Headlioht not
working
Cleaner is difficult
to push
POSSIBLE REASON
1. Power cord not firmly
plugged into outlet.
2. Blownfuse ortripped breaker.
3. Needsservice.
1. Dirt container not installed
correctly.
2. Dirt container full.
3. Brushroll worn.
4. Broken orworn belt.
5. Clogged filter.
6. Nozzle/dirt passage hose
clogged.
7. Carpetheight setting is incorrect.
1. Dirt container full.
2. Dirt container not installed
correctly.
3. Hose not installed correctly.
4. Filter not installed
completely.
1. Hose clogged.
2. Dirt container full.
3. Filter cloaaed.
1. Bulb burnt out.
2. Loose electrical wires.
1. Carpet height setting is incorrect
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. Checkfuse or breaker in home. Replace
fuselreset breaker.
3. Take to selvice center or call
1-800-321-1134.
1. Reviewdirt container removal and
replacement
- Pg. 9.
2. Empty dirt container - Pg. 9.
3. Replace brushroll - Pg. 10.
4. Replace belt - Pg. 10.
5. Removefilter and clean - Pg. 9.
6. Remove lower hose; remove obstru-
ction
- Pg. 7.
7.
Set carpet height adjust leverto appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned
- Pg. 8.
1. Empty dirt container - Pg. 9.
2. Review dirt container removal and
replacement
- Pg. 9.
3. Review hose installation - Pg. 7.
4. Reviewfilter Removaland
Re~lacement
- Po. 9.
1. Remove hose and tools; remove
obstruction
- Pg. 7.
2. Empty dirt container - Pg. 9.
3. Clean filter - Pg. 9.
1. Replace bulb - Pg. 11.
2. Call 1-800-321-1134 for nearestauthorized
Royal" Dealer.
1. Set carpet height adjust leverto appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned
- Pg. 8.
ANY OTHER SERVICINGSHOULDBE DONEBY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICEREPRESENTATIVE
CUSTOMER SERVICE (1 -800-321-1134)
Intheevent that furtherassistance is required, see yourYellow Pages for an authorized RoyaPDealer. Costs of any transporta-
tion to andfrom any place of repairareto
be paidbythe owner. The service parts usedinthis unitare easily replaced and read-
ily availablefrom an authorizedRoyaP Dealer or retailer. Always identifyyourcleanerby the modelnumber and manufacturing
codewhen requestinginformationor ordering replacement parts. (The modelnumber appearson the bottomof the cleaner.)