Dirt Devil Stick Vac User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Operatingand Servicing
Instructions
WARNING:
Cleaner assembly may
includesmall parts.
Small partscan present
a choking
hazard.
Please readthese
instructionscareful-
ly before usingyour
Stick Vac.
Let us helpyou
putyour vacuum
together or answer
any questions, call
1-800-321-1134
(USA& Canada)
www.dirtdevil.com
For quick reference, pleaswecord your . .
vacuum information below.
Model
#:
Mfg. Code:
(Mfg. code located-@Ithe lower backsideof cleaner)
02001 All rights reserved # 1-113096-000
1I02

THlS VACUUM IS INTZNDED FOR HOUSEHOLDUSE ONLY.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electricalappliance, basic precautionsshould
always be followed, includingthe following:
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
ALWAYS FOLLOWTHESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT LEAVE CLEANER UNATTENDED.
WARNING
- FULLYASSEMBLE CLEANER BEFOREOPERATING.
WARNING
- THE CORDS, WIRES AND/OR CABLES SUP-
PLIEDWITH THlS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS,
INCLUDINGLEAD OR LEAD COMPOUNDS, KNOWNTO
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIATO CAUSE CANCER AND
BIRTH DEFECTSOR OTHER REPRODUCTIVEHARM.
WASH HANDSAFTER USING.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
Do not modifythe polarizedplugto fit a non-polarizedoutlet or
extension cord.
Do not leavevacuum cleanerwhen it is pluggedin.
Donotperformmaintenancewhenvacuumcleanerispluggedin.
Do not usewith damagedcordor plug.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.
Do not pullor carry
by cord, use cordas handle, clqse door on
cord, pullcordaround sharp corners, runvacuum cleaner over
cord, or expose cord to heatedsurfaces.
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 allow childrento operate vacuum cleaner as a toy.
Do not handlevacuum cleaner or plugwith wet hands.
Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while itis running.
Do not put any object into ventilation openings, use with
blockedopening, or restrictair flow.

Do not put any object into ventilation openings, use with
blocked opening, or restrictair flow.
Do not usewithout Vacuum Bag and 1 or filters in place.
-
Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body parts to
openingsor rotatingfloor brush.
Donotpickuphotcoals, cigarettebutts,matchesorany hotor burn-
ingobjects.
Do not pick up hardor'sharp objectssuch as glass, nails, screws,
coins,'etc.
SAVE THESE INSTRU~TIONS
WARNING: To reducethe riskof electric shock, this appliance has
a polarizedplug (one blade iswider than the other). This plugwill fit
ina polarizedoutlet only one way. If the plug does notfit fully inthe
outlet, reversethe plug.
If it stilldoes notfit, contact a qualified elec-
tricianto installthe properoutlet. Do notchangethe pluginany way.
NOTE: RETURN WARRANTY CARD TO REGISTER YOUR CLEANER.

CONGRATULATIONS
You
are now the proud owner of the Dirt DevilaSt@&Yac.
Theuniquebaglessdesignprovideshassle-freeemptying, yet
delivers superior cleaning power. We trust your
~v $w-
chase will bring you many years of satisfaction.
We are very proud of our products and hope that you are
equally satisfiedwith their qualityand performance,
Thank you foryour support of
Dirt Devilaproducts.
Visit our website atwww.dirtdevif.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instruction& ......................................... Page 2-3
.........................................
Feature Descriptions ... Page 4
. .
.. CordWrap .......... ; ............................................. Page 5
'How to Operate ................................................. Page 6
To use as a stickvac .............................. Page 6
................ ............ To use as a handvac : Page 6
..............................................
Tool usage Page 7
.............................
ReturningHandVac ..Page:;7
Dirt Removaland Cleaningthe.Filter .............. Page 8
-TroubleshootingGuide ................................ ; ... Page 8.
Ill
LIMITED WARRANTY
Tothe consumer, RoyalAppliano Mfg. Co. warrantsthis vacuum cleanerto be free of defects in mater-
~alor woriananshipcommencinguponthe date of the original purchase. Refertoyour vacuum cleaner
cartonforthe lengthof warrantyand saveyour originalsales receiptto validatestart of warrantyperiod.
Ifthevacuum cleanershouldbecomedefectivewithinthewarrantyperiod, we will repairor replaceany
defecee arts free of charge. The complete machine must be delivered to any ROYALa
~uthonn~sales&Warranty Serv~ceStation. Please includecomplete descri Wnofthe problem, day
of purchase, copy of originalsales receiptandyour name, address and te~eplonenumber.
If you are
not.near aWarranty Station, callthe factoyfor assistance at
USA & Canada:
1-800-321-1134. Use only genuine Royal replacement parts.
The warranty does not includeunusualwear, dama e resultin from accident or unreasonableuse of
thevacuum cleaner. This warrantv does notcover!rushes.
fgat belts. filters and bulbs. This warran-
tydoes notcover unauthorizedrepairs. Thiswarrantygives. ouspecifk legalrightsandyou may also
have other rights (Other ghtsmay
vary from state to state %the USA)):

Fia. 3
9
Fig.1 , Fia. 2
1. UpperHandleGrip
7. CreviceTool
2. HandVac ReleaseLever Fia. 3
3. OnIOff Switch
8. Upper CordWrap
4. Dirt Cup ReleaseLatch
9. Lower CordWrap
5. Dirt Cup 10. Cord
6. Floor Nozzle

ASSEMBLE HANDLE STORAGUCORD WRAP
Placeupper handleinto To Store: holdunitinan
body of deaner
and press uprightposition.
downfirmly. Handlewill Wraplunwrapcordaround
snap intoplace. hooks.
TO :USE AS A
STICK VAC
Turn unitonby using
the onloff switch located
onthe body of the unit;
TO USE AS A
HAND VAC
>
Pushupon handvac Rcck upperporllonof Turn uniton by using -
releaselever. thehandvao away
from
the ontoff switchlocated
the
unit. IA h handvac onthe
body of the unit.
,
upandoff of the paSe.
- 8

ere IS a nestedcrevice To use, remove the
tool locatedon the back crevice tool and firmly usedintight placesand
of the handvac. push the widest end of corners.
the tool intothe nouleof
the handvac.
RETURN THE
HAND VAC
Returnthe handvac to Rockthe handvac back
the bodyof the stick vac until it locks into place.
by placingthe nozzle on
the base.

WARNING: TO REDUCETHE RISKbFINJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG
BEFORESERVICING.
While depressingthe dirt Removethefilterbypulling Shake the dirt cup and
cup latch, pull the dirt on the
tab located on the filter over a trash can.
cup away from the upper outer rim of the filter. Pull Do NOT wash filter with
body of the handvac. thefilter out ofthe
dirt cup. water.
Returnfilter to dirtcup. When returning the dirt
cup, lineupthe bottomof
the dirt cup with the hand
vac and rock the dirt cup
up until the entire cup
latchesontothehandvac.
1. "npluggedat walloutlet.
2. Trippedcircuitbreaker in
home/Blownfuse.
3. Improperhouseholdcurrent.
1. Pluginfirmly; turn powerswitch "ON".
2. Reset circuitbreakeror replacefuse.
3. Havequalified electricianverify house- I
holdcurrent.
1. See filter removal above.
2. See dirt cup removalabove.
1
3. Removeobstructions.
1. See filter removalabove.