Dyson Ball Animal User manual

User manual
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00.00.00 VERSION NO.01
In the box
Getting started
Assembling your machine
Caring for your floors
Using your Motorbar™ cleaner head
Using your tools
Emptying your bin
Storing your machine
Clearing blockages
Clearing obstructions from your
Motorbar™ cleaner head
Washing your filters
Looking after your machine

In the box
Some tools and accessories may not be included.
You can buy additional tools and accessories at www.dyson.com.
Combination tool
Two tools in one -
brush and nozzle,
for versatile cleaning
around your home.
Stair tool
For vacuuming narrow
or difficult-to-reach
carpeted areas, such
as stairs and corners.
Wand
Vacuum cleaner
Motorbar™ cleaner head
Fabric and
mattress tool
Removes dust,
dirt and allergens
from mattresses
and upholstery.
Soft dusting brush
Enclosed in a skirt
of soft nylon bristles
for gentle, vacuum-
assisted dusting of
delicate objects and
surfaces.
Tangle-free
turbine tool
Only Dyson uses
counter-rotating heads
to remove hair from
carpets and upholstery
with no tangles.

Getting started
High reach wand
with quick release
The hose and wand
release in one action
for easy tool changes.
Motorbar™ cleaner head
De-tangling vanes automatically
clear wrapped hair from the
brush bar as you clean.
Ball technology
Easy to manoeuvre.
Steers around furniture
with a gentle turn of
the wrist.
Brush bar control
Turn off the brush bar
for delicate floors or
deep pile rugs.
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Power button
Press the power button
to start cleaning.
Lean to clean
Lean handle back to start
a clean. Leave upright to
direct suction to the wand.
Variable suction control
Adjust the slider for the right
suction for the right task: deep-
and medium-pile carpets, low-pile
carpets and large debris, and hard
floors and ground-in dirt.

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Fit the cleaner head
Fit the wand
Wrap the cable around the top and bottom cable hooks and secure
with the cable clip.
Fit the tool holder
Slide the tool holder into position on the side of your machine.
Fit your combination tool onto the holder.
Push the wand into the end of the hose until it clicks into position.
Slide the handle onto the top of your machine.
Slide the wand down into the hose.
Close the wand end cap.
Assembling your machine
Fit the Tangle-free turbine tool holder (optional)
If your machine is supplied with a Tangle-free turbine tool holder,
clip this to the front of the handle, just above the power button.
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Lie your machine on its back.
Slide your Motorbar™ cleaner head into position on the front of the ball.
Push upwards until the red button on the underside of your machine clicks
securely in place.
Stand your machine upright.

Caring for your floors
Using your Motorbar™ cleaner head
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Check that the underside of the cleaner head or tool is clean and free from
any objects that may cause damage.
Before vacuuming your flooring, rugs, and carpets, check the manufacturer’s
recommended cleaning instructions.
The brush bar on your machine can damage certain flooring. Some rug
materials may fuzz if a rotating brush bar is used when vacuuming. If this
happens, we recommend vacuuming without the motorised floor tool and
consulting with your flooring manufacturer.
Slide the suction control to suit your floor type. Select the right cleaning
mode for the right task.
Position the slider to the left for use on deep- to medium-pile carpets,
delicate flooring and rugs.
Position the slider in the center for low-pile carpets and large debris.
Position the slider to the right for hard floors and ground in dirt.
Your cleaner head has a motor-driven brush bar with suction control.
Check the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning instructions for your
flooring type.
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Using your tools
Open the cap on the handle and slide the wand upwards until both the wand
and hose release from the machine.
Push the tool into the end of the wand.
Attach to the wand
Attach to the hose
Remove from the hose
Open the cap on the handle and slide the wand upwards until both the wand
and hose release from the machine.
Press the button on the end of the hose to release the wand.
Fit the tool into the end of the hose.
Remove the tool from the end of the hose.
Push the wand into the end of the hose until it clicks into position.
Slide the handle onto the top of your machine.
Slide the wand down into the hose.
Close the wand end cap.
Remove the tool from the wand
Remove the tool from the end of the wand.
Slide the handle onto the top of your machine.
Slide the wand down into the hose.
Close the wand cap.

Emptying your bin
Empty as soon as the dirt reaches the MAX level – don’t overfill. Using your
machine when the dirt is above the MAX line may affect the performance
and require more frequent filter washing.
Release the dirt
Hold your bin, with the bin base pointing down, over your rubbish container.
Firmly push the button on the bin handle, until the bin base opens.
Remove your bin
Minimise dust contact
Cover your bin tightly in a dust proof bag while you empty. Remove your bin
carefully, seal the bag tightly and dispose.
Refit your bin
Push the bin base up until it closes, clicking into place.
Position the bottom of your bin in position and then push the top into your
machine until it clicks securely into place.
Carry your machine using the bin handle.
Storing your machine
Turn off and unplug your machine.
Press the button on the bin handle to detach the bin from your machine.
Push your handle into the upright position.
Push your handle firmly forward and listen for two clicks to lock in
upright position.
The stabiliser wheels will drop into position when the handle is locked
in the upright position.
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Clearing blockages
Check the wand
Open the cap on the handle and slide the wand upwards until both the wand
and hose release from the machine.
Press the button on the end of the hose and remove the wand.
Press the button on the bin handle and remove the bin. Press the tab on the
base of the hose to remove it from your machine.
Check for blockages in the hose, be careful of any sharp objects.
Check the hose
Open the cap on the handle and slide the wand upwards until both the wand
and hose release from the machine.
Press the button on the end of the hose to release the wand.
Look through the wand to check for blockages.
Remove cleaner head
Check airways for blockages
Recline your machine and remove the outer cover of the ball.
Remove the cross-head screw and unhook the plastic access cover.
Check the airway for any blockages.
Replace the plastic cover by hooking it back into the slot and pushing
it towards the filter. Fasten the cross-head screw and replace the outer
cover on the ball.
Reassemble your machine
Follow the assembly instructions to reassemble your machine.
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If any part of your machine becomes blocked, it may automatically cut out
and the power will stop.
Unplug and leave your machine to cool before checking for blockages.
Lie your machine on its front.
Push down the red button on the bottom of the ball and then slide your
cleaner head down and off your machine.

Clearing obstructions from your
Motorbar™ cleaner head
Your Motorbar™ cleaner head doesn't have a washable brush bar.
To maintain optimum performance, check your brush bar regularly
and clear any obstructions.
Unplug and leave your machine to cool before checking for blockages.
Replace your brush bar
Fit the cleaner head
Push the brush bar firmly back into the cleaner head.
Make sure the brush bar is pushed fully into the cleaner head. Rotate the end
cap until it clicks back into the locked position.
Slide your Motorbar™ cleaner head into position on the front of the ball.
Push upwards until the red button on the underside of your machine clicks
securely in place.
Remove your brush bar
Remove cleaner head
Lie your machine on its back.
Push down the red button on the bottom of the ball and then slide your
cleaner head down and off your machine.
Press the button on the back of the Motorbar™ cleaner head and push upwards
90° to release the end cap.
Pull the brush bar out of the cleaner head.
Remove debris from around the brush bar.
Be careful of any sharp objects when clearing blockages.

Washing your filters
Washing filter A
For more information and support videos for your machine go online:
www.dyson.com/support
Wash your filters at least once a month to maintain optimum suction power.
Remove your filter
Refit your filter
Dry your filter
Wash your filter
Drop your filter back into your machine. Close the handle and make sure it
clips into place.
Place the base of your bin onto your machine and then push the top into
position until it clicks.
Squeeze the excess water out of your filter.
Leave your filter to dry for at least 24 hours in a well-ventilated, warm place.
Don’t dry your filter in a tumble dryer, microwave or near a naked flame.
Important: your filter must be completely dry before you put it back into the
machine. Your machine could be damaged if used with a damp filter.
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Press the button on the bin handle to detach the bin from your machine.
Push up the catch on the front of the bin handle and lift out the filter.
Only wash the filter with cold water. Hold the open end of the filter under a
running tap, until the water runs clear.
Turn the filter upside down and tap it to remove excess water.
Run water over the outside of the filter until the water runs clear.
Squeeze and twist with both hands to make sure the excess water is removed.