Royal CAN VAC User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Operating and Servicing Instructions
CAN VAC"
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING YOUR CAN VAC.
1-200397-001
Rev. 1/93

CONSUMER INFORMATION
This information has been compiled by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturer's Associa-
tion working with government and private sources, concerned with product safety.
These basic guidelinesare for your protectionand convenience.
THIS CLEANER IS INTENDEDFOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When you use an appliance, basic precautionsshould always be followed, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU USE THE APPLIANCE.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
Look on your vacuum cleaner and follow all
labeland markinginstructions.
Electricshockcould occur if usedoutdoorsor
on wet surfaces.
Do not let children play with the vacuum
cleaner. Watch closelywhen the vacuum clean-
er is used by or near children.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids or fumes,
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.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner without dust-
bag or filters in place.
Do not usethe power cord to pull or carry the
vacuum cleaner. Do not usethe powercord as a
handle. Do notshutany door onthe cordor pull
the cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep
the cord away from heatedsurfaces. Do not run
the vacuum cleaner over the cord.
Do not use vacuum cleaner with a damaged
cord or plug. Do not use vacuum cleaner if
working improperly, dropped, damaged, left
outdoors or dropped in water. First, send to
servicecenter for check and repair.
Store the vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the
vacuum cleaner away after use to prevent trip-
ping accidents.
Do not pull on the cord to unplugthe vacuum
cleaner. Grasp the plug instead.
Be most careful when vacuum cleaning on
stairs.
Only use attachments and hoses recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Use the vacuum
cleaner only as stated in this manual.
Turn all controls to "OFF" before unplugging
the vacuum cleaner.
Do not use an extension cord with this
cleaner.
Do not touch the plug or the vacuum cleaner
with wet hands.
Do not putany object intothevacuum cleaner
vent or other openings. Do not turn the vacuum
cleaner on if somethingisblockinganopening.
Keepventsfree of thingsthat slow air flow, such
as dust, lint and hair.
Do not pick up anythingthat is hot, smoking
or burning. Do notpick upcigarettes, hot ashes
or matches.
Unplug the vacuum cleaner if you leave the
room.Unplugitwhen it isnot inuse and before
you service it.
Always turn off the vacuum cleaner before
connecting or removing either the hose or the
motorizednozzle.
Do not use hoseif it isdamaged,cut or punc-
tured. Do not pick up sharp objects with the
vacuumnozzleor hose.The hosecontainselec-
trical wires.
Keepend of hose, wands and other openings
away from your face and body. Keep your
hands,feet, hairand clothingawayfrom moving
parts.
Approved bythe Vacuum CleanersManufacturersAssociationExecutiveCommittee, April
29, 1987.
2

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This cleaner contains a thermal protector which will automaticallyshut off
the current flow at abnormally high motortemperatures. If the thermal protector is
activated
- unplugthe cleaner and inspect the exhaust, inlet, hose, paper bag
and secondary filter for any blockage.
Once the motor cools the current's flow will be reactivated.
/ WAR N I NG : Electricalshock could occur if used
I
I outdoors or on wet surface. I
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features ... . . . .. ... .... .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . ... . .. . .. .. .. . 4
Paper Bag Removal and lnstallation
. . . .. .. . .. .. .. .... .. .. . 5
Hose lnstallation and Removal ... ... . . . ... .. . . . . ... .. . . . . . 7
Attachment lnstallation and Removal
.... . . ... . . ... . . ..... . 8
CordWrap and Quick Release . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... .... ... . . . 9
MountTool Caddy . .... . . . .. ... . .. . ... . .. .. . . . .. ... . .. . . 10
RemoveTool Caddy
.. . .. .. . . ... . . . .. . . . . .. . .. ..... ... . . 10
Shoulder Strap lnstallation and Removal
. . . . . . . .. .. .. . ... . 11
Using as a Blower
. . .. . . . . ... . .. . ... . ... . . . ......... .. .. 13
Using with a Power Nozzle
. . ... . . .. . ..... .. .. . ..... ... . . 14
Customer Service
.. . .... .. . .. . .. . ... . ..... . .. .. ... . ... . 14

GET ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR CAN VAC
1. Gripper Handle
2. Power Nozzle Outlet
3. Shoulder Strap Connection*
4. Power Switch
5. Door Release
6. HoseConnection
7.
7 ft. Hose
8. Carpet Nozzle*
9. Bare Floor Brush*
10. Gripper Handle
11. ExtensionWands*
12. Upholstery Nozzle
13. Dusting Brush*
14. CreviceTool
15. RollingCaster Wheel
16. Cord Wrap
17. Easy Glide Wheels
18. Quick Release Cord Clip
19. Blower
20. Tool Caddy*
*attachmentsvary per model

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE
CHANGING PAPER BAG.
CLEANER MUST HAVE PAPER
BAG IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES.
A. PAPER BAG REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Check to be sure your CAN VAC has
one paper bag in place before you
beginvacuuming.
1. Remove hose if it is in place
from the face of the cleaner.
(SEE SECTION
B FOR DETAILS.)
2. Depress door release button to
open door and expose paper
bag (A).
If your CAN VAC, has no paper in-
sert in place, follow these easy bag
installation steps.
3. Place a fresh paper bag into the
bag chamber with the cardboard
collar facing you
(B).
4. Be sure the paper bag is placed
back intothe chamber so the
cardboard collar is flush with the
front edge of the CAN VAC.

5. Snap the bottom two corners of
the cardboard collar behindthe
two clips along the bottom edge
of the chamber. Your new bag is
now secure.
6. Close the door and be sure it
snaps shut tightly.
If your paper bag is full and you'd
like to replace it with a fresh bag,
follow instructions
#I and #2 in sec-
tion A and then begin at
#7. (You
can tell your bag needs replaced
when you experiencelow perform-
ance with the CAN VAC.)
.
c
7. After removingthe hose and
opening the CAN VAC door, sim-
ply grasp the cardboard collar
and pullthe
full paper bag to-
ward you (C).
8. Carry the full bag to a waste re-
ceptacleand dispose of it.
You may now follow #3-#6 in section
A to placea fresh bag in your CAN
VAC.
You may also want to purchasepa-
per bags now so you have them
when you need them. Call your local
Royal vacuum cleaner dealer for
information.

B. HOSE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
NOTE:
UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE
REMOVING OR INSTALLING HOSE
1. Hold hose adapter end so that
button is at the top
(A).
2. Line up adapter with intake hole
on face of cleaner.
3. Depress button on hose adapter
and slide adapter into intake
hole
(B).
4. Release button. Give hose a
slight tug to be sure it is in
placesecurely.
A
With a paper bag and the hose
in place, you are ready to begin
vacuuming.

C. ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
Choose any of the handy acces-
sories to meet your various clean-
ing needs. Then simply push it
firmly onto the hose or wand end
(A). To assemble wands, snap to-
gether until pin locks into place.
The hose can be used alone. It
can be used with many combina-
tions of wands and tools. Push the
wand into the hose handle until
the pin locks into place
(B).
To removethe tool, pull apart
gently. You may rotate the attach-
ment back and forth a littleto
make the removal easier. To un-
lock the wand, push pin, rotate
and then pull apart.

D. CORD WRAP AND QUICK RELEASE
Your cord can be easily wrapped
around the two cord hooks pro-
vided underneath the CAN VAC.
Turn the CAN VAC on end as
shown (A).
Wrap the cord around one cord
hook and then the other.
To release your cord without un-
winding it, push in the black
quick cord releasetab
(B). Your
power cord will now pull off in
A
one coil.

TO MOUNT TOOL CADDY
(not available on all models)
Holdthe empty tool caddy
with the flat side facing the back
of the CAN VAC.
Notethe groove on the caddy
and the clip on the CAN VAC
(4.
Slide the caddy down over the
clip. Your caddy is now secure.
Place your two most used
accessories(except the crevice
tool) in the round pockets on
top of the caddy
(B).
Slide the crevice tool into the
slots available under these two
tools. It will enter from both the
right and left sides.
TO REMOVE THE
TOOL
CADDY
Reach underneath the tool
caddy.
Pull the entire caddy up and off
of the cleaner.

G. SHOULDER STRAP INSTALLATION
AND REMOVAL
(optional)
1. Squeeze together the clip on one
end of the strap.
2. Insertthe clip into one of the
grooves (one front, one back) on
CAN VAC (A).
NOTE: Clip may break if not installed
properly.
3. Do the same steps for the
remaining clip and groove. Your
CAN VAC can now be carried on
your shoulder while you clean
above the floor
(B).

H. TO MOUNT WALL BRACKET
(optional)
Choose a convenient location
such as a broom closet in which
to store your CAN VAC.
Usingthe screws provided,
mount the bracket as shown
against a wall (a).
Hang the attachments on the
bracket as shown
(B). You can
store the wands and remaining
tool on the hoseend while hang-
ing. If your closet does not allow
for this, simply stand the remain-
ing accessories in a corner.
A

I. TO USE AS A BLOWER
NOTE:
UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE
REMOVING OR INSTALLING HOSE.

J. TO USE POWER NOZZLE (optional)
Convert your Can Vac into a dual motor system with an OPTIONAL Power
Nozzle Kit. With its separate motor and revolving brush, the Power Nozzle
actually lifts your carpet. The revolving brush gently sweeps the carpet
clean of dust and dirt particles burieddeep in the carpeting.
POWER NOZZLE GRID
CAN VAC MODEL
02003, 02003WC
*To order, refer to the enclosed quick parts mailer or call 1-800-321-1134for
an Authorized Royal Dealer near you.
*REQUIRED POWER
NOZZLE KIT
Model 213
03004
-
03013
K. CUSTOMER SERVICE
Model 314
Model 313
Inthe event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for
an authorized Royal Dealer. Costs of any transportationto 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 Royal Dealer or retailer.
Always identifyyour cleaner by the model and serial number when request-
ing information or ordering replacement parts. (The model number appears
on the bottom of the cleaner.)
If further assistance is needed, contact Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.,
. .
-
Cleveland, Ohio 1-800-321-1134.

Now that you have a CAN VAC,
meet the rest of the family.
We know you're going to be impressed with the way your new
CANVAC performs.Why notget thesame highqualitywith other
Royal and Dirt Devil vacuums?
Check your yellow pages for an authorized Royal dealer or see
your favorite retailer.

FOR SERVICE:
Check the
YELLOW PAGES
to locate the dealer nearest you.
Or call toll-free 1 [phone]
01991 Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.
all rightsreserved
ROYAL APPLIANCE MFG. CO.
650 Alpha Drive
Cleveland, Ohio
44143-2172
1-800-321-1134

T
INFORMACION PARA EL CONSUMIDOR
Las siguientes recornendaciones han sido reunidas por laAsociacion de Fabricantesde
Aspiradoras en colaboracion con fuentes gubernarnentales y privadas interesadas en la
seguridadde 10s productos.Estasrecornendacionessirvenparaayudarleyprotegerleausted.
Esta aspiradoraesta disehada solo para el uso domestico.
IMPORTANTES INSTRUCCIONES DE
SEGURIDAD GUARDE ESTAS
INSTRUCCIONESENUNLUGAR SEGURO
Al utilizarcualquierelectrodornestico,hayqueseguirunasprecaucionesbasicas,incluidas
las siguientes:
LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONESANTES DE UTlLlZAR ELELECTRODOMESTICO.
SlGA SIEMPRE LAS INSTRUCCIONESDE SEGURIDAD.
AVISO:
PARA MlNlMlZAREL
ELECTROCHOQUE,
Examine su aspiradora y siga todas las in-
strucciones que aparezcan en las etiquetas o
en la propia aspiradora.
El utilizar la aspiradorasobre las superficies
rnojadas puede causar un electrochoque.
No perrnita que 10s nifios jueguen con la
aspiradora.Vigile biencuando laaspiradorase
utiliza cerca de 10s nifios, o cuando ellos
rnisrnos la utilizan.
No utilice la aspiradora para recoger
liquidos nihurnosinflarnableso combustibles,
tales corno la gasolina. Evite utilizarla en
lugares donde esten presentes dichos
elernentos.
Mantengalaaspiradora en el suelo. Solo las
aspiradoras de rnano pueden colocarse sobre
10s rnuebles.
Noutilicelaaspiradorasin queelsacorecoge-
polvos
y 10s filtros esten colocados en sus
respectivos sitios.
No utilice el cable paratirar o llevar laaspira-
dora. No utilice el cable corno mango. Evite
pillar el cable al cerrar las puertas, ni perrnita
que el cable pase por esquinas ni bordes
afilados. Mantenga el cable apartado de las
superficies calentadas. No pase la aspiradora
por encirnadel cable.
No utilice la aspiradoracon el cableo el en-
chufedaiiado o desgastado.Noutilicelaaspira-
dora si funciona rnal, ni si ha caido, si esta
datiado, si se hadejadofuera, ni si ha caido al
agua. Llevela prirnero
a un centro de servicio
para que la revisen
y reparen.
Guardelaaspiradoradentrodelacasa. Guar-
dela en su sitiodespuesde utilizarlaparaevitar
accidentes
y traspies.
RIESGODEINCENDIO
0 DANO PERSONAL:
No tire del cable para desenchufar la aspira-
dora; tire del enchufe.
Tengarnuchocuidado al utilizarlaaspiradora
en las escaleras.
Utilice solo 10s accesorios y las rnangas re-
cornendadospor el fabricante. Utilicelaaspira-
dora solo segun se describe en est manual.
Pongatodos 10s controles en la posicion de
"apagado" antes de desenchufarlaaspiradora.
No utilice esta aspiradora con un cable
alargador.
No toque el enchufe ni laaspiradoracon las
rnanos rnojadas.
No introduzca ningun objeto en la abertura
de la aspiradora, ni en otras aberturas. Noen-
cienda laaspiradorasi algunade las aberturas
esta bloqueada. Mantengalas aberturas libres
de objetos que irnpidan el flujo del aire, tales
corno el polvo, la pelusa,
y el pelo.
No utilice laaspiradorapara recoger objetos
calientes, hurneantes ni ardientes. No recoja
cigarrillos, cenizas ni cerillas calientes.
Desenchufela aspiradorasi usted sale de la
habitacion. Desenchufela cuando no se esta
utilizando
y antes de revisarla.
Siernpre apague la aspiradora antes de
conectar o desconectar la rnanga.
Mantengaapartados de la cara y del cuerpo
la boca de la rnanga, 10s accesorios
y dernas
aberturas. Mantengalas rnanos,10s pies,el pelo
y la ropaapartadosde las partes rnoviles,sobre
todo del cepillo giratorio.
Aprobado por el Comite Ejecutivo de la Asociacion de Fabricantes de Aspiradoras el 29 de abril de 1987,
2

GUARDE ESTA INSTRUCCIONES
Esta aspiradora contiene un protectortermico que corta automaticamentela corriente al
alcanzarseunatemperaturade motoranormalmentealta
. Si se activael protectortermico.
desenchufelaaspiradora
y examine10s agujerosde ventilation, quepuedenestar bloqueados .
La corriente volvera a activarse una vez que se enfrie el motor .
AVISO: El utilizar la aspiradorasobre las
1 su~erficiesrnoiadas puede causar un electrochoque . 1
CONTENIDO
..........................................
Caractreisticas 4
Quitar
y Colocar el Saco de Papel ........................ 5
...............................
lnstalar y Quitar la Manga
7
........................... lnstalar y Quitar 10s Accesorios
8
.................................
Sujetar y Soltar el Cable
9
Colocar el Portaaccesorios .............................. 10
Quitar el Portaaccesorios ............................... 10
lnstalar y Quitar la Correa de Hombro .................... 11
.........................
Utilizar corno Unidad Sopladora 13
...............................
Utilizar con Power Nozzle 14
.................................
Servicio a1 Consurnidor 14

CONOZCA SU CAN VAC
1. Mango
2. Salida de Cabeza de Potencia
(Power Nozzle)
3. Conexion de correa*
4. Interruptor
5. Pestillo de la puerta
6. Conexion de manga
7. Manga de 2 metros
8. Accesorio para alfombras*
9. Cepillo de suelo*
10. Mango
11. Tubos alargadores*
12. Accesorio para tapices
13.Cepillo quitapolvos*
14. Accesorio paraespaciospequefios
15. Ruedecilla
16. Recogedor de cable
17. Ruedas silenciosas
18. Suelta rapida del cable
19. Soplador
20. Portaaccesorios*
*Los accesorios varian segun el modelo